($1,676+) San Jose, CA to Newark, NJ Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,928-mile move from San Jose, California, to Newark, New Jersey, with costs ranging from $1,482 - $14,034. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $578 - $3,852. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between San Jose and Newark. 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 Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,482 - $6,803
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,293 - $8,881
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,406 - $14,034

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 Newark.

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

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of San Jose 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 San Jose to Newark?

Look for New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in New Jersey beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from San Jose, CA to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from San Jose, California, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $2,173 and $7,674. 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 Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,173 - $4,072
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,655 - $5,788
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,593 - $7,674

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $144 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $289 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $1,348 in San Jose, CA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Newark, NJ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers San Jose 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 Jose, CA to Newark, NJ

Renting a moving truck for the 2,928-mile move from San Jose, California, to Newark, New Jersey, costs between $1,659 and $4,656, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,794 - $2,051
• Daily insurance: $58/day
• Equipment rentals: $13 - $39
• 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 Newark based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,659 - $3,251
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,779 - $3,871
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,410 - $4,656

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $289 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in San Jose, California, usually costs about $1,348 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,928-mile drive falls between $1,794 and $2,051, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $96 and $578 to your total.

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

If you're moving a larger household from San Jose, California, 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. Most moves on this route fall between $2,233 and $4,540.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,804 - $3,628
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,233 - $4,540
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,905 - $6,077

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $144 - $289 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in San Jose, California, typically costs $1,348.

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

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. PRO Logistics (4.54/5 stars): PRO Logistics 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: San Jose, 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 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.