($1,435+) Tempe, AZ to Jersey City, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tempe, AZ to Jersey City, NJ

Hiring full-service movers from Tempe, Arizona, to Jersey City, New Jersey, costs between $2,601 and $12,184. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,395-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $371 - $2,476, 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 Tempe and Jersey City. For a rough baseline, movers based in Tempe tend to start around $200 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 Tempe to Jersey City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,601 - $5,753
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,800 - $7,719
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,282 - $12,184

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 Tempe to Jersey City.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Jersey City, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Tempe 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 Tempe 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 Tempe, AZ to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,840 and $7,046. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Tempe costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,840 - $3,486
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,384 - $5,044
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,311 - $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 $867 in Tempe, 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 $93 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $186 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 Tempe 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 Tempe, AZ to Jersey City, NJ

Renting a moving truck for the 2,395-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Jersey City, New Jersey, costs between $1,407 and $3,853, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $943 - $1,078
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Tempe daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,407 - $2,586
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,494 - $3,175
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,848 - $3,853

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $186 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 Tempe, Arizona, usually costs about $867 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,395-mile drive falls between $943 and $1,078, 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 $62 and $371 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tempe 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 Tempe, AZ to Jersey City, NJ

If you're moving a larger household from Tempe, Arizona, 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 $1,983 and $3,917.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,657 - $3,170
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,983 - $3,917
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,675 - $5,208

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 $93 - $186 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Tempe, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $867.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Tempe, AZ 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 Tempe 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.