($1,484+) Reno, NV to Jersey City, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Reno, NV to Jersey City, NJ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,686-mile move from Reno, Nevada, to Jersey City, New Jersey, with prices running from $2,552 - $13,412. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $382 - $2,548 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Reno and Jersey City are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Reno movers tend to run around $404 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,552 - $6,558
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,156 - $8,575
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,357 - $13,412

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 Reno to Jersey City.

Specialty moving services from Reno, NV to Jersey City, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Reno 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 Reno to Jersey City?

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 Reno, NV to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Reno, Nevada, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,976 and $7,206. 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 Reno typically runs around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,976 - $3,685
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,510 - $5,129
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,673 - $7,206

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Reno, NV 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 $892 in Reno, NV, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $96 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $191 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 Reno 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 Reno, NV to Jersey City, NJ

Plan on $1,562 - $4,646 for a rental moving truck on the 2,686-mile route from Reno, Nevada, to Jersey City, New Jersey. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,089 - $1,244
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Reno daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,562 - $2,968
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,625 - $3,461
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,139 - $4,646

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $191 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $83 and $414 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,089 - $1,244 in fuel for the 2,686-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $892 in Reno, Nevada, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Reno 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 Reno, NV to Jersey City, NJ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Reno, Nevada, to Jersey City, New Jersey. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,147 and $4,274.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,761 - $3,385
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,110 - $4,274
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,713 - $6,055

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $96 and $191.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Reno, Nevada, for roughly five hours typically average $892.

What are the best freight companies from Reno 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. High Mountain Transport, LLC (4.76/5 stars): High Mountain Transport, LLC 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: Reno, NV 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 Reno 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.