Fontana, CA → Texarkana, TX · Cross-country move
About 1,581 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,680–$9,940, delivery in 5–10 days, 1,173 carriers on the Fontana side and 51 in Texarkana.
The route from Fontana, CA to Texarkana, TX covers roughly 1,581 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,680 to $9,940 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 27 hours (4 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 51 around Texarkana (35 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 Texarkana.
Fontana has a population of about 221,223 and Texarkana about 37,000. Fontana is considerably denser (4,835 people per square mile versus 1,152), 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 | $2,670 | $3,260 | $3,980 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,010 | $4,890 | $5,960 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,680 | $8,150 | $9,940 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,690 | $13,030 | $15,900 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,700 | $17,920 | $21,860 |
$2,220–$3,140
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,430–$3,580
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,680–$9,940
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 $2,670 to $3,980 for a studio, $4,010 to $5,960 for a one-bedroom, $6,680 to $9,940 for a two-bedroom, $10,690 to $15,900 for a three-bedroom and $14,700 to $21,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,581 road miles (1,340 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 $2,220 to $3,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,430 to $3,580. 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–Texarkana corridor.