Moving from Fontana, CA to El Paso, TX
About 765 miles across a state line, from California into Texas, 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 Fontana, CA to El Paso, TX covers about 765 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,443 – $4,590 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 187 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 765 miles between California and Texas, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $3,443 – $4,590 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Fontana to El Paso
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,582 – $3,443 | $1,859 – $2,479 | $1,239 – $1,652 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,098 – $4,131 | $2,231 – $2,974 | $1,487 – $1,983 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,443 – $4,590 | $2,479 – $3,305 | $1,652 – $2,203 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,959 – $5,278 | $2,850 – $3,801 | $1,900 – $2,534 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,475 – $5,967 | $3,222 – $4,296 | $2,148 – $2,864 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,164 – $6,885 | $3,718 – $4,957 | $2,479 – $3,305 |
Transport only, for an estimated 765 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, Fontana to El Paso
765 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,825. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,443 to $4,590, 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 Fontana to El Paso
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 187 people a year (±171) moved from San Bernardino County, CA, home to Fontana, to El Paso County, TX, home to El Paso. Going the other way: about 88 people a year (±65). Movers from San Bernardino County make up 0.5% of the 34,794 people a year who moved into El Paso County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 77,161 people a year (±9,059) moving from California to Texas and about 45,447 people a year (±6,640) from Texas to California — a net gain for Texas of about 31,714 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Riverside County, CA | 19,021 ±1,928 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 15,590 ±1,301 |
| San Diego County, CA | 5,342 ±857 |
| Orange County, CA | 4,437 ±662 |
| Clark County, NV | 2,648 ±750 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Doña Ana County, NM | 1,824 ±529 |
| Bexar County, TX | 1,599 ±476 |
| Dallas County, TX | 1,466 ±523 |
| Ector County, TX | 1,100 ±376 |
| Travis County, TX | 819 ±560 |
Licensed movers at each end
35 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Fontana (108 counting those licensed only inside California). 25 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 20.7% of their 116 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep America Moving IncUSDOT 1851509 | Moreno Valley · 15 mi | 15 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 2 |
| Pro Movers IncUSDOT 2211293 | Anaheim · 30 mi | 13 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Murrieta MovingUSDOT 1076656 | San Bernardino · 11 mi | 12 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 2 |
| Lucky Transportation CompanyUSDOT 586392 | City Industry · 27 mi | 12 trucks | 21 | 0.0% of 14 |
| Norwalk Transfer IncUSDOT 182059 | La Habra · 30 mi | 9 trucks | 28 | 18.2% of 22 |
| Executive Moving Systems IncUSDOT 2729024 | Anaheim · 30 mi | 7 trucks | 3 | 33.3% of 3 |
How these figures are calculated
At the El Paso end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of El Paso: Summit Moving & Storage (El Paso, 20 trucks), A-1 Freeman Moving and Storage El Paso LLC (El Paso, 11 trucks), Daniel's Moving & Storage Inc (El Paso, 11 trucks), Super Good Movers LLC (El Paso, 8 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from California into Texas, 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 Fontana to El Paso
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 765 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in El Paso
A local move inside El Paso later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from El Paso are Las Cruces (about 49 mi), Albuquerque (about 268 mi), Tucson (about 309 mi).
Other routes from Fontana
All routes from Fontana, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Fontana to Moreno Valley, CA | ~23 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Fontana to Anaheim, CA | ~28 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Fontana to Lancaster, CA | ~67 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Fontana to San Diego, CA | ~114 mi | $513 – $684 |
| Fontana to Oxnard, CA | ~117 mi | $527 – $702 |
| Fontana to Bakersfield, CA | ~145 mi | $653 – $870 |
| Fontana to Fresno, CA | ~261 mi | $1,175 – $1,566 |
| Fontana to Mesa, AZ | ~381 mi | $1,715 – $2,286 |
Also moving to El Paso: from Las Cruces, NM, from Albuquerque, NM, from Tucson, AZ, from Lubbock, TX.
Fontana to El Paso moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fontana to El Paso?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 765 miles cost about $2,582 – $3,443 for a studio, $3,443 – $4,590 for a two-bedroom home and $3,959 – $5,278 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fontana to El Paso take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Fontana to El Paso?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,652 – $2,203 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,443 – $4,590 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,479 – $3,305.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fontana to El Paso?
Yes. Fontana is in California and El Paso is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 35 listed movers within 30 miles of Fontana hold it.
How many people move from Fontana to El Paso each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 187 people a year (margin of error ±171) moved from San Bernardino County, which contains Fontana, to El Paso County, which contains El Paso.
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.