($1,682+) San Jose, CA to Manchester, NH Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Jose, CA to Manchester, NH

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 3,169-mile move from San Jose, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire, with costs ranging from $1,423 - $13,343. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $549 - $3,660. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between San Jose and Manchester. Local movers in San Jose typically start around $316 as a base rate plus $119/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from San Jose to Manchester:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,423 - $6,144
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,204 - $8,100
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,591 - $13,343

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 San Jose to Manchester.

Specialty moving services from San Jose, CA to Manchester, NH

Specialty needs vary by market: 54% of San Jose movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Manchester, 72% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from San Jose to Manchester?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in New Hampshire Motor Transport 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.

Moving container costs from San Jose, CA to Manchester, NH

Moving containers from San Jose, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire, cost between $2,082 and $7,073. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in San Jose runs about $120/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from San Jose to Manchester:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,082 - $3,714
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,676 - $5,173
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,733 - $7,073

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 $1,281 in San Jose, CA. 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 $137 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $275 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 Manchester, NH, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers San Jose to Manchester?

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 San Jose, CA to Manchester, NH

A rental truck for this 3,169-mile move from San Jose, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire, costs between $1,552 and $4,403. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,845 - $2,109
• Daily insurance: $55/day
• Equipment rentals: $13 - $37
• San Jose daily rental rate: $19 - $49
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

These are typical moving truck rental costs from San Jose to Manchester based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,552 - $3,043
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,786 - $3,925
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,326 - $4,403

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $1,845 - $2,109 for the 3,169-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in San Jose, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $1,281.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 3,169-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $275 per night, adding $549 - $824 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $92 and $549.

What are the best moving truck rentals from San Jose to Manchester?

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 San Jose, CA to Manchester, NH

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 San Jose, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire. 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,995 and $4,530.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from San Jose to Manchester:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,730 - $3,342
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,995 - $4,530
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,757 - $6,254

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 $137 and $275.
• 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 San Jose, California, for roughly five hours typically average $1,281.

What are the best freight companies from San Jose to Manchester?

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.

Cost of living: San Jose, CA vs Manchester, NH

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Manchester, side by side with San Jose 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

The 3,169-mile move from San Jose, CA, to Manchester, NH, costs between $1,423 and $13,343 with full-service movers, $2,082 - $7,073 with a moving container, and $1,552 - $4,403 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $4,204 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Southern New Hampshire University and Freudenberg North America Limited Partnership.