($1,454+) San Diego, CA to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Diego, CA to Newark, NJ

Full-service movers for the 2,749-mile relocation from San Diego, California, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,227 and $12,223. 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 $441 - $2,940, 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 San Diego typically charge a base rate around $226 plus $200 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,227 - $6,040
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,881 - $7,967
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,939 - $12,223

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 Diego to Newark.

Specialty moving services from San Diego, CA to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market: 72% of San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego, CA to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from San Diego, California, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,810 and $7,093. 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 San Diego adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,810 - $3,519
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,371 - $5,254
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,539 - $7,093

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $110 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $221 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Newark, 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 $1,029 in San Diego, 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 San Diego 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 San Diego, CA to Newark, NJ

Plan on $1,544 - $4,286 for a rental moving truck on the 2,749-mile route from San Diego, California, to Newark, New Jersey. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,286 - $1,469
• Daily insurance: $44/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• San Diego daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,544 - $2,875
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,640 - $3,389
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,134 - $4,286

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $1,286 - $1,469 for the 2,749-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 Diego, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $1,029.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,749-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $221 per night, adding $441 - $662 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $74 and $441.

What are the best moving truck rentals from San Diego 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 San Diego, CA to Newark, NJ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from San Diego, California, to Newark, 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 $1,323 and $4,244.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,629 - $3,199
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,877 - $4,244
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,589 - $5,341

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $110 - $221 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in San Diego, California, for about five hours typically runs $1,029.

What are the best freight companies from San Diego 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: San Diego, CA 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 San Diego 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

A move from San Diego, CA, to Newark, NJ, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,227 - $12,223 on the 2,749-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,810 - $7,093, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,544 - $4,286. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,881 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Panasonic Corporation of North America and Prudential Financial.