($333+) Portland, ME to Jersey City, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to Jersey City, NJ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 316-mile move from Portland, Maine, to Jersey City, New Jersey, with prices running from $1,250 - $7,666. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $370 - $2,464 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Portland and Jersey City are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Portland movers tend to run around $382 as a base rate plus $135/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,250 - $4,486
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,928 - $5,323
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,687 - $7,666

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 Portland to Jersey City.

Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Jersey City, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 78% of Portland 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 Portland 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.

How much do local movers cost in Portland, ME?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Portland to Jersey City with a local mover averages $1,909 - $5,270. Shorter moves don't always call for a national van line, and local moving companies in Portland, ME often offer competitive pricing on nearby routes. Smaller crews and regional focus translate to lower overhead and more scheduling flexibility.

Just make sure they're properly licensed for interstate moves and equipped to handle the full distance.

Moving container costs from Portland, ME to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $877 and $2,783. 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 Portland adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $877 - $1,580
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,188 - $2,195
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,464 - $2,783

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 Portland, ME, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $862, 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 $92 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $185 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Portland, ME, 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 Portland 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 Portland, ME to Jersey City, NJ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 316 miles from Portland, Maine, to Jersey City, New Jersey, running $347 - $866. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $124 - $142
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $347 - $570
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $348 - $725
• 4+ bedrooms: $439 - $866

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $185 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $80 and $400 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $124 - $142 in fuel for the 316-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $862 in Portland, Maine, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland 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 Portland, ME to Jersey City, NJ

If you're moving a larger household from Portland, Maine, 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 $905 and $1,720.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $828 - $1,479
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $905 - $1,720
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,281 - $2,338

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $92 - $185 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Portland, Maine, for about five hours typically runs $862.

What are the best freight companies from Portland 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. Dubois Livestock (3.96/5 stars): Dubois Livestock 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: Portland, ME 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 Portland 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.