($622+) Jacksonville, FL to Jersey City, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jacksonville, FL to Jersey City, NJ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 928-mile move from Jacksonville, Florida, to Jersey City, New Jersey, with costs ranging from $1,862 - $7,695. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $341 - $2,272. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Jacksonville and Jersey City. Local movers in Jacksonville typically start around $220 as a base rate plus $95/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,862 - $4,118
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,312 - $5,216
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,765 - $7,695

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 Jacksonville to Jersey City.

Specialty moving services from Jacksonville, FL to Jersey City, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville to Jersey City?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in New Jersey Warehouse & Movers 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 Jacksonville, FL to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Jacksonville, Florida, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,174 and $4,124. 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 Jacksonville adds around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,174 - $2,111
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,525 - $2,902
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,156 - $4,124

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Jacksonville, FL, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $795, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $85 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $170 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Jacksonville, FL, and Jersey City, NJ, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, FL to Jersey City, NJ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 928 miles from Jacksonville, Florida, to Jersey City, New Jersey, running $668 - $1,879. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $335 - $383
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Jacksonville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $668 - $1,214
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $693 - $1,399
• 4+ bedrooms: $931 - $1,879

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $170 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 Jacksonville, Florida, usually costs about $795 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 928-mile drive falls between $335 and $383, 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 $57 and $341 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, FL to Jersey City, NJ

If you're moving a larger household from Jacksonville, Florida, 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 Jersey City, 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 $1,171 and $2,443.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,057 - $1,860
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,171 - $2,443
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,659 - $3,173

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 $85 - $170 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 Jacksonville, Florida, typically costs $795.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Landstar Ranger, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): Landstar Ranger, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Jacksonville, FL 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 Jacksonville 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.