($1,395+) Missoula, MT to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Missoula, MT to Newark, NJ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,346-mile move from Missoula, Montana, to Newark, New Jersey, with costs ranging from $3,183 - $15,133. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $365 - $2,436. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Missoula and Newark. Local movers in Missoula typically start around $342 as a base rate plus $150/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,183 - $6,872
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,425 - $9,413
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,978 - $15,133

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 Missoula to Newark.

Specialty moving services from Missoula, MT to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Missoula movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Newark, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Missoula to Newark?

New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in New Jersey, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Missoula, MT to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Missoula, Montana, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,727 and $6,616. 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 Missoula runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Missoula to Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,727 - $3,440
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,260 - $4,781
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,365 - $6,616

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Missoula, MT and Newark, 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 $853 in Missoula, MT, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $91 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $183 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 Missoula to Newark?

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 Missoula, MT to Newark, NJ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,346 miles from Missoula, Montana, to Newark, New Jersey, running $1,326 - $3,820. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $909 - $1,039
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $24
• Missoula daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Missoula to Newark based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,326 - $2,671
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,495 - $3,306
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,832 - $3,820

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Missoula, Montana, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $853.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $909 - $1,039 for the 2,346-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 $73 and $396, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $183 per night for hotel stops on the 2,346-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $365 - $548.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Missoula to Newark?

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 Missoula, MT to Newark, NJ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Missoula, Montana, to Newark, New Jersey, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,921 and $4,020.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,570 - $3,002
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,921 - $4,020
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,511 - $5,399

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $91 - $183 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Missoula, Montana, typically costs $853.

What are the best freight companies from Missoula to Newark?

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. Jones Bros Trucking (4.58/5 stars): Jones Bros Trucking 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: Missoula, MT vs Newark, NJ

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