Moving from Fontana, CA to San Francisco, CA
About 438 miles inside California. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by California, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
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 San Francisco, CA covers about 438 miles and is a move within California. Full-service movers cost $1,971 – $2,628 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 245 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 438 miles between California and California, 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 $1,971 – $2,628 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Within California
- 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 San Francisco
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,478 – $1,971 | $1,064 – $1,419 | $710 – $946 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,774 – $2,365 | $1,277 – $1,703 | $851 – $1,135 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,971 – $2,628 | $1,419 – $1,892 | $946 – $1,261 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,267 – $3,022 | $1,632 – $2,176 | $1,088 – $1,451 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,562 – $3,416 | $1,845 – $2,460 | $1,230 – $1,640 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,957 – $3,942 | $2,129 – $2,838 | $1,419 – $1,892 |
Transport only, for an estimated 438 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 San Francisco
438 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,190. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,971 to $2,628, 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 San Francisco
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 245 people a year (±143) moved from San Bernardino County, CA, home to Fontana, to San Francisco County, CA, home to San Francisco. Going the other way: about 260 people a year (±215). Movers from San Bernardino County make up 0.5% of the 51,400 people a year who moved into San Francisco County from another county or state.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Alameda County, CA | 5,296 ±738 |
| Santa Clara County, CA | 4,693 ±747 |
| San Mateo County, CA | 4,278 ±657 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 4,003 ±458 |
| San Diego County, CA | 2,649 ±575 |
Licensed movers at each end
108 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Fontana. 42 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 22.7% of their 150 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 |
| Burgess Moving & StorageUSDOT 4215104 | Riverside · 12 mi | 8 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the San Francisco end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of San Francisco: Air Container Transfer (Brisbane, 60 trucks), Waters Moving & Storage Inc (Martinez, 35 trucks), Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLC (Union City, 25 trucks), Nor-Cal Moving Services (Hayward, 23 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in California, so California rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which California licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside California, so your protection on this 438-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Fontana to San Francisco
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 438 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in San Francisco
A local move inside San Francisco later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from San Francisco are Oakland (about 9 mi), Fremont (about 38 mi), San Jose (about 49 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 San Francisco: from Fremont, CA, from San Jose, CA, from Stockton, CA, from Sacramento, CA.
Fontana to San Francisco moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fontana to San Francisco?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 438 miles cost about $1,478 – $1,971 for a studio, $1,971 – $2,628 for a two-bedroom home and $2,267 – $3,022 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fontana to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $946 – $1,261 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,971 – $2,628 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,419 – $1,892.
Is Fontana to San Francisco an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in California, so the move is regulated by California rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever California requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Fontana to San Francisco each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 245 people a year (margin of error ±143) moved from San Bernardino County, which contains Fontana, to San Francisco County, which contains San Francisco.
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.