Fontana, CA → Palmdale, CA · Short-haul move
About 58 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,610–$2,400, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,173 carriers on the Fontana side and 129 in Palmdale.
Palmdale sits about 58 miles northwest of Fontana, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 42 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,610 and $2,400, before packing or storage.
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 129 around Palmdale (66 interstate). For an in-state 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 Palmdale.
Fontana has a population of about 221,223 and Palmdale about 161,845. Fontana is considerably denser (4,835 people per square mile versus 1,597), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $890 | $1,080 | $1,320 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,020 | $1,250 | $1,520 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,610 | $1,960 | $2,400 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,450 | $2,990 | $3,650 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,610 | $4,400 | $5,370 |
$210–$300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,070–$1,580
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,610–$2,400
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 $890 to $1,320 for a studio, $1,020 to $1,520 for a one-bedroom, $1,610 to $2,400 for a two-bedroom, $2,450 to $3,650 for a three-bedroom and $3,610 to $5,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 58 road miles (49 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 42 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Fontana and Palmdale are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $210 to $300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,580. 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–Palmdale corridor.