The Best Long-Distance Movers in Jacksonville, FL
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The best long-distance mover in Jacksonville is Stewart Moving & Storage (4.66/5) for in-state moves and Safeway Moving (4.9/5) for moves out of Florida, per moveBuddha's analysis of 229 Florida movers.
Who are the best interstate movers serving Jacksonville?
moveBuddha's top-rated interstate movers for Jacksonville residents moving out of Florida 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?
Stewart Moving & Storage (4.66/5) is moveBuddha's top-rated Jacksonville-based mover for long-distance moves within Florida, followed by Royal Moving and Storage (4.62/5) and Jaguar Moving (4.48/5). Of the 29 intrastate-capable movers serving Jacksonville, 29 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 Florida:
- Stewart Moving & Storage: 4.66 out of 5 stars
- Royal Moving and Storage: 4.62 out of 5 stars
- Jaguar Moving: 4.48 out of 5 stars
- MoveBright Moving and Storage: 4.58 out of 5 stars
- Baymeadows Movers: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Stewart Moving & Storage has been in business for 31 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.6
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Stewart Moving & Storage has about 97% positive reviews across roughly 234 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.1.
Quote accuracy 4.0
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Stewart Moving & Storage. Discounts may be available for groups like military.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Stewart Moving & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Emmanuel and his crew were great. Arrived early, handled everything with respect, and had awesome attitudes. Even my dogs liked them. Total 5 stars!"
"The crew was very professional and respectful of my property. Cleaned up all packing materials and notified me of any damaged items. Good job & great experience."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Royal Moving and Storage has been in business for 41 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. Royal Moving and Storage has about 84% positive reviews across roughly 263 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.2.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Royal Moving and Storage.
Customer service 4.7
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Royal Moving and Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"My moving team was amazing! Never stopped from the time they arrived. All of my furniture was covered and I had no damage. I've had the same team move me twice and would use them again."
"Royal Moving and Storage were really great! I needed them really quickly and they scheduled me in. John and Earnest were polite, fast and friendly. Delivered a very heavy piece carefully. Excellent service. Will use again."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Jaguar Moving has been in business for 8 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. Jaguar Moving has about 85% positive reviews across roughly 369 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.6.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Jaguar Moving.
Customer service 4.7
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Jaguar Moving emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Fast and incredibly professional. So happy we chose their team for our move. Rome and Malik were awesome!"
"Rome, Gavin, Phillip, and Jak moved us today. One word, 'WOW!' These guys are so professional and take such great care during their work. We would highly recommend them to anyone."
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 4.7
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. MoveBright Moving and Storage has been in business for 11 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. MoveBright Moving and Storage has about 98% positive reviews across roughly 246 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.1.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from MoveBright Moving and Storage.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. MoveBright Moving and Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Incredibly efficient, careful team who made our move stress-free. Not a scratch on any item, and they went above and beyond with their professionalism and attitude. Highly recommend MoveBright!"
"Our movers treated our furniture as if it was their own. Everything was wrapped and protected, nothing broken, and they finished ahead of schedule. Very professional, friendly crew. We couldn't be happier!"
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Baymeadows Movers has been in business for 30 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. Baymeadows Movers has about 81% positive reviews across roughly 239 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.4.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Baymeadows Movers.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Baymeadows Movers emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Team from initial call to final item moved was professional, on time, did the job in allotted time with no damage- everything we wanted. Thank you"
"The crew was on time, efficient, experienced, polite and didn't waste time. They assessed the move and got right to work. Highly recommend and will use again."
What add-on services do Jacksonville movers offer?
Not every mover in Jacksonville offers specialty services. Based on moveBuddha's review of 29 Jacksonville movers, here is what is available and how often:
- Art handling: offered by 31.03% of Jacksonville movers, compared to 47.6% statewide and 45.83% nationally.
- Junk removal: offered by 34.48% of Jacksonville movers, compared to 44.54% statewide and 36.39% nationally.
- Fragile-only packing: offered by 17.24% of Jacksonville movers, compared to 22.27% statewide and 23.87% nationally.
- Storage: offered by 75.86% of Jacksonville movers, compared to 88.65% statewide and 84.85% nationally.
- Hot tub relocation: offered by 17.24% of Jacksonville movers, compared to 23.58% statewide and 21.93% nationally.
- Piano moving: offered by 68.97% of Jacksonville movers, compared to 75.98% 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 9 of 29 Jacksonville movers (31.03%), compared to 47.6% statewide and 45.83% nationally. Per-piece handling runs $48 to $480, with custom crates adding $144 to $192 per item.
| Art handling in Jacksonville | Details |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville movers offering this | 9 of 29 (31.03%) |
| Florida statewide | 109 of 229 (47.6%) |
| National average | 45.83% |
| Per-piece handling fee | $48 to $480 |
| Custom crating per item | $144 to $192 |
Standard moving blankets offer no protection against UV exposure, humidity fluctuation, or impact fractures, the 3 damage modes most likely to affect framed artwork and sculpture in transit. Archival materials and custom crates built to the dimensions of each piece address all 3. Ask any prospective art mover for references specific to the media you are moving before signing a contract.
Does Jacksonville have movers that offer junk removal?
Junk removal is available from 10 of 29 Jacksonville movers (34.48%), compared to 44.54% statewide and 36.39% nationally. Lighthouse Movers (4.36/5) and Bellhop Moving (4.52/5) rate highest for junk removal in Jacksonville. Standalone junk removal typically runs $144 to $480 per load.
| Junk removal in Jacksonville | Details |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville movers offering this | 10 of 29 (34.48%) |
| Florida statewide | 102 of 229 (44.54%) |
| National average | 36.39% |
| Top-rated Jacksonville junk removal movers | Lighthouse Movers, Bellhop Moving |
| Typical cost per load | $144 to $480 |
| Single large item | $72 to $144 |
Downsizing before a move has a compounding cost effect on long-distance quotes. Every 500 lbs removed from a weight-based shipment reduces the base rate, and junk removal handles the heavy or awkward pieces most people prefer not to haul to donation centers themselves. Confirm whether the mover's junk removal covers electronics and appliances, since disposal regulations vary by state.
Does Jacksonville have movers that offer fragile-only packing?
Fragile-only packing is available from 5 of 29 Jacksonville movers (17.24%), compared to 22.27% statewide and 23.87% nationally. MoveBright Moving and Storage (4.58/5) rate highest for fragile-only packing in Jacksonville. 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 |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville movers offering this | 5 of 29 (17.24%) |
| Florida statewide | 51 of 229 (22.27%) |
| National average | 23.87% |
| Top-rated Jacksonville providers | MoveBright Moving and Storage |
| Full professional packing rate | $0.15 to $0.21 per pound |
Full-service packing adds $0.15 to $0.21 per pound to a move's total cost across the entire shipment. Fragile-only packing applies that cost only to dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps, the items that account for the majority of in-transit breakage claims. For movers who plan to pack most of their own belongings, fragile-only is the most cost-efficient way to get professional help where it matters most.
Does Jacksonville have movers that offer storage?
Storage is available from 22 of 29 Jacksonville movers (75.86%), compared to 88.65% statewide and 84.85% nationally. Stewart Moving & Storage (4.66/5) and Royal Moving and Storage (4.62/5) 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 $247/month.
| Storage in Jacksonville | Details |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville movers offering this | 22 of 29 (75.86%) |
| Florida statewide | 203 of 229 (88.65%) |
| National average | 84.85% |
| Top-rated Jacksonville storage movers | Stewart Moving & Storage, Royal Moving and Storage |
| Storage-in-transit rate | About $0.50 per cubic foot per month |
| 1-bedroom monthly estimate (~514 cu ft) | $247 |
| 2-3 bedroom monthly estimate (~1,000 cu ft) | $480 |
Storage-in-transit is priced at approximately $0.50 per cubic foot per month. A 1-bedroom load (around 514 cu ft) runs about $247 per month. Costs scale with shipment volume, so a larger home will see proportionally higher storage fees. Verify billing start date and whether coverage remains active during the storage period before signing any contract that includes a storage window.
Does Jacksonville have movers that offer hot tub relocation?
Hot tub relocation is available from 5 of 29 Jacksonville movers (17.24%), compared to 23.58% statewide and 21.93% nationally. Premier Movers (4.44/5) rate highest for hot tub moves in Jacksonville. Hot tub moves typically run $144 to $384 per item when bundled with a full-service move.
| Hot tub relocation in Jacksonville | Details |
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| Jacksonville movers offering this | 5 of 29 (17.24%) |
| Florida statewide | 54 of 229 (23.58%) |
| National average | 21.93% |
| Top-rated Jacksonville hot tub movers | Premier Movers |
| Bundled with full-service move | $144 to $384 |
| Standalone hot tub move | $288 to $768 |
Hot tubs weigh 500 to 1,000 lbs empty and require full drainage before any move. Disassembly, draining, and specialized dollies are required to move them safely. Bundling a hot tub into a full-service household move is almost always cheaper than booking a specialty carrier separately.
Does Jacksonville have movers that offer piano moving?
Piano moving is available from 20 of 29 Jacksonville movers (68.97%), compared to 75.98% statewide and 72.52% nationally. Royal Moving and Storage (4.62/5) and Jaguar Moving (4.48/5) rate highest for piano moving in Jacksonville. A standalone piano move typically costs $768 to $3,360, depending on instrument type.
| Piano moving in Jacksonville | Details |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville movers offering this | 20 of 29 (68.97%) |
| Florida statewide | 174 of 229 (75.98%) |
| National average | 72.52% |
| Top-rated Jacksonville piano movers | Royal Moving and Storage, Jaguar Moving |
| Upright piano | $768 to $1,440 |
| Baby grand piano | $1,152 to $2,400 |
| Grand piano | $1,728 to $3,360 |
A standard upright piano weighs 400 to 800 lbs and a grand piano tops 1,200 lbs, putting both well beyond what general moving equipment is built to handle safely. Purpose-built piano boards, padded blankets, and rigging straps are the minimum required to move the instrument without cracking the soundboard or damaging the legs. For most households, adding piano moving to a full-service move costs less than booking a dedicated piano-only carrier separately.
Who are the best movers in Jacksonville for small long-distance moves?
Stewart Moving & Storage leads Jacksonville's small-move providers with a 4.66/5 moveBuddha score, followed by Royal Moving and Storage at 4.62/5. 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?
18 of 29 Jacksonville movers (62.07%) offer labor-only services, compared to 62.01% statewide and 54.55% nationally. Stewart Moving & Storage (4.66/5) is moveBuddha's top-rated labor-only mover in Jacksonville, followed by Royal Moving and Storage (4.62/5). 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 Florida range from $430 for a studio (2 movers, 3 hours at $163/hour) to $3,844 for a 5+ bedroom home (5 movers, 10 hours), according to moveBuddha's analysis of Florida mover quotes. The table below shows Florida statewide averages by home size. Your actual cost in Jacksonville will vary based on distance, access conditions, and your mover's pricing model.
Use our free moving cost calculator to get a personalized estimate for your move. For a full cost breakdown specific to Jacksonville, see our guide on moving costs in Jacksonville.
| Home size | Estimated interstate cost from Florida* |
|---|---|
| Studio apartment | $430 |
| 1-bedroom home or apartment | $593 |
| 2-bedroom home or apartment | $952 |
| 3-bedroom home | $2,183 |
| 4-bedroom home | $2,503 |
| 5+ bedroom home | $3,844 |
*Estimated costs above are based on varying types of moves that cross state lines in Florida. All exceed 150 miles, but might remain below 1,500. Your price depends on inventory, distance, timing, service level, and more.
Data reflects Florida 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
Are long-distance movers in Jacksonville required to be federally licensed?
Federal law requires every mover transporting household goods across state lines to carry a USDOT number and be registered with the FMCSA. In Jacksonville, 23 of the 29 movers moveBuddha has evaluated hold that federal credential. Every mover on this page meets that standard. Cross-check any company in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's database before signing anything.
The FMCSA's Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move details the legal protections and obligations that apply to your interstate shipment.
Local vs. national movers: what's best for your Jacksonville move?
For moves staying within Florida, hiring a local mover in Jacksonville is almost always the more economical pick. moveBuddha tracks 29 movers in the area, and 23 holding FMCSA interstate authorization.
National movers carry higher price tags, but their experience coordinating multi-state relocations can reduce the risk of delays on longer routes where logistics complexity is high.
When is the cheapest time of year to move away from Jacksonville?
November and December are the slowest months for Jacksonville movers, driven by winter lows near 44°F and the combined effect of school calendars and the holiday season. Lower demand means more open slots and more pricing flexibility, making it the best time to negotiate a lower rate. If your timeline is flexible, booking an off-peak winter date is the most straightforward way to cut your total moving cost.
What are the cheapest ways to move out of Jacksonville?
DIY options are the most affordable route out of the Jax, especially for moves within 50 miles. According to moveBuddha's research, rental trucks and moving containers reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving. The lowest-cost options are renting a moving truck from companies like U-Haul, or booking a moving container such as PODS. For longer relocations, our guide to the cheapest ways to move out of state covers additional cost-cutting strategies.
