($371+) Virginia Beach, VA to Jersey City, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Virginia Beach, VA to Jersey City, NJ

Hiring full-service movers from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Jersey City, New Jersey, costs between $1,002 and $6,755. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 361-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $357 - $2,380, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Virginia Beach and Jersey City. For a rough baseline, movers based in Virginia Beach tend to start around $183 plus $97/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Virginia Beach to Jersey City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,002 - $3,711
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,780 - $4,655
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,797 - $6,755

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Virginia Beach to Jersey City.

Specialty moving services from Virginia Beach, VA to Jersey City, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Virginia Beach movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Jersey City, 93% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Virginia Beach to Jersey City?

Look for New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in New Jersey beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

How much do local movers cost in Virginia Beach, VA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Virginia Beach to Jersey City with a local mover averages $1,745 - $4,562. Working with a local mover based in Virginia Beach, VA often costs less than hiring a national carrier on routes under 500 miles. Shorter routes come with lower fuel overhead and simpler logistics, and local movers can offer more direct communication and quicker booking windows.

The tradeoff is that smaller companies may lack the infrastructure for longer hauls. Verify proper interstate licensing and relevant experience before signing anything.

Moving container costs from Virginia Beach, VA to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $972 and $2,791. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Virginia Beach typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Virginia Beach to Jersey City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $972 - $1,626
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,125 - $2,238
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,630 - $2,791

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Virginia Beach, VA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $833, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $89 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $179 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Virginia Beach, VA, and Jersey City, NJ, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Virginia Beach to Jersey City?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Virginia Beach, VA to Jersey City, NJ

Renting a moving truck for the 361-mile move from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Jersey City, New Jersey, costs between $353 and $970, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $137 - $156
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Virginia Beach daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Virginia Beach to Jersey City based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $353 - $671
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $395 - $804
• 4+ bedrooms: $489 - $970

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $89 and $417.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $179.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $137 and $156 for the 361-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $833 for 2 movers in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Virginia Beach to Jersey City?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Virginia Beach, VA to Jersey City, NJ

For larger DIY moves from Virginia Beach, Virginia, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Jersey City, New Jersey.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $956 and $1,881.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Virginia Beach to Jersey City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $833 - $1,418
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $956 - $1,881
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,266 - $2,210

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $89 and $179.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for roughly five hours typically average $833.

What are the best freight companies from Virginia Beach to Jersey City?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Virginia Beach, VA vs Jersey City, NJ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Jersey City, side by side with Virginia Beach on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.