($957+) Jersey City, NJ to Garland, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jersey City, NJ to Garland, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,537-mile move from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Garland, Texas, with prices running from $2,239 - $9,327. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $372 - $2,480 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Jersey City and Garland are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Jersey City movers tend to run around $256 as a base rate plus $139/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,239 - $4,768
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,056 - $6,594
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,921 - $9,327

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 Jersey City to Garland.

Specialty moving services from Jersey City, NJ to Garland, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Jersey City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Garland, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

Southwest Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Texas, on top of the picks below.

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 Jersey City, NJ to Garland, TX

Moving containers from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Garland, Texas, cost between $1,443 and $5,203. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Jersey City runs about $130/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,443 - $2,787
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,842 - $3,971
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,458 - $5,203

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Jersey City, NJ and Garland, TX. 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 $868 in Jersey City, NJ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $93 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $186 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 Jersey City to Garland?

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 Jersey City, NJ to Garland, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,537 miles from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Garland, Texas, running $966 - $2,559. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $606 - $693
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Jersey City daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $966 - $1,871
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,045 - $2,182
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,316 - $2,559

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $186 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $81 and $403 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $606 - $693 in fuel for the 1,537-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $868 in Jersey City, New Jersey, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Jersey City, NJ to Garland, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Jersey City, New Jersey, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Garland, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,564 and $2,963.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,298 - $2,532
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,564 - $2,963
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,048 - $3,959

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 $93 and $186.
• 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 Jersey City, New Jersey, for roughly five hours typically average $868.

What are the best freight companies from Jersey City to Garland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Jersey City, NJ vs Garland, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Garland, side by side with Jersey City 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.