Moving from Fontana, CA to Madison, WI
About 1,899 miles across a state line, from California into Wisconsin, 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 Madison, WI covers about 1,899 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $8,546 – $11,394 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 378 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,899 miles from California to Wisconsin. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $8,546 – $11,394 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 4 days on the road (about 35 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Fontana to Madison
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,409 – $8,546 | $4,615 – $6,153 | $3,076 – $4,102 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,691 – $10,255 | $5,537 – $7,383 | $3,692 – $4,922 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,546 – $11,394 | $6,153 – $8,204 | $4,102 – $5,469 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,827 – $13,103 | $7,076 – $9,434 | $4,717 – $6,289 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,109 – $14,812 | $7,999 – $10,665 | $5,332 – $7,110 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,818 – $17,091 | $9,229 – $12,306 | $6,153 – $8,204 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,899 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 Madison
1,899 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $9,495. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $8,546 to $11,394, 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 Madison
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 378 people a year (±370) moved from San Bernardino County, CA, home to Fontana, to Dane County, WI, home to Madison. Going the other way: about 194 people a year (±163). Movers from San Bernardino County make up 1.2% of the 32,725 people a year who moved into Dane County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 6,062 people a year (±2,235) moving from California to Wisconsin and about 4,050 people a year (±1,636) from Wisconsin to California — a net gain for Wisconsin of about 2,012 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 |
|---|---|
| Waukesha County, WI | 2,207 ±488 |
| Cook County, IL | 1,714 ±376 |
| Milwaukee County, WI | 1,494 ±310 |
| Rock County, WI | 1,194 ±389 |
| Columbia County, WI | 675 ±326 |
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 Madison end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Madison: Reynolds Transfer & Storage Inc (Madison, 34 trucks), O'Mara Moving Systems Inc (Madison, 18 trucks), Mad City Moving (McFarland, 14 trucks), Yerges Van Liners Inc (Fort Atkinson, 12 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from California into Wisconsin, 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 Madison
Insist on a survey
Over 1,899 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,899 miles of handling.
Arriving in Madison
A local move inside Madison later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Madison are Milwaukee (about 87 mi), Green Bay (about 141 mi), Chicago (about 142 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 Madison: from Milwaukee, WI, from Green Bay, WI, from Chicago, IL, from Saint Paul, MN.
Fontana to Madison moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fontana to Madison?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,899 miles cost about $6,409 – $8,546 for a studio, $8,546 – $11,394 for a two-bedroom home and $9,827 – $13,103 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fontana to Madison take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 35 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Fontana to Madison?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $4,102 – $5,469 for a two-bedroom home, against $8,546 – $11,394 with full-service movers; a moving container is $6,153 – $8,204.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fontana to Madison?
Yes. Fontana is in California and Madison is in Wisconsin, 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 Madison each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 378 people a year (margin of error ±370) moved from San Bernardino County, which contains Fontana, to Dane County, which contains Madison.
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.