($1,002+) Jersey City, NJ to Fort Worth, TX Movers

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

For the 1,581-mile move from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Fort Worth, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,281 and $9,099. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $374 - $2,496 (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 Jersey City generally start around $256 plus $139 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,281 - $4,790
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,042 - $6,526
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,554 - $9,099

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 Fort Worth.

Specialty moving services from Jersey City, NJ to Fort Worth, TX

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining 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 Fort Worth, TX

Moving containers from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Fort Worth, Texas, cost between $1,524 and $5,404. 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 Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,524 - $2,751
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,929 - $3,690
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,472 - $5,404

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 $874 in Jersey City, NJ. 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 $94 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $187 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 Fort Worth, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Jersey City to Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth, TX

A rental truck for this 1,581-mile move from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Fort Worth, Texas, costs between $1,002 and $2,879. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $628 - $717
• 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 Fort Worth based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,002 - $1,904
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,063 - $2,333
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,380 - $2,879

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $628 - $717 for the 1,581-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Jersey City, New Jersey, for about 5 hours typically costs around $874.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,581-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $187 per night, adding $374 - $562 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $62 and $374.

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

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 Fort Worth, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Fort Worth, Texas. 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 $1,123 and $3,014.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,397 - $2,426
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,589 - $3,014
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,060 - $3,991

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 $94 - $187 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Jersey City, New Jersey, for about five hours typically runs $874.

What are the best freight companies from Jersey City to Fort Worth?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Jersey City, NJ vs Fort Worth, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Fort Worth, 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.