Moving from Fontana, CA to Mesa, AZ
About 381 miles across a state line, from California into Arizona, 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 Mesa, AZ covers about 381 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,715 – $2,286 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 2,516 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 381 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 $1,715 – $2,286. 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 Fontana to Mesa
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,286 – $1,715 | $926 – $1,234 | $617 – $823 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,543 – $2,057 | $1,111 – $1,481 | $741 – $988 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,715 – $2,286 | $1,234 – $1,646 | $823 – $1,097 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,972 – $2,629 | $1,420 – $1,893 | $946 – $1,262 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,229 – $2,972 | $1,605 – $2,140 | $1,070 – $1,426 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,572 – $3,429 | $1,852 – $2,469 | $1,234 – $1,646 |
Transport only, for an estimated 381 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 Mesa
381 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,905. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,715 to $2,286, 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 Mesa
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 2,516 people a year (±669) moved from San Bernardino County, CA, home to Fontana, to Maricopa County, AZ, home to Mesa. Going the other way: about 1,311 people a year (±366). Movers from San Bernardino County make up 1.3% of the 189,397 people a year who moved into Maricopa County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 52,383 people a year (±6,890) moving from California to Arizona and about 28,174 people a year (±4,463) from Arizona to California — a net gain for Arizona of about 24,209 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 |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 11,423 ±1,245 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 8,614 ±1,297 |
| Pima County, AZ | 6,565 ±949 |
| San Diego County, CA | 5,206 ±1,126 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 5,198 ±805 |
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 Mesa end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Mesa: Dircks Moving & Logistics (Phoenix, 24 trucks), Muscular Moving Men LLC (Phoenix, 22 trucks), Just-In Time Moving (Mesa, 20 trucks), Camelback Moving Inc (Phoenix, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from California into Arizona, 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 Mesa
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 381 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 Mesa
A local move inside Mesa 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 Mesa are Tempe (about 7 mi), Scottsdale (about 9 mi), Gilbert (about 10 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 San Jose, CA | ~389 mi | $1,751 – $2,334 |
Also moving to Mesa: from Saint George, UT, from San Diego, CA, from Lancaster, CA, from Santa Clarita, CA.
Fontana to Mesa moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fontana to Mesa?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 381 miles cost about $1,286 – $1,715 for a studio, $1,715 – $2,286 for a two-bedroom home and $1,972 – $2,629 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fontana to Mesa 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 Fontana to Mesa?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $823 – $1,097 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,715 – $2,286 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,234 – $1,646.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fontana to Mesa?
Yes. Fontana is in California and Mesa is in Arizona, 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 Mesa each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 2,516 people a year (margin of error ±669) moved from San Bernardino County, which contains Fontana, to Maricopa County, which contains Mesa.
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.