($884+) Lafayette, LA to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lafayette, LA to Newark, NJ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,404-mile move from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Newark, New Jersey, with costs ranging from $2,148 - $8,611. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $324 - $2,160. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Lafayette and Newark. Local movers in Lafayette typically start around $260 as a base rate plus $260/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Lafayette to Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,148 - $5,021
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,981 - $6,643
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,771 - $8,611

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 Lafayette to Newark.

Specialty moving services from Lafayette, LA to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market: 40% of Lafayette movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Newark, 62% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Lafayette to Newark?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Lafayette, LA to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,347 and $4,405. 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 Newark. If you go over that window, storage in Lafayette adds around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Lafayette to Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,347 - $2,542
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,618 - $3,273
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,315 - $4,405

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $81 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $162 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Newark, NJ, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $756 in Lafayette, LA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Lafayette to Newark?

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 Lafayette, LA to Newark, NJ

Truck rentals from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Newark, New Jersey, range from $884 - $2,434 for the 1,404-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $482 - $551
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Lafayette daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Lafayette to Newark based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $884 - $1,627
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $901 - $2,012
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,180 - $2,434

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 $81 and $378.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $162.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $482 and $551 for the 1,404-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 $756 for 2 movers in Lafayette, Louisiana, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lafayette to Newark?

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 Lafayette, LA to Newark, NJ

For larger DIY moves from Lafayette, Louisiana, 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 Newark, 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 a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,349 and $2,867.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Lafayette to Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,129 - $2,154
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,349 - $2,867
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,852 - $3,855

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 Lafayette, Louisiana, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $756.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $81 and $162 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Lafayette to Newark?

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.

Cost of living: Lafayette, LA vs Newark, NJ

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

How you handle your interstate move from Lafayette, LA, to Newark, NJ, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,148 - $8,611 on the 1,404-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,347 - $4,405 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $884 - $2,434 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,981 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Panasonic Corporation of North America and Prudential Financial.