($919+) Fontana, CA to Plano, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fontana, CA to Plano, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Fontana, California, to Plano, Texas, costs between $1,271 and $9,418. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,408-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $349 - $2,324, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Fontana and Plano. For a rough baseline, movers based in Fontana tend to start around $259 plus $110/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Fontana to Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,271 - $5,007
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,131 - $6,629
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,111 - $9,418

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Fontana to Plano.

Specialty moving services from Fontana, CA to Plano, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Fontana movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Plano, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Fontana to Plano?

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Fontana, CA to Plano, TX

Moving containers from Fontana, California, to Plano, Texas, cost between $1,456 and $4,962. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Fontana runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Fontana to Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,456 - $2,564
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,788 - $3,836
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,528 - $4,962

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Fontana, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $813, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $87 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $174 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Fontana, CA, and Plano, TX, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Fontana to Plano?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Fontana, CA to Plano, TX

Plan on $901 - $2,430 for a rental moving truck on the 1,408-mile route from Fontana, California, to Plano, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $521 - $595
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Fontana daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.39

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Fontana to Plano based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $901 - $1,656
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,004 - $1,949
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,288 - $2,430

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $521 - $595 for the 1,408-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Fontana, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $813.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,408-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $174 per night, adding $349 - $523 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $58 and $349.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Fontana to Plano?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Fontana, CA to Plano, TX

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Fontana, California, to Plano, Texas. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,373 and $2,952.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Fontana to Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,273 - $2,260
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,373 - $2,952
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,885 - $3,737

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $87 and $174.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Fontana, California, for roughly five hours typically average $813.

What are the best freight companies from Fontana to Plano?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Fontana, CA vs Plano, TX

Day-to-day costs in Plano are close to what you're used to in Fontana: cost of living index of 112 versus 119, with average rent of $2,100/mo compared to $3,000/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 37/100 and 68.35/100 in Fontana versus 41/100 and 76.98/100 in Plano.