($468+) Jackson, MS to Jacksonville, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jackson, MS to Jacksonville, FL

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 592-mile move from Jackson, Mississippi, to Jacksonville, Florida, with prices running from $1,424 - $9,020. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $252 - $1,680 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Jackson and Jacksonville are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Jackson movers tend to run around $279 as a base rate plus $127/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,424 - $4,312
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,215 - $6,170
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,286 - $9,020

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 Jackson to Jacksonville.

Specialty moving services from Jackson, MS to Jacksonville, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Jackson movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Jacksonville, 75% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Florida are typically members of the Professional Movers Association of Florida, 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 Jackson, MS to Jacksonville, FL

Moving containers from Jackson, Mississippi, to Jacksonville, Florida, cost between $996 and $3,138. 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 Jackson typically costs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $996 - $1,888
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,370 - $2,507
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,810 - $3,138

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $63 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $126 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Jacksonville, FL, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $588 in Jackson, MS. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Jackson to Jacksonville?

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 Jackson, MS to Jacksonville, FL

Truck rentals from Jackson, Mississippi, to Jacksonville, Florida, range from $454 - $1,301 for the 592-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $158 - $181
• Daily insurance: $25/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Jackson daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $454 - $837
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $489 - $1,078
• 4+ bedrooms: $636 - $1,301

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $63 and $294.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $126.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $158 and $181 for the 592-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $588 for 2 movers in Jackson, Mississippi, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jackson to Jacksonville?

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 Jackson, MS to Jacksonville, FL

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Jackson, Mississippi, to Jacksonville, Florida. 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 $756 and $2,067.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $925 - $1,582
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,001 - $2,067
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,477 - $2,537

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Jackson, Mississippi, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $588.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $63 - $126 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 Jackson to Jacksonville?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Kllm Transport Services (4.88/5 stars): Kllm Transport Services is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Jackson, MS vs Jacksonville, FL

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