Moving from Phoenix, AZ to Fontana, CA
About 365 miles across a state line, from Arizona into California, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Phoenix, AZ to Fontana, CA covers about 365 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,643 – $2,190 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 1,311 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 365 miles, about 7 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,643 – $2,190. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Phoenix to Fontana
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,232 – $1,643 | $887 – $1,183 | $591 – $788 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,478 – $1,971 | $1,064 – $1,419 | $710 – $946 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,643 – $2,190 | $1,183 – $1,577 | $788 – $1,051 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,889 – $2,518 | $1,360 – $1,813 | $907 – $1,209 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,135 – $2,847 | $1,537 – $2,050 | $1,025 – $1,367 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,464 – $3,285 | $1,774 – $2,365 | $1,183 – $1,577 |
Transport only, for an estimated 365 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Phoenix to Fontana
365 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,825. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,643 to $2,190, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Phoenix to Fontana
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,311 people a year (±366) moved from Maricopa County, AZ, home to Phoenix, to San Bernardino County, CA, home to Fontana. Going the other way: about 2,516 people a year (±669). Movers from Maricopa County make up 1.2% of the 106,346 people a year who moved into San Bernardino County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 28,174 people a year (±4,463) moving from Arizona to California and about 52,383 people a year (±6,890) from California to Arizona — a net gain for Arizona of about 24,209 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 17,904 ±2,214 |
| Pima County, AZ | 10,124 ±953 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 6,398 ±704 |
| Yavapai County, AZ | 3,689 ±618 |
| Clark County, NV | 2,998 ±761 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 34,920 ±2,839 |
| Riverside County, CA | 18,899 ±2,121 |
| Orange County, CA | 7,799 ±1,869 |
| San Diego County, CA | 6,204 ±739 |
| Kern County, CA | 2,445 ±637 |
Licensed movers at each end
67 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Phoenix (250 counting those licensed only inside Arizona). 39 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.2% of their 128 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dircks Moving & LogisticsUSDOT 923640 | Phoenix · 7 mi | 24 trucks | 0 | — |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCUSDOT 1829172 | Phoenix · 17 mi | 22 trucks | 27 | 42.1% of 19 |
| Camelback Moving IncUSDOT 1635834 | Phoenix · 3 mi | 20 trucks | 35 | 0.0% of 26 |
| M&S Trucking and Moving LLCUSDOT 4035484 | Phoenix · 12 mi | 20 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Just-In Time MovingUSDOT 1759501 | Mesa · 21 mi | 20 trucks | 32 | 4.5% of 22 |
| Daniel's Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 653536 | Phoenix · 7 mi | 18 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Fontana end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Fontana: Keep America Moving Inc (Moreno Valley, 15 trucks), Pro Movers Inc (Anaheim, 13 trucks), Murrieta Moving (San Bernardino, 12 trucks), Lucky Transportation Company (City Industry, 12 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Arizona into California, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Phoenix to Fontana
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 365 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Fontana
A local move inside Fontana later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Fontana are Ontario (about 11 mi), San Bernardino (about 12 mi), Riverside (about 15 mi).
Other routes from Phoenix
All routes from Phoenix, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix to Tucson, AZ | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Phoenix to Moreno Valley, CA | ~346 mi | $1,557 – $2,076 |
| Phoenix to Las Vegas, NV | 347 mi | $1,562 – $2,082 |
| Phoenix to San Diego, CA | 355 mi | $1,598 – $2,130 |
| Phoenix to Los Angeles, CA | 374 mi | $1,683 – $2,244 |
| Phoenix to Anaheim, CA | ~383 mi | $1,724 – $2,298 |
| Phoenix to Albuquerque, NM | ~384 mi | $1,728 – $2,304 |
| Phoenix to El Paso, TX | ~403 mi | $1,814 – $2,418 |
Also moving to Fontana: from Moreno Valley, CA, from Anaheim, CA, from Long Beach, CA, from San Diego, CA.
Phoenix to Fontana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Phoenix to Fontana?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 365 miles cost about $1,232 – $1,643 for a studio, $1,643 – $2,190 for a two-bedroom home and $1,889 – $2,518 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Phoenix to Fontana take?
The drive is about 7 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Phoenix to Fontana?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $788 – $1,051 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,643 – $2,190 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,183 – $1,577.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Phoenix to Fontana?
Yes. Phoenix is in Arizona and Fontana is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 67 listed movers within 30 miles of Phoenix hold it.
How many people move from Phoenix to Fontana each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,311 people a year (margin of error ±366) moved from Maricopa County, which contains Phoenix, to San Bernardino County, which contains Fontana.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.