Moving from San Francisco, CA to Fontana, 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 San Francisco, CA to Fontana, 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 260 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 San Francisco to Fontana
| 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, San Francisco to Fontana
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 San Francisco to Fontana
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 260 people a year (±215) moved from San Francisco County, CA, home to San Francisco, to San Bernardino County, CA, home to Fontana. Going the other way: about 245 people a year (±143). Movers from San Francisco County make up 0.2% of the 106,346 people a year who moved into San Bernardino County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Alameda County, CA | 10,553 ±1,042 |
| San Mateo County, CA | 8,260 ±979 |
| Contra Costa County, CA | 5,568 ±857 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 5,205 ±743 |
| Santa Clara County, CA | 3,735 ±605 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 34,920 ±2,839 |
| Riverside County, CA | 18,899 ±2,121 |
| Orange County, CA | 7,799 ±1,869 |
| San Diego County, CA | 6,204 ±739 |
| Kern County, CA | 2,445 ±637 |
Licensed movers at each end
270 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of San Francisco. 124 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 12.2% of their 640 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Container TransferUSDOT 1701515 | Brisbane · 7 mi | 60 trucks | 63 | 14.3% of 56 |
| Waters Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1125579 | Martinez · 19 mi | 35 trucks | 24 | 4.5% of 22 |
| Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLCUSDOT 2970 | Union City · 23 mi | 25 trucks | 19 | 18.8% of 16 |
| Nor-Cal Moving ServicesUSDOT 1844592 | Hayward · 19 mi | 23 trucks | 29 | 7.1% of 28 |
| Ontrack Moving LLCUSDOT 2551548 | Hayward · 19 mi | 20 trucks | 39 | 0.0% of 25 |
| Johnson & Daly Moving & StorageUSDOT 2611854 | San Rafael · 14 mi | 18 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 4 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Fontana end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Fontana: Keep America Moving Inc (Moreno Valley, 15 trucks), Pro Movers Inc (Anaheim, 13 trucks), Murrieta Moving (San Bernardino, 12 trucks), Lucky Transportation Company (City Industry, 12 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 San Francisco to Fontana
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 Fontana
A local move inside Fontana 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 Fontana are Ontario (about 11 mi), San Bernardino (about 12 mi), Riverside (about 15 mi).
Other routes from San Francisco
All routes from San Francisco, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco to Fremont, CA | ~38 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Francisco to San Jose, CA | ~49 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Francisco to Stockton, CA | ~72 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Francisco to Sacramento, CA | ~86 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Francisco to Modesto, CA | ~90 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Francisco to Roseville, CA | ~105 mi | $473 – $630 |
| San Francisco to Fresno, CA | ~188 mi | $846 – $1,128 |
| San Francisco to Reno, NV | ~215 mi | $968 – $1,290 |
Also moving to Fontana: from Moreno Valley, CA, from Anaheim, CA, from Long Beach, CA, from San Diego, CA.
San Francisco to Fontana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from San Francisco to Fontana?
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 San Francisco to Fontana 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 San Francisco to Fontana?
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 San Francisco to Fontana 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 San Francisco to Fontana each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 260 people a year (margin of error ±215) moved from San Francisco County, which contains San Francisco, to San Bernardino County, which contains Fontana.
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.