($957+) Plano, TX to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Plano, TX to Newark, NJ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,538-mile move from Plano, Texas, to Newark, New Jersey, with prices running from $2,179 - $9,634. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $364 - $2,424 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Plano and Newark are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Plano movers tend to run around $181 as a base rate plus $92/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,179 - $4,778
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,095 - $6,812
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,036 - $9,634

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 Plano to Newark.

Specialty moving services from Plano, TX to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Plano movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Newark, 62% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association, the group most New Jersey movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Plano, TX to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Plano, Texas, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,443 and $5,052. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Plano typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,443 - $2,474
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,773 - $3,745
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,318 - $5,052

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 $848 in Plano, TX. 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 $91 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $182 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 Plano 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 Plano, TX to Newark, NJ

Plan on $957 - $2,591 for a rental moving truck on the 1,538-mile route from Plano, Texas, to Newark, New Jersey. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $593 - $678
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Plano daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $957 - $1,712
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $986 - $2,038
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,192 - $2,591

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Plano, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $848.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $593 - $678 for the 1,538-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 $73 and $394, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $182 per night for hotel stops on the 1,538-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $364 - $545.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Plano 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 Plano, TX 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 Plano, Texas, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,348 and $2,823.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,286 - $2,273
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,348 - $2,823
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,873 - $4,042

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Plano, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $848.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $91 - $182 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 Plano 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.

Cost of living: Plano, TX 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 Plano 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.

Our take

A move from Plano, TX, to Newark, NJ, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,179 - $9,634 on the 1,538-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,443 - $5,052, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $957 - $2,591. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,095 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Panasonic Corporation of North America and Prudential Financial.