Fontana, CA → Portland, ME · Cross-country move
About 3,056 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,440–$14,050, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,173 carriers on the Fontana side and 113 in Portland.
Moving from Fontana to Portland is a cross-country move of roughly 3,056 road miles, heading northeast from California to Maine.
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 $9,440 to $14,050 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 53 hours (6 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 113 around Portland (63 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 Portland.
Fontana has a population of about 221,223 and Portland about 69,000. Fontana is considerably denser (4,835 people per square mile versus 3,176), 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 Maine than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,780 | $4,610 | $5,620 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,670 | $6,910 | $8,430 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,440 | $11,510 | $14,050 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,110 | $18,420 | $22,480 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,770 | $25,330 | $30,910 |
$4,190–$5,920
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,750–$5,510
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,440–$14,050
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fontana, CA → Portland, ME. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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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Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,780 to $5,620 for a studio, $5,670 to $8,430 for a one-bedroom, $9,440 to $14,050 for a two-bedroom, $15,110 to $22,480 for a three-bedroom and $20,770 to $30,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,056 road miles (2,590 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Maine 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 $4,190 to $5,920 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,750 to $5,510. 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–Portland corridor.