($1,127+) Nashville, TN to Fontana, CA Movers
Moving from Nashville, TN, to Fontana, CA, runs anywhere from $1,151 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $12,195 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 1,958 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 5 to 16 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,660, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $12,195 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,681 - $5,966, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $1,151 - $3,433.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Nashville, TN, to Fontana, CA. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,801 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Nashville, TN to Fontana, CA
There are 3 main ways to move from Nashville to Fontana: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $3,801 - $7,664. Moving containers run about 30% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 60% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 5 to 16 days for this 1,958-mile route, depending on which option you go with.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,958-mile route from Nashville to Fontana, broken down by home size:
- Full-service movers: $2,660 for a studio up to $12,195 for a 4+ bedroom home.
- Moving containers: $1,681 - $5,966 depending on home size.
- Rental trucks: $1,151 - $3,433, the lowest-cost option across the board.
- Freight trailers: $1,528 - $4,725, billed by the space you actually use.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to Fontana, CA
Full-service movers for the 1,958-mile relocation from Nashville, Tennessee, to Fontana, California, cost between $2,660 and $12,195. 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 $332 - $2,212, 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 Nashville typically charge a base rate around $275 plus $120 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Nashville to Fontana:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,660 - $5,588
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,801 - $7,664
- 4+ bedrooms: $6,749 - $12,195
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 Nashville to Fontana.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Tennessee to California. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: The summer months (May - September) are the busiest time of year for movers during peak moving season, which drives up prices and limits scheduling options. If you can move in the fall or winter, you'll likely find better rates and more flexibility.
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Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to Fontana, CA
Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Nashville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fontana, 85% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing100% of local movers | $553 - $5,530 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready81% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: 6th Man Movers | $221 - $1,327/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $332 - $2,654 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage14% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs49% of local movers | $1,106 - $3,318 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,765 - $11,060 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $828 - $1,574 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items32% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Move On | $1,106 - $2,765 |
| Piano | Any piano type62% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: 6th Man Movers | $885 - $3,871 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling19% of local movers | $332 - $1,659 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect11% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Move On | $719 - $2,212 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $332 - $16,590+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $332 - $3,871+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Nashville to Fontana?
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national movers are consistently lower-priced than local companies in Nashville, TN. Van lines spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments, while local movers tend to charge 30% - 40% more for the same distance. A direct route with a local mover averages 2-day delivery, but that added speed typically carries a higher price tag.
Moving container costs from Nashville, TN to Fontana, CA
Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Fontana, California, cost between $1,681 and $5,966. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Nashville costs roughly $100/month if you need it.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Nashville to Fontana:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,681 - $3,127
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,175 - $4,425
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,977 - $5,966
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $83 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $166 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
- Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $774 in Nashville, TN, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
- Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Fontana, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Tennessee to California move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,681. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $2,175 - $4,425, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers Nashville to Fontana?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Nashville to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Nashville:
- 6th Man Movers (4.9/5), 16 years in business
- Good Guys Moving & Delivery (4.7/5), 13 years in business
- College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (4.7/5), 15 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Nashville, TN to Fontana, CA
Plan on $1,151 - $3,433 for a rental moving truck on the 1,958-mile route from Nashville, Tennessee, to Fontana, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:
- Fuel for the drive: $689 - $787
- Daily insurance: $33/day
- Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
- Nashville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Nashville to Fontana based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,151 - $2,219
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,336 - $2,722
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,555 - $3,433
Pro tip: A rental truck from Nashville to Fontana looks affordable at first glance, with base rates of $1,151 - $3,433. But once you factor in fuel ($689 - $787) , overnight lodging ($166/night), meals, and equipment rentals, most people end up spending $600 - $1,200 more than the base rate suggests. Building that into your budget upfront saves you from sticker shock at the end of the move.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $166 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 $359 to your total.
- Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
- Gas: Plan on spending $689 - $787 in fuel for the 1,958-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
- Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $774 in Nashville, Tennessee, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Nashville to Fontana?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Nashville, TN to Fontana, CA
If you're moving a larger household from Nashville, Tennessee, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Fontana, California.
Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,688 and $3,400.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Nashville to Fontana:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,528 - $2,758
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,688 - $3,400
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,382 - $4,725
Pro tip: Loading a freight trailer is a bit different from filling a container. The 4-foot ramp can be steep with large items, and getting the most out of 8 feet of vertical clearance takes planning. Since pricing is based on linear feet used, every inch of wasted space has a cost.
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 $83 and $166.
- 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 Nashville, Tennessee, for roughly five hours typically average $774.
What are the best freight companies from Nashville to Fontana?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
- OLD South Freight Service, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): OLD South Freight Service, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.
Pro tip: Freight trailers move fast, making them one of the quickest ways to get your belongings from Nashville to Fontana. If you have a hard move-in date and want your stuff there as soon as possible, freight is hard to beat. It's worth noting that freight works best when you're ready to receive your delivery, so if your move-in date is still up in the air or you'll need short-term storage, a moving container is likely the more practical choice.
Cost of living: Nashville, TN vs Fontana, CA
Good news for your budget: Fontana isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Nashville. Cost of living index runs 119 there against 105 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 96/100 and 50.9/100 here versus 37/100 and 68.35/100 there.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Fontana, CA to Nashville, TN guide.
Why moveBuddha is the smarter way to find a mover:
Over the last 3 months, moveBuddha has processed 10 real quotes from Tennessee to California, so we know current pricing better than most. Checking our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates. Tennessee alone has 70 movers in our database, worth knowing for a 1,958-mile move like this one.
Our take
How you handle your interstate move from Nashville, TN, to Fontana, 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 $2,660 - $12,195 on the 1,958-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,681 - $5,966 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,151 - $3,433 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,801 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 California Steel Industries and Fontana Unified.
FAQs: Moving from Nashville, TN, to Fontana, CA
How walkable is Fontana?
Fontana has a walkability score of 37 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 41, compared to 96 and 72 in Nashville. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?
The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($689 - $787), daily insurance ($33/day), and equipment rentals ($8 - $22) on top. Overnight stops can add another $166/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.
How do I know a mover is licensed in California?
When contacting a local moving company for an estimate in California, make sure each has a “T Number” issued by the California Public Utilities Commission (CAPUC). Moving companies with valid T Numbers have met state requirements for insurance, safety, and financial stability and have passed criminal clearance checks conducted by the California Department of Justice.
What is the best time of year to move from Nashville, TN to Fontana, CA?
Aim for a move between October and March, when demand drops and rates tend to be lower across all service types. Peak season runs mid-May through mid-September, and weekends and month-end dates are pricier regardless of season. A midweek, mid-month date outside peak season is your best bet for saving money.
What size moving truck do I need for this route?
Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 3 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
What percentage of Nashville movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 62% of movers in Nashville handle piano moves, and 32% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.
