($1,749+) Modesto, CA to Jersey City, NJ Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Modesto, California, to Jersey City, New Jersey, costs between $1,498 and $13,638. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,889-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $377 - $2,512, 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 Modesto and Jersey City. For a rough baseline, movers based in Modesto tend to start around $314 plus $128/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 Modesto to Jersey City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,498 - $6,676
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,255 - $8,198
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,410 - $13,638

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 Modesto to Jersey City.

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

Specialty needs vary by market — 79% of Modesto 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 Modesto 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 Modesto, CA to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Modesto, California, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $2,087 and $7,887. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Modesto typically costs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,087 - $3,986
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,654 - $5,552
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,774 - $7,887

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $94 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $188 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Jersey City, NJ, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $879 in Modesto, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

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

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,889 miles from Modesto, California, to Jersey City, New Jersey, running $1,649 - $4,915. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,155 - $1,319
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Modesto daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,649 - $3,201
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,841 - $3,965
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,169 - $4,915

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $188 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 $82 and $408 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,155 - $1,319 in fuel for the 2,889-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $879 in Modesto, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Modesto, California, 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 $1,130 and $4,666.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,878 - $3,766
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,145 - $4,666
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,020 - $5,819

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Modesto, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $879.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $94 - $188 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Modesto 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. Speed Intermodal (4.7/5 stars): Speed Intermodal 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: Modesto, 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 Modesto 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.