($915+) Houston, TX to Fontana, CA Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,501-mile relocation from Houston, Texas, to Fontana, California, cost between $2,301 and $10,429. 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 $317 - $2,116, 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 Houston typically charge a base rate around $175 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,301 - $5,107
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,009 - $6,834
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,393 - $10,429

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 Houston to Fontana.

Specialty moving services from Houston, TX to Fontana, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 66% of Houston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fontana, 85% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California 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 Houston, TX to Fontana, CA

Moving containers from Houston, Texas, to Fontana, California, cost between $1,503 and $5,206. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Houston typically costs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,503 - $2,764
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,828 - $3,861
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,564 - $5,206

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Houston, TX and Fontana, CA. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $741 in Houston, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $79 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $159 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Houston to Fontana?

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 Houston, TX to Fontana, CA

Plan on $944 - $2,709 for a rental moving truck on the 1,501-mile route from Houston, Texas, to Fontana, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $505 - $577
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Houston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $944 - $1,918
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,042 - $2,282
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,233 - $2,709

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $505 - $577 for the 1,501-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 Houston, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $741.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,501-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $159 per night, adding $317 - $476 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $53 and $317.

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

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 Houston, TX to Fontana, CA

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 Houston, Texas, to Fontana, California. 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 $1,478 and $2,968.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,340 - $2,341
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,478 - $2,968
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,051 - $3,882

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 $79 - $159 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Houston, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $741.

What are the best freight companies from Houston to Fontana?

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. W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC (4.58/5 stars): W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC 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: Houston, TX vs Fontana, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Fontana, side by side with Houston 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.