($1,429+) Philadelphia, PA to Ontario, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Philadelphia, PA to Ontario, CA

Full-service movers for the 2,675-mile relocation from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Ontario, California, cost between $2,481 and $11,004. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $330 - $2,200, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Philadelphia typically charge a base rate around $282 plus $130 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,481 - $5,661
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,693 - $7,399
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,152 - $11,004

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 Philadelphia to Ontario.

Specialty moving services from Philadelphia, PA to Ontario, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 55% of Philadelphia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Ontario, 54% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Philadelphia to Ontario?

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Philadelphia, PA to Ontario, CA

Moving containers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Ontario, California, cost between $1,826 and $6,934. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Ontario. If you go over that window, storage in Philadelphia adds around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Philadelphia to Ontario:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,826 - $3,583
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,319 - $5,089
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,431 - $6,934

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 Philadelphia, PA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $770, 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 $83 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $165 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Philadelphia, PA, and Ontario, CA, 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 Philadelphia to Ontario?

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 Philadelphia, PA to Ontario, CA

Plan on $1,429 - $4,006 for a rental moving truck on the 2,675-mile route from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Ontario, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $936 - $1,070
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Philadelphia daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Philadelphia to Ontario based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,429 - $2,743
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,565 - $3,367
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,038 - $4,006

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $165 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $72 and $358 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $936 - $1,070 in fuel for the 2,675-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $770 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Philadelphia to Ontario?

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 Philadelphia, PA to Ontario, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Ontario, California. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $990 and $4,193.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,610 - $3,290
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,029 - $4,193
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,692 - $5,327

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $83 - $165 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for about five hours typically runs $770.

What are the best freight companies from Philadelphia to Ontario?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.

Cost of living: Philadelphia, PA vs Ontario, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Ontario, side by side with Philadelphia on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Philadelphia, PA, to Ontario, CA, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,481 - $11,004 on the 2,675-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,826 - $6,934 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,429 - $4,006 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,693 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Prime Healthcare and Niagara Bottling.