($1,064+) Denver, CO to Jersey City, NJ Movers
Moving from Denver, CO, to Jersey City, NJ, runs anywhere from $1,064 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $10,618 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 1,775 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 5 to 16 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,366, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $10,618 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,480 - $5,311, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $1,064 - $2,751.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Denver, CO, to Jersey City, NJ. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,098 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Denver, CO to Jersey City, NJ
There are 3 main ways to move from Denver to Jersey City: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $3,098 - $6,860. Moving containers run about 36% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 63% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 5 to 16 days for this 1,775-mile route, depending on which option you go with.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,775-mile route from Denver to Jersey City, broken down by home size:
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Rental truck | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $2,366 - $5,192 | $1,480 - $2,656 | $1,064 - $2,048 | $1,372 - $2,441 |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | $3,098 - $6,860 | $1,971 - $3,796 | $1,152 - $2,461 | $1,576 - $3,287 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $6,206 - $10,618 | $2,535 - $5,311 | $1,480 - $2,751 | $2,133 - $4,164 |
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated November 2, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Jersey City, NJ
A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,775-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Jersey City, New Jersey, with prices running from $2,366 - $10,618. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $398 - $2,656 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Denver and Jersey City are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Denver movers tend to run around $262 as a base rate plus $115/hour per mover, for comparison.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Denver to Jersey City:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,366 - $5,192
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,098 - $6,860
- 4+ bedrooms: $6,206 - $10,618
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 Denver to Jersey City.
Pro tip: Moving company rates climb during peak moving season (May –-September) when demand peaks. Scheduling your move outside of that window can lead to noticeably lower costs and better availability.
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Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Jersey City, NJ
Specialty needs vary by market: 48% of Denver movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Jersey City, 61% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing70% of local movers | $664 - $6,640 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready48% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: Moving Brothers LLC | $266 - $1,594/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $398 - $3,187 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage15% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs53% of local movers | $1,328 - $3,984 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $3,320 - $13,280 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $995 - $1,890 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items19% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: Moving Brothers LLC | $1,328 - $3,320 |
| Piano | Any piano type39% of local movers41% nationallyTop pick: Moving Brothers LLC | $1,062 - $4,648 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling10% of local movers | $398 - $1,992 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect8% of local movers9% nationally | $863 - $2,656 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $398 - $19,920+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $398 - $4,648+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Denver to Jersey City?
Look for New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in New Jersey beyond this list.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Denver, CO. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.
Moving container costs from Denver, CO to Jersey City, NJ
Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,480 and $5,311. 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 Denver typically runs around $80/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Denver to Jersey City:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,480 - $2,656
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,971 - $3,796
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,535 - $5,311
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $100 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $199 per month.
- Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Jersey City, 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 $930 in Denver, CO. 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.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Colorado to New Jersey move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,480. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $1,971 - $3,796.
What are the best moving containers Denver to Jersey City?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Denver to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Denver:
- Skyline Moving Company (4.9/5), 10 years in business
- Moving Brothers LLC (4.9/5), 13 years in business
- Moving Proz (4.8/5), 13 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Denver, CO to Jersey City, NJ
A rental truck for this 1,775-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Jersey City, New Jersey, costs between $1,064 and $2,751. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:
- Fuel for the drive: $750 - $857
- Daily insurance: $40/day
- Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
- Denver daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Denver to Jersey City based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,064 - $2,048
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,152 - $2,461
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,480 - $2,751
Pro tip: Budget beyond the advertised rate of $1,064 - $2,751 when pricing out a rental truck from Denver to Jersey City. Fuel alone runs $750 - $857, and overnight lodging ($199/night), meals, and equipment rentals add up quickly. Most people spend roughly $600 - $1,200 more on meals, equipment, and other extras beyond fuel and lodging by the time the move is done.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Gas: Fuel adds $750 - $857 for the 1,775-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 Denver, Colorado, for about 5 hours typically costs around $930.
- Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
- Lodging: The 1,775-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $199 per night, adding $398 - $598 in hotel costs total.
- Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $66 and $398.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Denver to Jersey City?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Denver, CO to Jersey City, 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 Denver, Colorado, to Jersey City, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,576 and $3,287.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Denver to Jersey City:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,372 - $2,441
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,576 - $3,287
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,133 - $4,164
Pro tip: Freight trailers come with a 4-foot loading ramp, which can be a challenge with bulky furniture. With 8 feet of vertical space available, stacking efficiently often requires a ladder and a plan. Since you're billed per linear foot, packing tight can make a real difference in your final cost.
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 $100 - $199 more per foot.
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Denver, Colorado, for about five hours typically runs $930.
What are the best freight companies from Denver to Jersey City?
- 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.
- 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.
Pro tip: Freight trailers move fast, making them one of the quickest ways to get your belongings from Denver to Jersey City. If you have a hard move-in date and want your stuff there as soon as possible, freight is hard to beat. It's worth noting that freight works best when you're ready to receive your delivery, so if your move-in date is still up in the air or you'll need short-term storage, a moving container is likely the more practical choice.
Cost of living: Denver, CO vs Jersey City, NJ
Good news for your budget: Jersey City isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Denver. Cost of living index runs 140 there against 128 here. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. For reference, walkability and safety scores are 95/100 and 52.16/100 here versus 87/100 and 56.79/100 there.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Jersey City, NJ to Denver, CO guide.
Why moveBuddha is the smarter way to find a mover:
Over the last 3 months, moveBuddha has processed 10 real quotes from Colorado to New Jersey, so we know current pricing better than most. Checking our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates. Colorado alone has 278 movers in our database, worth knowing for a 1,775-mile move like this one.
Our take
How you handle your interstate move from Denver, CO, to Jersey City, NJ, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,366 - $10,618 on the 1,775-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,480 - $5,311 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,064 - $2,751 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,098 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Kuehne + Nagel International AG and Tokio Marine Management.
FAQs: Moving from Denver, CO, to Jersey City, NJ
What is the best time of year to move from Denver, CO to Jersey City, NJ?
Aim for a move between October and March, when demand drops and rates tend to be lower across all service types. Peak season runs mid-May through mid-September, and weekends and month-end dates are pricier regardless of season. A midweek, mid-month date outside peak season is your best bet for saving money.
What are some tips for saving money on a move from Denver, CO to Jersey City, NJ?
Cutting 500 pounds from your shipment, roughly one bedroom's worth of items, saves approximately $200 - $400 on a full-service move on this route. Beyond that, staying organized matters just as much. A solid moving checklist keeps you on schedule and helps you avoid costly last-minute mistakes.
Is Jersey City a safe place to live?
Jersey City has a safety index of 56.79 out of 100 and a crime index of 43.21, compared to 52.16 and 47.84 in Denver. Neither figure tells the whole story on its own, so it's worth digging into specific neighborhoods before you commit to an address.
How walkable is Jersey City?
Jersey City has a walkability score of 87 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 64, compared to 95 and 96 in Denver. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
What are the best neighborhoods in Jersey City?
For families, Greenville, Mcginley Square, and West Side are worth a look in Jersey City. If you're moving solo or without kids, Journal Square, Mcginley Square, and The Heights tend to be popular picks instead.
What percentage of Denver movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 39% of movers in Denver handle piano moves, and 19% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 41% and 26% nationally.