Moving from Fontana, CA to Tacoma, WA
About 1,100 miles across a state line, from California into Washington, 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 Tacoma, WA covers about 1,100 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,950 – $6,600 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 356 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,100 miles between California and Washington, 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 $4,950 – $6,600 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Fontana to Tacoma
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,713 – $4,950 | $2,673 – $3,564 | $1,782 – $2,376 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,455 – $5,940 | $3,208 – $4,277 | $2,138 – $2,851 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,950 – $6,600 | $3,564 – $4,752 | $2,376 – $3,168 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,693 – $7,590 | $4,099 – $5,465 | $2,732 – $3,643 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,435 – $8,580 | $4,633 – $6,178 | $3,089 – $4,118 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,425 – $9,900 | $5,346 – $7,128 | $3,564 – $4,752 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,100 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 Tacoma
1,100 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,500. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,950 to $6,600, 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 Tacoma
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 356 people a year (±191) moved from San Bernardino County, CA, home to Fontana, to Pierce County, WA, home to Tacoma. Going the other way: about 107 people a year (±68). Movers from San Bernardino County make up 0.5% of the 66,251 people a year who moved into Pierce County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 43,938 people a year (±5,464) moving from California to Washington and about 26,956 people a year (±4,931) from Washington to California — a net gain for Washington of about 16,982 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 |
|---|---|
| King County, WA | 21,425 ±1,746 |
| Kitsap County, WA | 3,431 ±792 |
| Thurston County, WA | 2,445 ±553 |
| Snohomish County, WA | 1,887 ±733 |
| Honolulu County, HI | 1,137 ±524 |
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 Tacoma end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Tacoma: American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation (Fife, 86 trucks), CMS Relocation & Logistics (Kent, 59 trucks), Hansen Bros Moving & Storage (Bellevue, 46 trucks), Graebel Moving Services (Kent, 39 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from California into Washington, 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 Tacoma
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 1,100 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Tacoma
A local move inside Tacoma later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $535 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $903 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Tacoma are Seattle (about 29 mi), Olympia (about 30 mi), Vancouver (about 131 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 Tacoma: from Seattle, WA, from Olympia, WA, from Vancouver, WA, from Portland, OR.
Fontana to Tacoma moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fontana to Tacoma?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,100 miles cost about $3,713 – $4,950 for a studio, $4,950 – $6,600 for a two-bedroom home and $5,693 – $7,590 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fontana to Tacoma take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving), 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 Tacoma?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,376 – $3,168 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,950 – $6,600 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,564 – $4,752.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fontana to Tacoma?
Yes. Fontana is in California and Tacoma is in Washington, 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 Tacoma each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 356 people a year (margin of error ±191) moved from San Bernardino County, which contains Fontana, to Pierce County, which contains Tacoma.
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.