Moving from Santa Clarita, CA to Ontario, CA
At about 67 miles, Santa Clarita to Ontario is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. At 67 miles the drive is on the clock too — about an hour each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Santa Clarita, CA to Ontario, CA covers about 67 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 34,920 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 67 miles, crews cover Santa Clarita to Ontario in a single day — about an hour on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- about an hour
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Santa Clarita to Ontario
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Santa Clarita to Ontario
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $44–$56 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $515 to $859. The 67 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Santa Clarita to Ontario
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 34,920 people a year (±2,839) moved from Los Angeles County, CA, home to Santa Clarita, to San Bernardino County, CA, home to Ontario. Going the other way: about 15,590 people a year (±1,301). Movers from Los Angeles County make up 32.8% of the 106,346 people a year who moved into San Bernardino County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Orange County, CA | 38,761 ±2,562 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 34,920 ±2,839 |
| Riverside County, CA | 23,292 ±2,434 |
| Clark County, NV | 12,873 ±1,782 |
| Kern County, CA | 10,503 ±1,253 |
| 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
343 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Santa Clarita. 128 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 10.5% of their 638 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Happy AcmeUSDOT 3136064 | Los Angeles · 30 mi | 31 trucks | 61 | 20.5% of 39 |
| Best California MoversUSDOT 3489907 | North Hollywood · 16 mi | 22 trucks | 91 | 1.4% of 70 |
| Wetzel & Sons Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 2275944 | Pacoima · 12 mi | 17 trucks | 9 | 0.0% of 7 |
| Altar Boys MovingUSDOT 2824890 | Pacoima · 12 mi | 15 trucks | 63 | 9.1% of 33 |
| Prodigy Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 3983945 | Chatsworth · 10 mi | 12 trucks | 15 | 7.1% of 14 |
| Ben Hur Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 2569585 | Chatworth · 10 mi | 12 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 4 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Ontario end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Ontario: Keep America Moving Inc (Moreno Valley, 15 trucks), Pro Movers Inc (Anaheim, 13 trucks), Nelson Moving & Storage Inc (Lake Forest, 13 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 67-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Santa Clarita to Ontario
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $44 to $56 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
Arriving in Ontario
A local move inside Ontario 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 Ontario are Fontana (about 11 mi), Riverside (about 16 mi), Anaheim (about 18 mi).
Other routes from Santa Clarita
All routes from Santa Clarita, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clarita to Santa Ana, CA | ~69 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Santa Clarita to Spring Valley, NV | ~252 mi | $1,134 – $1,512 |
| Santa Clarita to Mesa, AZ | ~453 mi | $2,039 – $2,718 |
| Santa Clarita to Boise, ID | ~755 mi | $3,398 – $4,530 |
| Santa Clarita to Wichita, KS | ~1,400 mi | $6,300 – $8,400 |
Also moving to Ontario: from Lancaster, CA, from Olympia, WA, from Saint Louis, MO, from Milwaukee, WI.
Santa Clarita to Ontario moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Santa Clarita to Ontario?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $515 – $859; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $867 – $1,587. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 67 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Santa Clarita to Ontario take?
One day. The drive is about an hour, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Santa Clarita to Ontario?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 67 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Santa Clarita to Ontario 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 Santa Clarita to Ontario each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 34,920 people a year (margin of error ±2,839) moved from Los Angeles County, which contains Santa Clarita, to San Bernardino County, which contains Ontario.
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.