Irvine, CA → Fontana, CA · Local move
About 41 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,510–$2,240, delivery in 0–1 days, 625 carriers on the Irvine side and 1,173 in Fontana.
Fontana sits about 41 miles northeast of Irvine, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local 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 17 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,510 and $2,240, before packing or storage.
On the Irvine side there are 625 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (239 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,173 around Fontana (642 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 Fontana.
Irvine has a population of about 318,764 and Fontana about 221,223. The two cities have comparable density (4,690 and 4,835 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $810 | $990 | $1,210 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $950 | $1,150 | $1,410 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,510 | $1,840 | $2,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,320 | $2,830 | $3,460 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,460 | $4,220 | $5,140 |
$190–$270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,060–$1,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,510–$2,240
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Irvine, CA → Fontana, CA. 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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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $810 to $1,210 for a studio, $950 to $1,410 for a one-bedroom, $1,510 to $2,240 for a two-bedroom, $2,320 to $3,460 for a three-bedroom and $3,460 to $5,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 41 road miles (35 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 17 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 Irvine and Fontana 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 $190 to $270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,060 to $1,550. 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 Irvine–Fontana corridor.