($126+) Hartford, CT to Jersey City, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Hartford, CT to Jersey City, NJ

Full-service movers for the 119-mile relocation from Hartford, Connecticut, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $611 and $3,790. 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 $357 - $2,380, 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 Hartford typically charge a base rate around $300 plus $180 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Hartford to Jersey City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $611 - $2,709
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,118 - $3,243
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,429 - $3,790

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 Hartford to Jersey City.

Specialty moving services from Hartford, CT to Jersey City, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Hartford movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Jersey City, 93% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Hartford to Jersey City?

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.

How much do local movers cost in Hartford, CT?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Hartford to Jersey City with a local mover averages $1,118 - $3,243. A local mover in Hartford, CT is worth considering for moves under 500 miles. Short-distance moves don't always need the scale of a national carrier, and local companies can offer streamlined service, more flexible pickup windows, and a more personal approach to coordination.

Be sure to confirm interstate licensing, insurance coverage, and delivery expectations before booking.

Moving container costs from Hartford, CT to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Hartford, Connecticut, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $751 and $1,965. 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 Jersey City. If you go over that window, storage in Hartford adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Hartford to Jersey City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $751 - $1,273
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $899 - $1,632
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,187 - $1,965

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $89 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $179 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 $833 in Hartford, CT, 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 Jersey City, NJ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Hartford to Jersey City?

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 Hartford, CT to Jersey City, NJ

Truck rentals from Hartford, Connecticut, to Jersey City, New Jersey, range from $126 - $245 for the 119-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $45 - $51
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Hartford daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Hartford to Jersey City based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $126 - $189
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $132 - $219
• 4+ bedrooms: $151 - $245

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $89 and $417.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $179.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $45 and $51 for the 119-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $833 for 2 movers in Hartford, Connecticut, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Hartford to Jersey City?

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 Hartford, CT to Jersey City, NJ

For larger DIY moves from Hartford, Connecticut, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Jersey City, New Jersey.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $771 and $1,385.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Hartford to Jersey City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $676 - $1,135
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $771 - $1,385
• 4+ bedrooms: $940 - $1,686

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 $89 and $179.
• 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 Hartford, Connecticut, for roughly five hours typically average $833.

What are the best freight companies from Hartford to Jersey City?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. North Atlantic Trucking, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): North Atlantic Trucking, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Hartford, CT vs Jersey City, NJ

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