($1,736+) Jersey City, NJ to Seattle, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jersey City, NJ to Seattle, WA

Hiring full-service movers from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Seattle, Washington, costs between $2,424 and $12,828. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,858-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $442 - $2,944, 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 Jersey City and Seattle. For a rough baseline, movers based in Jersey City tend to start around $256 plus $139/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 Jersey City to Seattle:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,424 - $6,340
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,806 - $7,801
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,385 - $12,828

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 Seattle.

Specialty moving services from Jersey City, NJ to Seattle, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Jersey City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Seattle, 92% of movers offer the same service.

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

Washington Movers Conference membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Washington, 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 Jersey City, NJ to Seattle, WA

Moving containers from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $2,096 and $7,609. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Jersey City typically runs around $130/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,096 - $3,883
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,718 - $5,463
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,753 - $7,609

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 $1,030 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 $110 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $221 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 Seattle, WA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Jersey City to Seattle?

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 Seattle, WA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,858 miles from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Seattle, Washington, running $1,670 - $4,547. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,339 - $1,530
• Daily insurance: $44/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• 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 Seattle based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,670 - $3,143
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,863 - $3,934
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,332 - $4,547

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $221 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 Jersey City, New Jersey, usually costs about $1,030 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,858-mile drive falls between $1,339 and $1,530, 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 $74 and $442 to your total.

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

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 Seattle, WA

If you're moving a larger household from Jersey City, New Jersey, 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 Seattle, Washington.

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 $2,239 and $4,237.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,924 - $3,459
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,239 - $4,237
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,885 - $6,210

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 $110 - $221 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 $1,030.

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

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. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. 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: Jersey City, NJ vs Seattle, WA

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