Moving from Tacoma, WA to Fontana, CA
About 1,100 miles across a state line, from Washington into California, 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 Tacoma, WA to Fontana, CA 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 107 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,100 miles between Washington 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 $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 Tacoma to Fontana
| 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, Tacoma to Fontana
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 Tacoma to Fontana
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 107 people a year (±68) moved from Pierce County, WA, home to Tacoma, to San Bernardino County, CA, home to Fontana. Going the other way: about 356 people a year (±191). Movers from Pierce County make up 0.1% of the 106,346 people a year who moved into San Bernardino County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 26,956 people a year (±4,931) moving from Washington to California and about 43,938 people a year (±5,464) from California to Washington — a net gain for Washington of about 16,982 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| King County, WA | 10,614 ±1,241 |
| Thurston County, WA | 4,280 ±881 |
| Kitsap County, WA | 2,173 ±637 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 1,389 ±683 |
| Snohomish County, WA | 1,366 ±400 |
| 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
75 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Tacoma (233 counting those licensed only inside Washington). 45 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 18.2% of their 285 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Relocation Services Aff Aes TransportationUSDOT 340754 | Fife · 4 mi | 86 trucks | 184 | 12.0% of 108 |
| CMS Relocation & LogisticsUSDOT 505087 | Kent · 16 mi | 59 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Hansen Bros Moving & StorageUSDOT 8257 | Bellevue · 22 mi | 46 trucks | 10 | 16.7% of 6 |
| 4252510911USDOT 153161 | Kent · 13 mi | 31 trucks | 22 | 37.5% of 8 |
| Eco-MoversUSDOT 3227005 | Seattle · 27 mi | 30 trucks | 19 | 12.5% of 8 |
| Tacoma Motorfreight Servicetms TMS Motorfreight ServiceUSDOT 312895 | Tacoma · 2 mi | 26 trucks | 16 | 42.9% of 7 |
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
Because the truck crosses from Washington into California, 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 Tacoma 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 1,100 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 Tacoma
All routes from Tacoma, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Tacoma to Seattle, WA | ~29 mi | $535 – $873 |
| Tacoma to Olympia, WA | ~30 mi | $535 – $873 |
| Tacoma to Vancouver, WA | ~131 mi | $590 – $786 |
| Tacoma to Portland, OR | ~140 mi | $630 – $840 |
| Tacoma to Eugene, OR | ~260 mi | $1,170 – $1,560 |
| Tacoma to Spokane, WA | ~275 mi | $1,238 – $1,650 |
| Tacoma to Boise, ID | ~458 mi | $2,061 – $2,748 |
| Tacoma to Reno, NV | ~641 mi | $2,885 – $3,846 |
Also moving to Fontana: from Moreno Valley, CA, from Anaheim, CA, from Long Beach, CA, from San Diego, CA.
Tacoma to Fontana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tacoma to Fontana?
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 Tacoma to Fontana 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 Tacoma to Fontana?
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 Tacoma to Fontana?
Yes. Tacoma is in Washington and Fontana is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 75 listed movers within 30 miles of Tacoma hold it.
How many people move from Tacoma to Fontana each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 107 people a year (margin of error ±68) moved from Pierce County, which contains Tacoma, 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.