($1,393+) Tucson, AZ to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tucson, AZ to Newark, NJ

Hiring full-service movers from Tucson, Arizona, to Newark, New Jersey, costs between $2,627 and $11,938. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,393-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $337 - $2,244, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Tucson and Newark. For a rough baseline, movers based in Tucson tend to start around $160 plus $85/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,627 - $5,813
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,648 - $7,719
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,854 - $11,938

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 Tucson to Newark.

Specialty moving services from Tucson, AZ to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Tucson movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Newark, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Tucson, AZ to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Tucson, Arizona, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,840 and $7,046. 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 Tucson runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,840 - $3,345
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,408 - $4,697
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,147 - $7,046

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 $785 in Tucson, AZ. 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 $84 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $168 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 Newark, NJ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ to Newark, NJ

Truck rentals from Tucson, Arizona, to Newark, New Jersey, range from $1,463 - $3,893 for the 2,393-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $854 - $976
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Tucson daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,463 - $2,586
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,494 - $3,175
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,867 - $3,893

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Tucson, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $785.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $854 - $976 for the 2,393-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $67 and $365, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $168 per night for hotel stops on the 2,393-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $337 - $505.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ to Newark, 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 Tucson, Arizona, to Newark, 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 $1,831 and $4,036.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,640 - $3,170
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,831 - $4,036
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,622 - $5,369

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Tucson, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $785.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $84 - $168 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Tucson to Newark?

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. Cti, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Cti, 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: Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson 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.