($1,682+) Los Angeles, CA to Jersey City, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to Jersey City, NJ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,772-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Jersey City, New Jersey, with costs ranging from $1,385 - $12,988. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $460 - $3,064. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Los Angeles and Jersey City. Local movers in Los Angeles typically start around $200 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,385 - $6,047
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,093 - $8,464
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,932 - $12,988

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 Los Angeles to Jersey City.

Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to Jersey City, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $2,009 and $7,272. 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 Los Angeles typically runs around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,009 - $4,024
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,554 - $5,388
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,595 - $7,272

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $115 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $230 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $1,072 in Los Angeles, CA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Jersey City, NJ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Jersey City, NJ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,772 miles from Los Angeles, California, to Jersey City, New Jersey, running $1,554 - $4,356. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,351 - $1,544
• Daily insurance: $46/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $31
• Los Angeles daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,554 - $2,950
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,700 - $3,697
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,215 - $4,356

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $115 and $536.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $230.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,351 and $1,544 for the 2,772-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $1,072 for 2 movers in Los Angeles, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Jersey City, NJ

For larger DIY moves from Los Angeles, California, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Jersey City, New Jersey.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $2,168 and $4,266.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,808 - $3,588
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,168 - $4,266
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,962 - $6,233

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Los Angeles, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,072.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $115 and $230 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Los Angeles to Jersey City?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Los Angeles, CA 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 Los Angeles 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.