Nashua, NH → Fontana, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,981 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,550–$14,210, delivery in 7–14 days, 112 carriers on the Nashua side and 1,173 in Fontana.
Moving from Nashua to Fontana is a cross-country move of roughly 2,981 road miles, heading west from New Hampshire to California.
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 $9,550 to $14,210 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 52 hours (6 driving days).
On the Nashua side there are 112 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (83 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,173 around Fontana (642 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 Fontana.
Nashua has a population of about 92,000 and Fontana about 221,223. Fontana is the denser city (4,835 people per square mile versus 2,962 in Nashua), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than New Hampshire, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike New Hampshire, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,820 | $4,660 | $5,690 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,730 | $6,990 | $8,530 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,550 | $11,650 | $14,210 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,290 | $18,640 | $22,740 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,020 | $25,630 | $31,270 |
$4,110–$5,810
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,680–$5,410
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,550–$14,210
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Nashua, NH → 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 $3,820 to $5,690 for a studio, $5,730 to $8,530 for a one-bedroom, $9,550 to $14,210 for a two-bedroom, $15,290 to $22,740 for a three-bedroom and $21,020 to $31,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,981 road miles (2,526 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 52 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 New Hampshire into California 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 $4,110 to $5,810 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,680 to $5,410. 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 Nashua–Fontana corridor.