($783+) Tampa, FL to Jersey City, NJ Movers
Moving from Tampa, FL, to Jersey City, NJ, runs anywhere from $723 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $7,469 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 1,124 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 2 to 8 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 $1,930, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $7,469 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,302 - $4,340, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $723 - $2,156.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Tampa, FL, to Jersey City, NJ. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,461 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 Tampa, FL to Jersey City, NJ
Moving options from Tampa to Jersey City fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. The most hands-off option, full-service, runs $2,461 - $5,951 for a 2-3 bedroom home and includes all labor and transportation. Moving containers cost about 30% less than full-service for the same size, and rental trucks land around 60% less, with both DIY options requiring you to load yourself. Covering 1,124 miles, this route usually takes 2 to 8 days from pickup to delivery.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,124-mile route from Tampa to Jersey City, broken down by home size:
Home size makes the biggest difference in what you'll pay on this route. A studio or 1-bedroom runs $1,930 - $4,341 with full-service movers and considerably less with a container ($1,302 - $2,408), rental truck ($723 - $1,404), or freight trailer ($1,126 - $2,209). A 2 - 3 bedroom home moves that range up to $2,461 - $5,951 full-service, and a 4+ bedroom household tops out around $7,469.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Tampa, FL to Jersey City, NJ
A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,124-mile move from Tampa, Florida, to Jersey City, New Jersey, with prices running from $1,930 - $7,469. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $355 - $2,368 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Tampa and Jersey City are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Tampa movers tend to run around $266 as a base rate plus $84/hour per mover, for comparison.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Tampa to Jersey City:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,930 - $4,341
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,461 - $5,951
- 4+ bedrooms: $3,909 - $7,469
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 Tampa to Jersey City.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Florida to New Jersey. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: The summer months (May - September) are the busiest time of year for movers during peak moving season, which drives up prices and limits scheduling options. If you can move in the fall or winter, you'll likely find better rates and more flexibility.
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Specialty moving services from Tampa, FL to Jersey City, NJ
Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Tampa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Jersey City, 93% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing98% of local movers | $592 - $5,920 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready93% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: Big Man's Moving Company, LLC | $237 - $1,421/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $355 - $2,842 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage27% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs58% of local movers | $1,184 - $3,552 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,960 - $11,840 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $887 - $1,685 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items44% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Big Man's Moving Company, LLC | $1,184 - $2,960 |
| Piano | Any piano type71% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: Big Man's Moving Company, LLC | $947 - $4,144 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling36% of local movers | $355 - $1,776 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect29% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Big Man's Moving Company, LLC | $770 - $2,368 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $355 - $17,760+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $355 - $4,144+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Tampa to Jersey City?
New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in New Jersey, on top of the picks below.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
- American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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.
- Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national full-service movers are almost always better priced than local movers in Tampa, FL. Local companies typically run 30% - 40% more at longer distances because they aren't set up to consolidate shipments the way national carriers do. The one case where a local mover might be worth the premium is if you want a dedicated direct-route truck, which averages a 2-day delivery time, but expect to pay more for that convenience.
Moving container costs from Tampa, FL to Jersey City, NJ
Moving containers from Tampa, Florida, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,302 and $4,340. 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 Tampa runs about $100/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tampa to Jersey City:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,302 - $2,408
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,645 - $3,092
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,201 - $4,340
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 Tampa, FL, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $829, 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 $89 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $178 per month.
- Access: Most major container companies serve both Tampa, 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.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Florida 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 $1,302. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $1,645 - $3,092, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa:
- Big Man's Moving Company, LLC (4.7/5), 9 years in business
- Einstein Moving Company (5.0/5), 11 years in business
- Brothers EZ Moving (4.7/5), 16 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Tampa, FL to Jersey City, NJ
A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,124 miles from Tampa, Florida, to Jersey City, New Jersey, running $723 - $2,156. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:
- Fuel for the drive: $423 - $484
- Daily insurance: $36/day
- Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
- Tampa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.60 - $0.99
| 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 Tampa to Jersey City based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $723 - $1,404
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $830 - $1,619
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,033 - $2,156
Pro tip: The base rate of $723 - $2,156 is just the starting point for a rental truck move from Tampa to Jersey City. Fuel ($423 - $484) , lodging at around $178/night, meals, and equipment rentals are all on top of that. Factor in an extra $600 - $1,200 to get a realistic picture of what the move will actually cost.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Gas: Fuel adds $423 - $484 for the 1,124-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 Tampa, Florida, for about 5 hours typically costs around $829.
- Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
- Lodging: The 1,124-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $178 per night, adding $355 - $533 in hotel costs total.
- Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $59 and $355.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Tampa 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 Tampa, FL to Jersey City, NJ
Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Tampa, Florida, to Jersey City, 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 $1,066 and $2,682.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Tampa to Jersey City:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,126 - $2,209
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,302 - $2,682
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,690 - $3,473
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?
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Tampa, Florida, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $829.
- More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $89 - $178 per additional foot to your total.
- Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.
What are the best freight companies from Tampa to Jersey City?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
- Quality Carriers (4.42/5 stars): Quality Carriers is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.
Pro tip: If speed matters on your move from Tampa to Jersey City, freight trailers are one of the fastest interstate options available, second only to renting a truck and driving it yourself. The tradeoff is that freight works best when you're ready to receive your belongings on the other end. If your timeline is tight on the receiving side or you need a short storage buffer, a moving container might be a better fit.
Cost of living: Tampa, 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 Tampa on housing, income, and taxes.
| Measure | Tampa, FL | Jersey City, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living index | 104 | 140 |
| Average rent | $1,930/mo | $2,975/mo |
| Median home value | $372,114 | $538,163 |
| Average income | $71,302/yr | $94,813/yr |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 8.3% |
| State income tax | None | Up to 10.7% |
| Walkability score | 51/100 | 87/100 |
| Safety index | 53.85/100 | 56.79/100 |
| Air quality | Good | Moderate |
Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Jersey City, NJ to Tampa, FL guide.
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Our take
For a move from Tampa, FL, to Jersey City, NJ, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,930 for a studio to $7,469 for a 4 - 5 bedroom home on the 1,124-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,302 - $4,340. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $723 - $2,156, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,461 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Kuehne + Nagel International AG and Tokio Marine Management.
FAQs: Moving from Tampa, FL, to Jersey City, NJ
How much does it cost to move from Tampa, FL to Jersey City, NJ?
Costs on this route range from around $1,930 to $7,469, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $1,930 and $7,469, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.
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 51 and 51 in Tampa. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?
The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($423 - $484), daily insurance ($36/day), and equipment rentals ($8 - $24) on top. Overnight stops can add another $178/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.
How do I know a mover is licensed in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs handles the regulation of in-state moving companies. The state’s Division of Consumer Affairs works to ensure that warehousemen (public storage companies) and public movers provide safe, reliable, and ethical services while adhering to all relevant state rules and regulations.
What is the best time of year to move from Tampa, FL 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 percentage of Tampa movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 71% of movers in Tampa handle piano moves, and 44% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.
