($1,618+) Oakland, CA to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Oakland, CA to Newark, NJ

Hiring full-service movers from Oakland, California, to Newark, New Jersey, costs between $1,359 and $13,115. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,890-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $515 - $3,432, 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 Oakland and Newark. For a rough baseline, movers based in Oakland tend to start around $281 plus $147/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 Oakland to Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,359 - $6,359
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,891 - $7,814
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,008 - $13,115

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 Oakland to Newark.

Specialty moving services from Oakland, CA to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market: 53% of Oakland 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 Oakland to Newark?

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 Oakland, CA to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Oakland, California, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,890 and $7,583. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Newark. If you go over that window, storage in Oakland adds around $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,890 - $3,571
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,427 - $5,237
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,455 - $7,583

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 $1,201 in Oakland, CA. 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 $129 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $257 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 Oakland 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 Oakland, CA to Newark, NJ

Truck rentals from Oakland, California, to Newark, New Jersey, range from $1,540 - $4,413 for the 2,890-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,578 - $1,803
• Daily insurance: $51/day
• Equipment rentals: $12 - $34
• Oakland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.39

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,540 - $3,141
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,651 - $3,522
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,110 - $4,413

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $257 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 Oakland, California, usually costs about $1,201 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,890-mile drive falls between $1,578 and $1,803, 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 $86 and $515 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Oakland 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 Oakland, CA to Newark, NJ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Oakland, California, to Newark, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $2,043 and $4,020.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,841 - $3,451
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,043 - $4,020
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,848 - $5,662

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 $129 - $257 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Oakland, California, for about five hours typically runs $1,201.

What are the best freight companies from Oakland to Newark?

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.

Cost of living: Oakland, CA 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 Oakland 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

For a move from Oakland, CA, to Newark, NJ, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,359 for a studio to $13,115 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 2,890-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,890 - $7,583. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,540 - $4,413, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,891 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

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