Fontana, CA → Fort Worth, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,370 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,180–$9,190, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,173 carriers on the Fontana side and 2,811 in Fort Worth.
Moving from Fontana to Fort Worth is a long-distance move of roughly 1,370 road miles, heading east from California to Texas.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $6,180 to $9,190 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 24 hours (3 driving days).
On the Fontana side there are 1,173 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (642 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,811 around Fort Worth (1,207 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Fort Worth.
Fontana has a population of about 221,223 and Fort Worth about 1 million. Fontana is considerably denser (4,835 people per square mile versus 2,646), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,470 | $3,010 | $3,680 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,710 | $4,520 | $5,510 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,180 | $7,530 | $9,190 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,880 | $12,050 | $14,710 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,590 | $16,570 | $20,220 |
$2,010–$2,830
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,240–$3,300
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,180–$9,190
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,470 to $3,680 for a studio, $3,710 to $5,510 for a one-bedroom, $6,180 to $9,190 for a two-bedroom, $9,880 to $14,710 for a three-bedroom and $13,590 to $20,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,370 road miles (1,161 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from California into Texas makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,010 to $2,830 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,240 to $3,300. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Fontana–Fort Worth corridor.