Fontana, CA → Santa Monica, CA · Short-haul move
About 70 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,680–$2,500, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,173 carriers on the Fontana side and 603 in Santa Monica.
Moving from Fontana to Santa Monica is a short-haul move of roughly 70 road miles, heading west within California.
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 54 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,680 and $2,500, 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 603 around Santa Monica (222 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 Santa Monica.
Fontana has a population of about 221,223 and Santa Monica about 92,000. Santa Monica is the denser city (11,069 people per square mile versus 4,835 in Fontana), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $940 | $1,150 | $1,400 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,070 | $1,310 | $1,600 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,680 | $2,050 | $2,500 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,540 | $3,100 | $3,780 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,720 | $4,540 | $5,530 |
$220–$310
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,080–$1,590
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,680–$2,500
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 $940 to $1,400 for a studio, $1,070 to $1,600 for a one-bedroom, $1,680 to $2,500 for a two-bedroom, $2,540 to $3,780 for a three-bedroom and $3,720 to $5,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 70 road miles (60 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 54 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 Santa Monica 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 $220 to $310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,080 to $1,590. 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–Santa Monica corridor.