Moving from Fontana, CA to Nashville, TN
About 2,020 miles across a state line, from California into Tennessee, 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 Nashville, TN covers about 2,020 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $9,090 – $12,120 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 219 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,020 miles from California to Tennessee. 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 $9,090 – $12,120 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 5 days on the road (about 37 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 Nashville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,818 – $9,090 | $4,909 – $6,545 | $3,272 – $4,363 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,181 – $10,908 | $5,890 – $7,854 | $3,927 – $5,236 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,090 – $12,120 | $6,545 – $8,726 | $4,363 – $5,818 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,454 – $13,938 | $7,527 – $10,035 | $5,018 – $6,690 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,817 – $15,756 | $8,508 – $11,344 | $5,672 – $7,563 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,635 – $18,180 | $9,817 – $13,090 | $6,545 – $8,726 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,020 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 Nashville
2,020 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $10,100. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $9,090 to $12,120, 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 Nashville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 219 people a year (±186) moved from San Bernardino County, CA, home to Fontana, to Davidson County, TN, home to Nashville. Going the other way: about 49 people a year (±37). Movers from San Bernardino County make up 0.4% of the 49,730 people a year who moved into Davidson County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 19,670 people a year (±4,848) moving from California to Tennessee and about 7,972 people a year (±3,477) from Tennessee to California — a net gain for Tennessee of about 11,698 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 |
|---|---|
| Rutherford County, TN | 3,207 ±737 |
| Williamson County, TN | 2,940 ±573 |
| Sumner County, TN | 2,188 ±488 |
| Shelby County, TN | 1,795 ±546 |
| Wilson County, TN | 1,629 ±469 |
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 Nashville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Nashville: Ted R Sanders Moving & Warehouse Inc (Nashville, 31 trucks), Sixth Man Movers Inc (Nashville, 18 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Nashville LLC (Nashville, 15 trucks), True Friends Moving Company LLC (Madison, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from California into Tennessee, 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 Nashville
Insist on a survey
Over 2,020 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 2,020 miles of handling.
Arriving in Nashville
A local move inside Nashville later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Nashville are Huntsville (about 116 mi), Chattanooga (about 132 mi), Evansville (about 154 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 Nashville: from Huntsville, AL, from Chattanooga, TN, from Louisville, KY, from Knoxville, TN.
Fontana to Nashville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fontana to Nashville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 2,020 miles cost about $6,818 – $9,090 for a studio, $9,090 – $12,120 for a two-bedroom home and $10,454 – $13,938 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fontana to Nashville take?
The drive is 5 days on the road (about 37 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 Nashville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $4,363 – $5,818 for a two-bedroom home, against $9,090 – $12,120 with full-service movers; a moving container is $6,545 – $8,726.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fontana to Nashville?
Yes. Fontana is in California and Nashville is in Tennessee, 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 Nashville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 219 people a year (margin of error ±186) moved from San Bernardino County, which contains Fontana, to Davidson County, which contains Nashville.
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.