($1,510+) Ontario, CA to Jersey City, NJ Movers

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The cost to move from Ontario, CA to Jersey City, NJ ranges from $1,342 to $12,578, with an average cost of $4,750. Moves can be as low as $1,510 if you're wanting to DIY it.

This move covers about 2,737 miles and usually takes 7 to 21 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.

Compare moving options from Ontario, CA to Jersey City, NJ

Moving options from Ontario to Jersey City fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service costs run $1,342 - $12,578 on this route depending on how much you're moving, with an average cost of $4,750, and movers handle all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 30% less for the same home size, and rental trucks are around 60% less, though both require you to handle the loading. This particular route covers 2,737 miles and typically takes 7 to 21 days depending on the service you pick.

Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 2,737-mile route from Ontario to Jersey City, broken down by home size:

Home size Full-service movers Moving container Rental truck Freight trailer
Studio / 1 bedroom $1,342 - $5,907 $1,978 - $3,923 $1,526 - $3,202 $1,799 - $3,357
2 - 3 bedrooms $3,870 - $8,282 $2,618 - $5,354 $1,738 - $3,703 $2,115 - $4,154
4+ bedrooms $7,894 - $12,578 $3,538 - $7,520 $2,088 - $4,364 $2,859 - $5,663

Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 23, 2026.

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

Full-service movers for the 2,737-mile relocation from Ontario, California, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,342 and $12,578. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $382 - $2,548, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Ontario typically charge a base rate around $248 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,342 - $5,907
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,870 - $8,282
  • 4+ bedrooms: $7,894 - $12,578

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 Ontario to Jersey City.

The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from California to New Jersey. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.

Pro tip: Avoiding peak moving season dates (May - September) is one of the easiest ways to reduce costs. Off-season moves typically come with lower pricing and more room to negotiate since movers have fewer bookings.

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Specialty moving services from Ontario, CA to Jersey City, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Ontario movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Jersey City, 93% of movers offer the same service.

Service When you need it Typical cost
Full packingFull crew packing100% of local movers$637 - $6,370
Storage in transitNew place not ready85% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: Golden Eagle Moving, LLC$255 - $1,529/mo
Shuttle feeTruck can't reach door$382 - $3,058
Full-value protectionMore than $0.60/lb coverage43% of local movers$300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value)
Small movesUnder ~2,000 lbs49% of local movers$1,274 - $3,822
Office / commercialWorkplace relocation$3,185 - $12,740
Car shippingSecond vehicle$954 - $1,813
Antiques & fine artFragile, high-value items62% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Golden Eagle Moving, LLC$1,274 - $3,185
PianoAny piano type77% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: Golden Eagle Moving, LLC$1,019 - $4,459
Pool tableDisassembly & re-leveling38% of local movers$382 - $1,911
Hot tubHeavy, needs disconnect29% of local movers21% nationallyTop pick: Big Deahl's Movers$828 - $2,548
Wine collectionClimate-controlled transport$382 - $19,110+
Pet relocationGround, air, or concierge$382 - $4,459+

What are the best full-service movers from Ontario to Jersey City?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

  1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
  2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
  3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Ontario, CA. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.

Moving container costs from Ontario, CA to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Ontario, California, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,978 and $7,520. 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 Ontario typically runs around $100/month.

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,978 - $3,923
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,618 - $5,354
  • 4+ bedrooms: $3,538 - $7,520

What other costs come with moving containers?

  • Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Ontario, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $892, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
  • Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $96 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $191 per month.
  • Access: Most major container companies serve both Ontario, CA, and Jersey City, NJ, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
  • Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a California to New Jersey move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.

Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,978. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $2,618 - $5,354, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.

What are the best moving containers Ontario 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)

Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Ontario to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Ontario:

  • Big Deahl's Movers (4.8/5), 12 years in business
  • Sterling Van Lines (4.6/5), 35 years in business
  • Merit Moving Systems (4.9/5), 39 years in business

Moving truck rental costs from Ontario, CA to Jersey City, NJ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,737 miles from Ontario, California, to Jersey City, New Jersey, running $1,526 - $4,364. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

  • Fuel for the drive: $1,109 - $1,268
  • Daily insurance: $38/day
  • Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
  • Ontario daily rental rate: $19 - $39
  • Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09
Home sizeTypical truck size
Studio / 1 bedroom10 - 12 ft
2 - 3 bedrooms15 - 17 ft
4+ bedrooms20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel)

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,526 - $3,202
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,738 - $3,703
  • 4+ bedrooms: $2,088 - $4,364

Pro tip: A rental truck from Ontario to Jersey City looks affordable at first glance, with base rates of $1,526 - $4,364. But once you factor in fuel ($1,109 - $1,268) , overnight lodging ($191/night), meals, and equipment rentals, most people end up spending $600 - $1,200 more than the base rate suggests. Building that into your budget upfront saves you from sticker shock at the end of the move.

What other costs come with rental trucks?

  • Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
  • Lodging: Budget around $191 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 Ontario, California, usually costs about $892 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
  • Gas: Fuel for the 2,737-mile drive falls between $1,109 and $1,268, 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 $64 and $382 to your total.

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

If you're moving a larger household from Ontario, California, 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 $2,115 and $4,154.

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,799 - $3,357
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,115 - $4,154
  • 4+ bedrooms: $2,859 - $5,663

Pro tip: Loading a freight trailer is a bit different from filling a container. The 4-foot ramp can be steep with large items, and getting the most out of 8 feet of vertical clearance takes planning. Since pricing is based on linear feet used, every inch of wasted space has a cost.

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 Ontario, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $892.
  • More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $96 and $191 per foot.

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

  1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
  2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
  3. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Pro tip: Freight trailers are one of the fastest ways to move your belongings interstate, often beating full-service movers on delivery time. If getting your stuff to Jersey City quickly is a priority, freight is worth a hard look. That said, freight carriers typically require you to be available to receive your shipment within a set window, so if you need short-term storage or your new place won't be ready right away, a container or full-service mover may give you more flexibility.

Cost of living: Ontario, 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 Ontario on housing, income, and taxes.

Measure Ontario, CA Jersey City, NJ
Cost of living index119140
Average rent$2,619/mo$2,975/mo
Median home value$564,076$538,163
Average income$82,806/yr$94,813/yr
Unemployment rate6.9%8.3%
State income taxUp to 13.3%Up to 10.7%
Walkability score48/10087/100
Safety index49.75/10056.79/100
Air qualityGoodModerate

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

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Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Ontario, CA, to Jersey City, NJ, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,342 - $12,578 on the 2,737-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,978 - $7,520 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,526 - $4,364 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,870 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Kuehne + Nagel International AG and Tokio Marine Management.

FAQs: Moving from Ontario, CA, to Jersey City, NJ

What size moving truck do I need for this route?

Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 3 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.

How much does it cost to move from Ontario, CA to Jersey City, NJ?

Costs on this route range from around $1,342 to $12,578, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $1,342 and $12,578, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.

What is the cheapest way to move from Ontario, CA to Jersey City, NJ?

Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $1,738 - $3,703. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.

What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?

The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($1,109 - $1,268), daily insurance ($38/day), and equipment rentals ($9 - $25) on top. Overnight stops can add another $191/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.

How long does a move from Ontario, CA to Jersey City, NJ take?

Full-service movers and container companies typically complete this route in 5 - 7 days, since carriers consolidate shipments heading the same direction. Freight trailers are usually the fastest option outside of driving yourself, with deliveries in 3 - 5 days, though you'll need to be ready to receive your shipment on arrival. Driving a rental truck yourself puts the schedule entirely in your hands.

What percentage of Ontario movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?

About 77% of movers in Ontario handle piano moves, and 62% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.