Fontana, CA → Plano, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,407 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,280–$9,340, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,173 carriers on the Fontana side and 1,562 in Plano.
The route from Fontana, CA to Plano, TX covers roughly 1,407 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $6,280 to $9,340 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 1,562 around Plano (674 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 Plano.
Fontana has a population of about 221,223 and Plano about 293,028. The two cities have comparable density (4,835 and 3,982 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 | $2,510 | $3,060 | $3,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,770 | $4,600 | $5,610 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,280 | $7,660 | $9,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,050 | $12,250 | $14,950 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,820 | $16,850 | $20,560 |
$2,050–$2,890
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,280–$3,350
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,280–$9,340
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 $2,510 to $3,740 for a studio, $3,770 to $5,610 for a one-bedroom, $6,280 to $9,340 for a two-bedroom, $10,050 to $14,950 for a three-bedroom and $13,820 to $20,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,407 road miles (1,193 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 $2,050 to $2,890 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,280 to $3,350. 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–Plano corridor.