Moving from Fontana, CA to Norfolk, VA
About 2,689 miles across a state line, from California into Virginia, 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 Norfolk, VA covers about 2,689 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $12,101 – $16,134 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 137 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,689 miles from California to Virginia. 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 $12,101 – $16,134 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 6 days on the road (about 49 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 Norfolk
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,075 – $12,101 | $6,534 – $8,712 | $4,356 – $5,808 |
| 1 bedroom | $10,890 – $14,521 | $7,841 – $10,455 | $5,227 – $6,970 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,101 – $16,134 | $8,712 – $11,616 | $5,808 – $7,744 |
| 3 bedrooms | $13,916 – $18,554 | $10,019 – $13,359 | $6,679 – $8,906 |
| 4 bedrooms | $15,731 – $20,974 | $11,326 – $15,101 | $7,551 – $10,068 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $18,151 – $24,201 | $13,069 – $17,425 | $8,712 – $11,616 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,689 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 Norfolk
2,689 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $13,445. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $12,101 to $16,134, 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 Norfolk
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 137 people a year (±82) moved from San Bernardino County, CA, home to Fontana, to Norfolk city, VA, home to Norfolk. Going the other way: about 112 people a year (±119). Movers from San Bernardino County make up 0.4% of the 33,328 people a year who moved into Norfolk city from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 20,180 people a year (±4,162) moving from California to Virginia and about 18,100 people a year (±4,368) from Virginia to California — a net gain for Virginia of about 2,080 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 |
|---|---|
| Virginia Beach City, VA | 4,962 ±856 |
| Chesapeake City, VA | 2,233 ±508 |
| Hampton City, VA | 1,371 ±424 |
| Portsmouth City, VA | 1,256 ±373 |
| Newport News City, VA | 1,143 ±349 |
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 Norfolk end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Norfolk: Service Transfer Inc (Chesapeake, 240 trucks), Apple Moving (Chesapeake, 44 trucks), Hampton Roads Moving & Storage (Suffolk, 43 trucks), Apple Moving (Norfolk, 21 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from California into Virginia, 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 Norfolk
Insist on a survey
Over 2,689 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 2,689 miles of handling.
Arriving in Norfolk
A local move inside Norfolk later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Norfolk are Chesapeake (about 14 mi), Virginia Beach (about 20 mi), Richmond (about 92 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 Norfolk: from Chesapeake, VA, from Virginia Beach, VA, from Richmond, VA, from Washington, DC.
Fontana to Norfolk moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fontana to Norfolk?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 2,689 miles cost about $9,075 – $12,101 for a studio, $12,101 – $16,134 for a two-bedroom home and $13,916 – $18,554 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fontana to Norfolk take?
The drive is 6 days on the road (about 49 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 Norfolk?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $5,808 – $7,744 for a two-bedroom home, against $12,101 – $16,134 with full-service movers; a moving container is $8,712 – $11,616.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fontana to Norfolk?
Yes. Fontana is in California and Norfolk is in Virginia, 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 Norfolk each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 137 people a year (margin of error ±82) moved from San Bernardino County, which contains Fontana, to Norfolk city, which contains Norfolk.
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.