($1,633+) Jersey City, NJ to Oakland, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jersey City, NJ to Oakland, CA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,893-mile move from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Oakland, California, with prices running from $2,525 - $11,955. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $487 - $3,248 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Jersey City and Oakland are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Jersey City movers tend to run around $256 as a base rate plus $139/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,525 - $5,852
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,923 - $8,359
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,155 - $11,955

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 Jersey City to Oakland.

Specialty moving services from Jersey City, NJ to Oakland, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Jersey City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Oakland, 85% of movers offer the same service.

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

California Moving & Storage Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in California, 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 Jersey City, NJ to Oakland, CA

Moving containers from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Oakland, California, cost between $2,046 and $7,427. 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 Oakland. If you go over that window, storage in Jersey City adds around $130/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,046 - $4,105
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,788 - $5,833
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,885 - $7,427

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $122 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $244 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Oakland, CA, 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 $1,137 in Jersey City, NJ. 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 Jersey City to Oakland?

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 Jersey City, NJ to Oakland, CA

A rental truck for this 2,893-mile move from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Oakland, California, costs between $1,583 and $4,489. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,495 - $1,708
• Daily insurance: $49/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $32
• Jersey City daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,583 - $3,136
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,733 - $3,657
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,191 - $4,489

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $244 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 $106 and $528 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,495 - $1,708 in fuel for the 2,893-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,137 in Jersey City, New Jersey, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jersey City to Oakland?

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 Jersey City, NJ to Oakland, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Oakland, California, 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 $2,059 and $4,307.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,915 - $3,623
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,059 - $4,307
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,020 - $6,371

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 $122 - $244 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Jersey City, New Jersey, for about five hours typically runs $1,137.

What are the best freight companies from Jersey City to Oakland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Jersey City, NJ vs Oakland, CA

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