($1,251+) El Paso, TX to Jersey City, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from El Paso, TX to Jersey City, NJ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,178-mile move from El Paso, Texas, to Jersey City, New Jersey, with prices running from $2,726 - $11,742. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $316 - $2,104 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between El Paso and Jersey City are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, El Paso movers tend to run around $244 as a base rate plus $95/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,726 - $5,866
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,623 - $7,910
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,525 - $11,742

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 El Paso to Jersey City.

Specialty moving services from El Paso, TX to Jersey City, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso, TX to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from El Paso, Texas, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,750 and $6,269. 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 El Paso runs about $65/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,750 - $3,303
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,265 - $4,820
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,109 - $6,269

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 $736 in El Paso, 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 $79 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $158 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 El Paso 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 El Paso, TX to Jersey City, NJ

Renting a moving truck for the 2,178-mile move from El Paso, Texas, to Jersey City, New Jersey, costs between $1,303 and $3,671, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $729 - $833
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• El Paso daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,303 - $2,568
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,412 - $2,847
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,728 - $3,671

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $158 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 El Paso, Texas, usually costs about $736 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,178-mile drive falls between $729 and $833, 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 $53 and $316 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from El Paso 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 El Paso, TX to Jersey City, NJ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from El Paso, Texas, to Jersey City, New Jersey, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,776 and $3,857.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,591 - $2,852
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,776 - $3,857
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,612 - $4,964

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $79 - $158 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in El Paso, Texas, typically costs $736.

What are the best freight companies from El Paso to Jersey City?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. THE Foret Companies (4.5/5 stars): THE Foret Companies is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: El Paso, TX 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 El Paso 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.