($560+) Chattanooga, TN to Jersey City, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chattanooga, TN to Jersey City, NJ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 814-mile move from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Jersey City, New Jersey, with prices running from $1,813 - $8,535. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $330 - $2,200 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Chattanooga and Jersey City are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Chattanooga movers tend to run around $280 as a base rate plus $99/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,813 - $4,776
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,490 - $6,197
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,325 - $8,535

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 Chattanooga to Jersey City.

Specialty moving services from Chattanooga, TN to Jersey City, NJ

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

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 Chattanooga, TN to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,084 and $3,655. 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 Jersey City. If you go over that window, storage in Chattanooga adds around $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,084 - $2,059
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,422 - $2,886
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,006 - $3,655

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Chattanooga, TN and Jersey City, NJ. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $770 in Chattanooga, TN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $83 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $165 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga, TN to Jersey City, NJ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 814 miles from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Jersey City, New Jersey, running $590 - $1,602. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $285 - $326
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Chattanooga daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $590 - $1,134
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $617 - $1,255
• 4+ bedrooms: $813 - $1,602

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 $83 and $385.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $165.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $285 and $326 for the 814-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 $770 for 2 movers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga, TN to Jersey City, NJ

If you're moving a larger household from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Jersey City, New Jersey.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,149 and $2,285.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,046 - $1,872
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,149 - $2,285
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,621 - $3,073

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 Chattanooga, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $770.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $83 and $165 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Chattanooga 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. Covenant Logistics (4.8/5 stars): Covenant Logistics 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: Chattanooga, TN 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 Chattanooga 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.