($1,485+) Seattle, WA to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Newark, NJ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,830-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Newark, New Jersey, with costs ranging from $2,770 - $13,529. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $446 - $2,976. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Seattle and Newark. Local movers in Seattle typically start around $260 as a base rate plus $141/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Seattle to Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,770 - $6,487
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,304 - $9,271
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,351 - $13,529

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 Seattle to Newark.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Seattle 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 Seattle to Newark?

Movers licensed to operate in New Jersey are typically members of the New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Seattle, WA to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $2,004 and $7,276. 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 Seattle typically runs around $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,004 - $3,752
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,550 - $5,384
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,312 - $7,276

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Seattle, WA and Newark, 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 $1,042 in Seattle, WA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $112 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $223 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 Seattle 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 Seattle, WA to Newark, NJ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,830 miles from Seattle, Washington, to Newark, New Jersey, running $1,485 - $4,167. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,340 - $1,531
• Daily insurance: $45/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $30
• Seattle daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.19 - $1.39

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,485 - $3,150
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,726 - $3,752
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,013 - $4,167

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $223 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 $97 and $484 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,340 - $1,531 in fuel for the 2,830-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,042 in Seattle, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Seattle 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 Seattle, WA to Newark, NJ

If you're moving a larger household from Seattle, Washington, 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 Newark, New Jersey.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $2,019 and $4,265.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,752 - $3,444
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,019 - $4,265
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,650 - $5,649

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 Seattle, Washington, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,042.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $112 and $223 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Newark?

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.

Cost of living: Seattle, WA 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 Seattle 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 Seattle, WA, to Newark, NJ, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,770 for a studio to $13,529 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 2,830-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $2,004 - $7,276. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,485 - $4,167, 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 $4,304 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.