($587+) Augusta, GA to Jersey City, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Augusta, GA to Jersey City, NJ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 770-mile move from Augusta, Georgia, to Jersey City, New Jersey, with prices running from $1,721 - $8,279. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $312 - $2,080 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Augusta and Jersey City are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Augusta movers tend to run around $365 as a base rate plus $95/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,721 - $4,436
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,441 - $6,238
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,987 - $8,279

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 Augusta to Jersey City.

Specialty moving services from Augusta, GA to Jersey City, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Augusta 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 Augusta 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.

Moving container costs from Augusta, GA to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Augusta, Georgia, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,074 and $3,598. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Augusta costs roughly $50/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,074 - $1,992
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,350 - $2,763
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,924 - $3,598

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Augusta, GA and Jersey City, NJ. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $728 in Augusta, GA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $78 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $156 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Augusta 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 Augusta, GA to Jersey City, NJ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 770 miles from Augusta, Georgia, to Jersey City, New Jersey, running $592 - $1,588. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $255 - $291
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Augusta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $592 - $1,039
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $596 - $1,322
• 4+ bedrooms: $762 - $1,588

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Augusta, Georgia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $728.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $255 - $291 for the 770-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $62 and $338, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $156 per night for hotel stops on the 770-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $312 - $468.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Augusta 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 Augusta, GA to Jersey City, NJ

If you're moving a larger household from Augusta, Georgia, 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 $2,188.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $996 - $1,721
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,171 - $2,188
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,539 - $2,791

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Augusta, Georgia, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $728.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $78 and $156 per foot.

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Marko Petroleum (4.12/5 stars): Marko Petroleum is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Augusta, GA 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 Augusta 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.