The Best Long-Distance Movers in Jacksonville, AR
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The best long-distance mover in Jacksonville is College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (4.66/5) for in-state moves and Safeway Moving (4.9/5) for moves out of Arkansas, per moveBuddha's analysis of 22 Arkansas movers.
Who are the best interstate movers serving Jacksonville?
moveBuddha's top-rated interstate movers for Jacksonville residents moving out of Arkansas are Safeway Moving (4.9/5), American Van Lines (4.9/5), Allied Van Lines (4.2/5), Mayzlin Relocation (4.8/5), and North American Van Lines (4.8/5). National carriers operate dedicated long-haul networks, carry interstate FMCSA authority, and price moves by weight and mileage, the standard model for cross-state relocations.
Who are the best long-distance movers in Jacksonville for in-state moves?
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (4.66/5) is moveBuddha's top-rated Jacksonville-based mover for long-distance moves within Arkansas, followed by TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.44/5) and Elite Movers Inc (4.48/5). Of the 10 intrastate-capable movers serving Jacksonville, 10 offer full packing services, which can meaningfully reduce the physical load of a longer in-state move. Full rankings for local long-distance movers serving Jacksonville are listed below.
Below are moveBuddha's top picks for long-distance movers that serve Jacksonville but stay within Arkansas:
- College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving: 4.66 out of 5 stars
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK: 4.44 out of 5 stars
- Elite Movers Inc: 4.48 out of 5 stars
- Admiral Movers Little Rock: 4.34 out of 5 stars
- All My Sons Moving & Storage: 4.42 out of 5 stars
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving has been in business for 16 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and estate moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving has about 89% positive reviews across roughly 254 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.3.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"The team was professional, polite, and careful with all of our furniture. I highly recommend College Hunks for your moving needs!"
"They made moving a breeze! Isaac, Wayne, and Eli were amazing. They moved my 3rd floor, 2 bedroom apartment so quickly and efficiently."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has been in business for 13 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has about 49% positive reviews across roughly 33 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.4.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from TWO MEN AND A TRUCK.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Courtney and team did a fantastic job moving my son out. They were a few minutes early, started on time, and finished in 2 hours including unloading. Requesting his team again!"
"My moving team was fast, efficient and friendly. Will most definitely use them again if needed."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Elite Movers Inc has been in business for 20 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Elite Movers Inc has about 96% positive reviews across roughly 238 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.6.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Elite Movers Inc.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Elite Movers Inc emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"The team of Andrew and Andrew knocked it out of the park helping me and my wife move from Little Rock to Kansas City! They showed up early, packed everything up in record time, and never complained once."
"Elite Movers did an amazing job! They showed up on time and got right to work. They finished the job an hour earlier than estimated. They were very careful as well. Not a mark or scratch on anything. Highly recommend!"
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Admiral Movers Little Rock has been in business for 95 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like international moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Admiral Movers Little Rock has about 89% positive reviews across roughly 125 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 1.0.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Admiral Movers Little Rock.
Customer service 4.1
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Admiral Movers Little Rock emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"The team was very professional and were great with all my furniture. They reassembled every piece that was taken apart for transport. Took time to arrange the furniture exactly as I wanted it. They were very careful."
"The movers demonstrated exceptional professionalism with their polite demeanor, organizational skills, and methodical approach. Their clear and effective communication ensured a seamless moving experience. I highly recommend their services."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. All My Sons Moving & Storage has been in business for 26 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like small-scale moving and international moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. All My Sons Moving & Storage has about 73% positive reviews across roughly 293 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 1.8.
Quote accuracy 3.8
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from All My Sons Moving & Storage, and All My Sons Moving & Storage makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. All My Sons Moving & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"The two gentlemen who came to move our dresser were incredibly professional and courteous. They handled the move with ease and efficiency, completing the task quickly and with great care. We were very impressed with their service."
"All My Sons did the BEST job with my move! They were so helpful, easy to work with, and made the whole experience worry-free. Antonio was so professional and polite! He and Chris and Joe packed everything in record time."
What add-on services do Jacksonville movers offer?
Not every mover in Jacksonville offers specialty services. Based on moveBuddha's review of 10 Jacksonville movers, here is what is available and how often:
- Art handling: offered by 30.0% of Jacksonville movers, compared to 31.82% statewide and 45.83% nationally.
- Junk removal: offered by 40.0% of Jacksonville movers, compared to 36.36% statewide and 36.39% nationally.
- Storage: offered by 90.0% of Jacksonville movers, compared to 81.82% statewide and 84.85% nationally.
- Piano moving: offered by 60.0% of Jacksonville movers, compared to 63.64% statewide and 72.52% nationally.
Specialty service costs below use moveBuddha's pricing dataset adjusted for Jacksonville's cost of living.
Does Jacksonville have movers that offer art handling?
Art handling is available from 3 of 10 Jacksonville movers (30.0%), compared to 31.82% statewide and 45.83% nationally. Elite Movers Inc (4.48/5) and Admiral Movers Little Rock (4.34/5) rate highest for art handling in Jacksonville. Per-piece handling runs $41 to $405, with custom crates adding $122 to $162 per item.
| Art handling in Jacksonville | Details |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville movers offering this | 3 of 10 (30.0%) |
| Arkansas statewide | 7 of 22 (31.82%) |
| National average | 45.83% |
| Top-rated Jacksonville art movers | Elite Movers Inc, Admiral Movers Little Rock |
| Per-piece handling fee | $41 to $405 |
| Custom crating per item | $122 to $162 |
Framed artwork and sculpture face 3 distinct risks in transit: UV exposure, humidity fluctuation, and impact fractures. Standard moving blankets mitigate only the third and only partially. Art movers use archival materials and custom crates sized to each piece to address all 3. Direct experience with the specific media, whether oil on canvas, bronze, or photography, matters more than general fine art credentials.
Does Jacksonville have movers that offer junk removal?
Junk removal is available from 4 of 10 Jacksonville movers (40.0%), compared to 36.36% statewide and 36.39% nationally. College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (4.66/5) and TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.44/5) rate highest for junk removal in Jacksonville. Standalone junk removal typically runs $122 to $405 per load.
| Junk removal in Jacksonville | Details |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville movers offering this | 4 of 10 (40.0%) |
| Arkansas statewide | 8 of 22 (36.36%) |
| National average | 36.39% |
| Top-rated Jacksonville junk removal movers | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK |
| Typical cost per load | $122 to $405 |
| Single large item | $61 to $122 |
Junk removal is most cost-effective when bundled with a move, since the crew is already on-site and items removed from the shipment lower the final billable weight. For electronics and appliances, confirm the mover follows local disposal regulations before booking, since fines for improper disposal can exceed the cost of the service itself.
Does Jacksonville have movers that offer fragile-only packing?
No Jacksonville movers in moveBuddha's dataset currently offer fragile-only packing. Statewide, 4 of 22 Arkansas movers offer this service (18.18%), compared to 23.87% nationally. Razorback Moving (4.36/5) is the top-rated Arkansas mover for fragile-only packing in moveBuddha's dataset and is an option for Jacksonville residents needing this service. Full professional packing runs $0.15 to $0.21 per pound; fragile-only packing covers dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps at a fraction of that total.
| Fragile-only packing in Jacksonville | Details |
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| Jacksonville movers offering this | 0 of 10 — no Jacksonville providers currently listed |
| Arkansas statewide | 4 of 22 (18.18%) |
| National average | 23.87% |
| Top-rated Arkansas statewide provider | Razorback Moving (4.36/5) |
| Full professional packing rate | $0.15 to $0.21 per pound |
Dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps are the items most frequently damaged in transit and the ones that benefit most from professional packing materials and technique. Fragile-only packing covers those categories specifically, without the cost of a full-service contract. Before booking, confirm the mover's valuation policy covers fragile-only packed items, since some companies exclude liability for items their crew did not pack.
Does Jacksonville have movers that offer storage?
Storage is available from 9 of 10 Jacksonville movers (90.0%), compared to 81.82% statewide and 84.85% nationally. College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (4.66/5) and TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.44/5) rate highest for storage in Jacksonville. Storage-in-transit runs about $0.50 per cubic foot per month, putting a 1-bedroom load (about 514 cu ft) at roughly $208/month.
| Storage in Jacksonville | Details |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville movers offering this | 9 of 10 (90.0%) |
| Arkansas statewide | 18 of 22 (81.82%) |
| National average | 84.85% |
| Top-rated Jacksonville storage movers | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK |
| Storage-in-transit rate | About $0.50 per cubic foot per month |
| 1-bedroom monthly estimate (~514 cu ft) | $208 |
| 2-3 bedroom monthly estimate (~1,000 cu ft) | $405 |
Storage-in-transit is billed at roughly $0.50 per cubic foot per month. A 1-bedroom load at approximately 514 cubic feet runs about $208 per month. Confirm whether the mover bills from delivery to their warehouse or from the original pickup date, since the two methods produce different totals for the same storage window.
Does Jacksonville have movers that offer hot tub relocation?
No Jacksonville movers in moveBuddha's dataset currently offer hot tub relocation. Statewide, 3 of 22 Arkansas movers offer this service (13.64%), compared to 21.93% nationally. Little Guys Movers (4.5/5) is the top-rated Arkansas mover for hot tub relocation in moveBuddha's dataset and is an option for Jacksonville residents needing this service. Hot tub moves typically run $122 to $324 per item when bundled with a full-service move.
| Hot tub relocation in Jacksonville | Details |
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| Jacksonville movers offering this | 0 of 10 — no Jacksonville providers currently listed |
| Arkansas statewide | 3 of 22 (13.64%) |
| National average | 21.93% |
| Top-rated Arkansas statewide provider | Little Guys Movers (4.5/5) |
| Bundled with full-service move | $122 to $324 |
| Standalone hot tub move | $243 to $648 |
A standard hot tub weighs 500 to 1,000 lbs when empty and must be fully drained before pickup. Moving one requires a flatbed or specialized dolly, a crew of at least 3, and often a crane or lift gate if the unit is in a backyard with no direct truck access. Bundling hot tub service into a full-service move costs less than a standalone specialty carrier in most cases.
Does Jacksonville have movers that offer piano moving?
Piano moving is available from 6 of 10 Jacksonville movers (60.0%), compared to 63.64% statewide and 72.52% nationally. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.44/5) and Elite Movers Inc (4.48/5) rate highest for piano moving in Jacksonville. A standalone piano move typically costs $648 to $2,835, depending on instrument type.
| Piano moving in Jacksonville | Details |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville movers offering this | 6 of 10 (60.0%) |
| Arkansas statewide | 14 of 22 (63.64%) |
| National average | 72.52% |
| Top-rated Jacksonville piano movers | TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, Elite Movers Inc |
| Upright piano | $648 to $1,215 |
| Baby grand piano | $972 to $2,025 |
| Grand piano | $1,458 to $2,835 |
Piano moving is a distinct skill set. Uprights run 400 to 800 lbs and grands exceed 1,200 lbs, and both require piano boards, straps, and padded blankets that standard crews do not carry. Structural damage to a soundboard or cabinet is not covered under released-value protection at $0.60 per pound, making full valuation coverage worth requesting specifically for the instrument. Bundling piano moving into a full-service household move is typically the most cost-effective approach.
Who are the best movers in Jacksonville for small long-distance moves?
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving leads Jacksonville's small-move providers with a 4.66/5 moveBuddha score, followed by Elite Movers Inc at 4.48/5. DIY options like moving containers and rental trucks reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving and are worth comparing for loads under 3,000 pounds.
What are the best moving containers for long-distance moves from Jacksonville?
Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5), U-Pack (5.0/5), and MovingYourself (5.0/5) are moveBuddha's top-rated container options for moves out of Jacksonville. Moving containers reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, making them the most cost-effective option for Jacksonville residents who can handle their own loading and unloading. Container pricing varies by distance, container size, and the number of units required, so use the moveBuddha cost calculator to compare quotes for your specific move before committing to a provider.
What are the best labor-only movers in Jacksonville?
5 of 10 Jacksonville movers (50.0%) offer labor-only services, compared to 59.09% statewide and 54.55% nationally. College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (4.66/5) is moveBuddha's top-rated labor-only mover in Jacksonville, followed by TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.44/5). Labor-only movers handle loading and unloading without providing a truck, making them the right fit for Jacksonville residents who plan to drive themselves or who have rented their own vehicle. Combining a labor-only crew with a rental truck or moving container reduces total move cost by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, based on moveBuddha's pricing dataset.
What are the best moving truck rentals for long-distance Jacksonville moves?
Budget Truck Rental, Penske Truck Rental, and U-Haul Truck Rental are moveBuddha's top-rated rental truck options for a DIY move out of Jacksonville. A truck rental is the cheapest way to move out of state for those willing to handle both the loading and the driving. For moves over 500 miles, a local mover and a national mover price a rental truck the same, so distance alone does not change which provider to choose. Use the moveBuddha cost calculator to compare total DIY costs against container and full-service quotes before committing.
How much does it cost to hire long-distance movers in Jacksonville?
Moving costs across Arkansas range from $232 for a studio (2 movers, 3 hours at $132/hour) to $2,995 for a 5+ bedroom home (5 movers, 10 hours), according to moveBuddha's analysis of Arkansas mover quotes. The table below shows Arkansas statewide averages by home size. Your actual cost in Jacksonville will vary based on distance, access conditions, and your mover's pricing model.
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| Home size | Estimated interstate cost from Arkansas* |
|---|---|
| Studio apartment | $232 |
| 1-bedroom home or apartment | $364 |
| 2-bedroom home or apartment | $654 |
| 3-bedroom home | $1,651 |
| 4-bedroom home | $1,909 |
| 5+ bedroom home | $2,995 |
*Estimated costs above are based on varying types of moves that cross state lines in Arkansas. All exceed 150 miles, but might remain below 1,500. Your price depends on inventory, distance, timing, service level, and more.
Data reflects Arkansas statewide averages based on moveBuddha's analysis of mover quotes collected.
What affects moving costs in Jacksonville?
Here are some additional cost considerations for your long-distance Jacksonville move:
- Distance: The farther you move from Jacksonville, the more you pay. A short intrastate move costs far less than a cross-country relocation. Once you cross state lines, pricing structure changes entirely and costs rise considerably.
- Home size and weight: Movers price local moves by the hour and interstate moves by total shipment weight. Downsizing before your move reduces both your bill and your packing time.
- Move type: Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most. DIY options like rental trucks or moving containers reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service, according to moveBuddha data.
- Add-on services: Professional packing adds an average of $0.15–$0.21 per pound. Shuttle service, if required, adds $0.08–$0.12 per pound with minimums often starting around $200.
- Timing: Summer moves (May through September) carry the highest rates. Mid-month and mid-week bookings are consistently cheaper than weekend or month-end dates.
FAQs about the best long-distance movers in Jacksonville
What should I know about mover licensing before leaving Jacksonville?
Interstate movers in Jacksonville are required to hold a USDOT number and maintain active FMCSA registration before hauling goods across state lines. Of the 10 movers moveBuddha tracks in Jacksonville, 7 carry that federal authorization. All companies recommended on this page are fully licensed. Verify any mover's credentials in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's database before signing a contract.
The FMCSA's Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move outlines the consumer protections and mover obligations that govern every interstate shipment.
Should I use a local company or a national company when moving out of Jacksonville?
For moves within Arkansas, a local moving company in Jacksonville is the more budget-friendly option. moveBuddha has reviewed 10 movers in Jacksonville, with 7 licensed for interstate routes. The standout options are highlighted on this page.
If the destination is outside Arkansas, national movers cost more but bring proven cross-state logistics, an advantage that matters most when route complexity and distance are both high.
When is the cheapest time of year to move away from Jacksonville?
Late fall and early winter are the lowest-demand months for movers in Jacksonville. With average winter lows around 30°F, fewer residents choose to move, mover capacity is higher, and quote flexibility increases. That is the best window to negotiate your rate. Booking in November or December typically means shorter lead times and more pricing flexibility than peak-season summer moves.
What are the cheapest ways to move out of Jacksonville?
For most people leaving Jacksonville, a DIY approach is the most cost-effective option, particularly for moves within 50 miles. moveBuddha's data shows that rental trucks and moving containers cost roughly 30% less than full-service movers on comparable routes. The go-to choices are a rental truck like U-Haul or a moving container such as PODS. See our full breakdown in the guide to the cheapest ways to move out of state.
