Moving from Fontana, CA to Fremont, CA
About 400 miles inside California. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by California, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
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 Fremont, CA covers about 400 miles and is a move within California. Full-service movers cost $1,800 – $2,400 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 370 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 400 miles between California and California, 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 $1,800 – $2,400 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Within California
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Fontana to Fremont
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 – $1,800 | $972 – $1,296 | $648 – $864 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,620 – $2,160 | $1,166 – $1,555 | $778 – $1,037 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,800 – $2,400 | $1,296 – $1,728 | $864 – $1,152 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,070 – $2,760 | $1,490 – $1,987 | $994 – $1,325 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,340 – $3,120 | $1,685 – $2,246 | $1,123 – $1,498 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,700 – $3,600 | $1,944 – $2,592 | $1,296 – $1,728 |
Transport only, for an estimated 400 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 Fremont
400 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,000. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,800 to $2,400, 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 Fremont
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 370 people a year (±112) moved from San Bernardino County, CA, home to Fontana, to Alameda County, CA, home to Fremont. Going the other way: about 437 people a year (±169). Movers from San Bernardino County make up 0.4% of the 84,163 people a year who moved into Alameda County from another county or state.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Santa Clara County, CA | 11,575 ±1,281 |
| San Francisco County, CA | 10,553 ±1,042 |
| Contra Costa County, CA | 7,776 ±838 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 6,538 ±893 |
| San Mateo County, CA | 6,274 ±822 |
Licensed movers at each end
108 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Fontana. 42 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 22.7% of their 150 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 |
| Burgess Moving & StorageUSDOT 4215104 | Riverside · 12 mi | 8 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Fremont end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Fremont: Air Container Transfer (Brisbane, 60 trucks), Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLC (Union City, 25 trucks), Nor-Cal Moving Services (Hayward, 23 trucks), Ontrack Moving LLC (Hayward, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in California, so California rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which California licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside California, so your protection on this 400-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Fontana to Fremont
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 400 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Fremont
A local move inside Fremont 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 Fremont are San Jose (about 13 mi), Oakland (about 33 mi), San Francisco (about 38 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 Fremont: from San Jose, CA, from San Francisco, CA, from Stockton, CA, from Modesto, CA.
Fontana to Fremont moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fontana to Fremont?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 400 miles cost about $1,350 – $1,800 for a studio, $1,800 – $2,400 for a two-bedroom home and $2,070 – $2,760 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fontana to Fremont take?
The drive is about 7 hours, 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 Fremont?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $864 – $1,152 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,800 – $2,400 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,296 – $1,728.
Is Fontana to Fremont an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in California, so the move is regulated by California rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever California requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Fontana to Fremont each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 370 people a year (margin of error ±112) moved from San Bernardino County, which contains Fontana, to Alameda County, which contains Fremont.
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.