($460+) Winston-Salem, NC to Jersey City, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Winston-Salem, NC to Jersey City, NJ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 557-mile move from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Jersey City, New Jersey, with costs ranging from $1,311 - $7,622. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $319 - $2,128. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Winston-Salem and Jersey City. Local movers in Winston-Salem typically start around $272 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,311 - $3,816
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,065 - $5,338
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,748 - $7,622

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 Winston-Salem to Jersey City.

Specialty moving services from Winston-Salem, NC to Jersey City, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 90% of Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem 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.

Moving container costs from Winston-Salem, NC to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,005 and $3,419. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Jersey City. If you go over that window, storage in Winston-Salem adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Winston-Salem to Jersey City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,005 - $1,736
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,276 - $2,450
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,667 - $3,419

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $745 in Winston-Salem, NC. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $80 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $160 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Jersey City, NJ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem, NC to Jersey City, NJ

Renting a moving truck for the 557-mile move from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Jersey City, New Jersey, costs between $456 and $1,274, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $189 - $216
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Winston-Salem daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $456 - $898
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $511 - $1,066
• 4+ bedrooms: $625 - $1,274

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $160 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 $69 and $346 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $189 - $216 in fuel for the 557-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $745 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem, NC to Jersey City, NJ

If you're moving a larger household from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 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 Jersey City, New Jersey.

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 $991 and $2,101.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $960 - $1,595
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $991 - $2,101
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,362 - $2,657

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $80 - $160 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, typically costs $745.

What are the best freight companies from Winston-Salem 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. Salem Carriers, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): Salem Carriers, 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: Winston-Salem, NC 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 Winston-Salem 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.