($674+) Madison, WI to Jersey City, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Madison, WI to Jersey City, NJ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 942-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Jersey City, New Jersey, with prices running from $2,215 - $8,553. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $353 - $2,356 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Madison and Jersey City are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Madison movers tend to run around $371 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,215 - $5,109
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,488 - $6,599
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,568 - $8,553

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 Madison to Jersey City.

Specialty moving services from Madison, WI to Jersey City, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Madison 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 Madison to Jersey City?

New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in New Jersey, 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 Madison, WI to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,138 and $4,005. 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 Madison runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,138 - $2,176
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,601 - $3,053
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,012 - $4,005

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 $825 in Madison, WI. 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 $88 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $177 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 Madison 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 Madison, WI to Jersey City, NJ

Plan on $635 - $1,879 for a rental moving truck on the 942-mile route from Madison, Wisconsin, to Jersey City, New Jersey. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $353 - $404
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Madison daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $635 - $1,202
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $721 - $1,473
• 4+ bedrooms: $914 - $1,879

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $177 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 Madison, Wisconsin, usually costs about $825 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 942-mile drive falls between $353 and $404, 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 $59 and $353 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Madison 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 Madison, WI to Jersey City, NJ

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Madison, Wisconsin, to Jersey City, New Jersey. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,220 and $2,443.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,110 - $2,017
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,220 - $2,443
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,708 - $3,015

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 $88 and $177.
• 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 Madison, Wisconsin, for roughly five hours typically average $825.

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

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. Larson Transportation, LLC (4.3/5 stars): Larson Transportation, LLC 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: Madison, WI 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 Madison 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.