Moving from Fontana, CA to Reno, NV
About 462 miles across a state line, from California into Nevada, 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 Reno, NV covers about 462 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,079 – $2,772 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 167 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 462 miles between California and Nevada, 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 $2,079 – $2,772 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 8 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Fontana to Reno
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,559 – $2,079 | $1,123 – $1,497 | $748 – $998 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,871 – $2,495 | $1,347 – $1,796 | $898 – $1,198 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,079 – $2,772 | $1,497 – $1,996 | $998 – $1,331 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,391 – $3,188 | $1,721 – $2,295 | $1,148 – $1,530 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,703 – $3,604 | $1,946 – $2,595 | $1,297 – $1,730 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,119 – $4,158 | $2,245 – $2,994 | $1,497 – $1,996 |
Transport only, for an estimated 462 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 Reno
462 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,310. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,079 to $2,772, 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 Reno
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 167 people a year (±130) moved from San Bernardino County, CA, home to Fontana, to Washoe County, NV, home to Reno. Going the other way: about 76 people a year (±55). Movers from San Bernardino County make up 0.6% of the 25,974 people a year who moved into Washoe County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 53,289 people a year (±6,970) moving from California to Nevada and about 21,133 people a year (±4,646) from Nevada to California — a net gain for Nevada of about 32,156 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 |
|---|---|
| Clark County, NV | 4,392 ±894 |
| Lyon County, NV | 985 ±285 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 785 ±403 |
| Sacramento County, CA | 771 ±245 |
| Carson City, NV | 738 ±329 |
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 Reno end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Reno: Humboldt Moving & Storage Co (Sparks, 27 trucks), Two Men and A Truck of Reno Nevada (Reno, 8 trucks), Gentle Movers (Carson City, 6 trucks), Carneys Full Service Movers (Sparks, 5 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from California into Nevada, 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 Reno
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 462 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Reno
A local move inside Reno 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 Reno are Carson City (about 29 mi), Roseville (about 112 mi), Sacramento (about 130 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 Reno: from Carson City, NV, from Roseville, CA, from Sacramento, CA, from Stockton, CA.
Fontana to Reno moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fontana to Reno?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 462 miles cost about $1,559 – $2,079 for a studio, $2,079 – $2,772 for a two-bedroom home and $2,391 – $3,188 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fontana to Reno take?
The drive is about 8 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 Reno?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $998 – $1,331 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,079 – $2,772 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,497 – $1,996.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fontana to Reno?
Yes. Fontana is in California and Reno is in Nevada, 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 Reno each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 167 people a year (margin of error ±130) moved from San Bernardino County, which contains Fontana, to Washoe County, which contains Reno.
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.