($533+) Port St. Lucie, FL to Jackson, MS Movers

Full-service moving costs from Port St. Lucie, FL to Jackson, MS

For the 798-mile move from Port St. Lucie, Florida, to Jackson, Mississippi, full-service movers cost between $1,473 and $6,760. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $269 - $1,796 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Port St. Lucie generally start around $224 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Port St. Lucie to Jackson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,473 - $3,816
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,053 - $4,728
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,616 - $6,760

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 Port St. Lucie to Jackson.

Specialty moving services from Port St. Lucie, FL to Jackson, MS

Specialty needs vary by market: 65% of Port St. Lucie movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Jackson, 82% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Port St. Lucie to Jackson?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Port St. Lucie, FL to Jackson, MS

Moving containers from Port St. Lucie, Florida, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $1,065 and $3,334. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Port St. Lucie typically costs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Port St. Lucie to Jackson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,065 - $1,901
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,300 - $2,610
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,726 - $3,334

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Port St. Lucie, FL and Jackson, MS. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $629 in Port St. Lucie, FL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $67 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $135 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Port St. Lucie to Jackson?

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 Port St. Lucie, FL to Jackson, MS

Truck rentals from Port St. Lucie, Florida, to Jackson, Mississippi, range from $533 - $1,445 for the 798-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $228 - $261
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Port St. Lucie daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Port St. Lucie to Jackson based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $533 - $1,075
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $558 - $1,167
• 4+ bedrooms: $699 - $1,445

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 $67 and $314.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $135.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $228 and $261 for the 798-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 $629 for 2 movers in Port St. Lucie, Florida, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Port St. Lucie to Jackson?

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 Port St. Lucie, FL to Jackson, MS

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Port St. Lucie, Florida, to Jackson, Mississippi. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $808 and $2,195.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Port St. Lucie to Jackson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $949 - $1,712
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,041 - $2,195
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,511 - $2,917

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $67 - $135 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Port St. Lucie, Florida, for about five hours typically runs $629.

What are the best freight companies from Port St. Lucie to Jackson?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Port St. Lucie, FL vs Jackson, MS

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Jackson, side by side with Port St. Lucie 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.

Our take

The 798-mile move from Port St. Lucie, FL, to Jackson, MS, costs between $1,473 and $6,760 with full-service movers, $1,065 - $3,334 with a moving container, and $533 - $1,445 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,053 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Newk's Eatery and Cal-Maine Foods.