($524+) Lexington, KY to Jersey City, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lexington, KY to Jersey City, NJ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 703-mile move from Lexington, Kentucky, to Jersey City, New Jersey, with costs ranging from $1,586 - $7,810. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $332 - $2,212. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Lexington and Jersey City. Local movers in Lexington typically start around $197 as a base rate plus $70/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,586 - $4,259
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,349 - $5,872
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,003 - $7,810

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 Lexington to Jersey City.

Specialty moving services from Lexington, KY to Jersey City, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market: 64% of Lexington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Jersey City, 62% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in New Jersey beyond this list.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Moving container costs from Lexington, KY to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Lexington, Kentucky, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,003 and $3,278. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Lexington typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,003 - $1,877
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,355 - $2,601
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,814 - $3,278

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 Lexington, KY, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $774, 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 $83 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $166 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Lexington, KY, 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 Lexington 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 Lexington, KY to Jersey City, NJ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 703 miles from Lexington, Kentucky, to Jersey City, New Jersey, running $524 - $1,386. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $247 - $283
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Lexington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $524 - $935
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $554 - $1,201
• 4+ bedrooms: $714 - $1,386

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Lexington, Kentucky, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $774.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $247 - $283 for the 703-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 $66 and $359, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $166 per night for hotel stops on the 703-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $332 - $498.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lexington 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 Lexington, KY to Jersey City, NJ

If you're moving a larger household from Lexington, Kentucky, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,041 and $2,143.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $950 - $1,757
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,041 - $2,143
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,409 - $2,838

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Lexington, Kentucky, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $774.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $83 - $166 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 Lexington 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.

Cost of living: Lexington, KY 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 Lexington 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.

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Lexington, KY, 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 $1,586 - $7,810 on the 703-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,003 - $3,278 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $524 - $1,386 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,349 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.