($741+) Tacoma, WA to Fontana, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tacoma, WA to Fontana, CA

For the 1,150-mile move from Tacoma, Washington, to Fontana, California, full-service movers cost between $2,429 and $9,723. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $364 - $2,428 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Tacoma generally start around $316 plus $133 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,429 - $5,574
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,073 - $7,686
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,544 - $9,723

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 Tacoma to Fontana.

Specialty moving services from Tacoma, WA to Fontana, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Tacoma 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 Tacoma to Fontana?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in California Moving & Storage Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Tacoma, WA to Fontana, CA

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to Fontana, California, cost between $1,339 and $4,348. 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 Tacoma runs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,339 - $2,337
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,658 - $3,255
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,266 - $4,348

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Tacoma, WA 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 $850 in Tacoma, WA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $91 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $182 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma, WA to Fontana, CA

A rental truck for this 1,150-mile move from Tacoma, Washington, to Fontana, California, costs between $741 and $2,214. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $444 - $508
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Tacoma daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $1.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $741 - $1,498
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $876 - $1,782
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,068 - $2,214

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $444 - $508 for the 1,150-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 Tacoma, Washington, for about 5 hours typically costs around $850.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,150-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $182 per night, adding $364 - $546 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $61 and $364.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tacoma 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 Tacoma, WA 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 Tacoma, Washington, 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 $1,326 and $2,631.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,135 - $2,167
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,326 - $2,631
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,759 - $3,584

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Tacoma, Washington, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $850.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $91 - $182 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Tacoma 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. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport 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: Tacoma, WA vs Fontana, CA

Good news for your budget: Fontana isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Tacoma. Cost of living index runs 119 there against 123 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 - 54/100 and 44.45/100 here versus 37/100 and 68.35/100 there.