($1,640+) 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 $3,212 - $14,196. 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: $3,212 - $7,095
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,991 - $10,020
• 4+ bedrooms: $9,390 - $14,196

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 — 92% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Newark, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Seattle 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 Seattle, WA to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $2,125 and $7,790. 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 Seattle adds around $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,125 - $3,821
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,730 - $5,709
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,548 - $7,790

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 $1,042 in Seattle, WA. 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 $112 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $223 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 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

Plan on $1,706 - $4,418 for a rental moving truck on the 2,830-mile route from Seattle, Washington, to Newark, New Jersey. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• 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: $1,706 - $3,054
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,688 - $3,637
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,292 - $4,418

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Seattle, Washington, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $1,042.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,340 - $1,531 for the 2,830-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $89 and $484, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $223 per night for hotel stops on the 2,830-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $446 - $670.

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

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Seattle, Washington, to Newark, New Jersey. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $2,141 and $4,522.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,913 - $3,723
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,141 - $4,522
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,073 - $5,869

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $112 and $223.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Seattle, Washington, for roughly five hours typically average $1,042.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Newark?

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. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport 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.

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.