($543+) Greenville, SC to Jersey City, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Greenville, SC to Jersey City, NJ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 719-mile move from Greenville, South Carolina, to Jersey City, New Jersey, with costs ranging from $1,550 - $7,637. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $332 - $2,212. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Greenville and Jersey City. Local movers in Greenville typically start around $271 as a base rate plus $189/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,550 - $4,246
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,228 - $5,624
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,987 - $7,637

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 Greenville to Jersey City.

Specialty moving services from Greenville, SC to Jersey City, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Greenville 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 Greenville 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 Greenville, SC to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Greenville, South Carolina, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,094 and $3,540. 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 Greenville typically runs around $85/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,094 - $1,967
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,322 - $2,616
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,826 - $3,540

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 $774 in Greenville, SC. 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 $83 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $166 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 Greenville 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 Greenville, SC to Jersey City, NJ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 719 miles from Greenville, South Carolina, to Jersey City, New Jersey, running $516 - $1,437. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $253 - $289
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Greenville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $516 - $999
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $551 - $1,258
• 4+ bedrooms: $711 - $1,437

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $166 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Greenville, South Carolina, usually costs about $774 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 719-mile drive falls between $253 and $289, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $55 and $332 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Greenville 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 Greenville, SC to Jersey City, NJ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Greenville, South Carolina, to Jersey City, New Jersey, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,058 and $2,136.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $966 - $1,717
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,058 - $2,136
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,416 - $2,775

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Greenville, South Carolina, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $774.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $83 and $166 per foot.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Acme Logistics, Inc. (4.46/5 stars): Acme Logistics, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Greenville, SC 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 Greenville 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.