($610+) Grand Rapids, MI to Jackson, MS Movers

Full-service moving costs from Grand Rapids, MI to Jackson, MS

Hiring full-service movers from Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Jackson, Mississippi, costs between $2,053 and $8,281. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 883-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $260 - $1,736, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Grand Rapids and Jackson. For a rough baseline, movers based in Grand Rapids tend to start around $243 plus $120/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Grand Rapids to Jackson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,053 - $5,092
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,513 - $6,447
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,346 - $8,281

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 Grand Rapids to Jackson.

Specialty moving services from Grand Rapids, MI to Jackson, MS

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Grand Rapids movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Jackson, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Grand Rapids to Jackson?

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 Grand Rapids, MI to Jackson, MS

Moving containers from Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $1,139 and $3,755. 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 Grand Rapids runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Grand Rapids to Jackson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,139 - $2,023
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,450 - $3,046
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,111 - $3,755

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $65 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $130 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $608 in Grand Rapids, MI, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Jackson, MS, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Grand Rapids to Jackson?

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 Grand Rapids, MI to Jackson, MS

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 883 miles from Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Jackson, Mississippi, running $635 - $1,801. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $244 - $279
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Grand Rapids daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Grand Rapids to Jackson based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $635 - $1,224
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $658 - $1,383
• 4+ bedrooms: $859 - $1,801

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $130 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 $56 and $282 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $244 - $279 in fuel for the 883-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $608 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Grand Rapids to Jackson?

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 Grand Rapids, MI to Jackson, MS

For larger DIY moves from Grand Rapids, Michigan, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Jackson, Mississippi.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,136 and $2,460.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Grand Rapids to Jackson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,005 - $1,973
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,136 - $2,460
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,576 - $3,129

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $608.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $65 - $130 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 Grand Rapids to Jackson?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. VAN Eerden Trucking Company, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): VAN Eerden Trucking Company, Inc. 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.

Cost of living: Grand Rapids, MI vs Jackson, MS

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Jackson, side by side with Grand Rapids 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.