($1,570+) Jersey City, NJ to Santa Clarita, CA Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,770-mile move from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Santa Clarita, California, with costs ranging from $2,331 - $11,741. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $446 - $2,976. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Jersey City and Santa Clarita. Local movers in Jersey City typically start around $256 as a base rate plus $139/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,331 - $5,690
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,003 - $7,654
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,814 - $11,741

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 Santa Clarita.

Specialty moving services from Jersey City, NJ to Santa Clarita, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Jersey City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Santa Clarita, 86% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage Association, 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 Jersey City, NJ to Santa Clarita, CA

Moving containers from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Santa Clarita, California, cost between $1,989 and $7,420. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Jersey City typically runs around $130/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,989 - $3,676
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,580 - $5,279
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,667 - $7,420

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $112 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $223 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Santa Clarita, 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 $1,042 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 Santa Clarita?

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 Santa Clarita, CA

Truck rentals from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Santa Clarita, California, range from $1,682 - $4,719 for the 2,770-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,311 - $1,499
• Daily insurance: $45/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $30
• 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 Santa Clarita based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,682 - $3,261
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,734 - $3,771
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,083 - $4,719

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $223 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 $97 and $484 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,311 - $1,499 in fuel for the 2,770-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,042 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 Santa Clarita?

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 Santa Clarita, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Santa Clarita, California. 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 $1,339 and $4,353.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,718 - $3,344
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,022 - $4,353
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,876 - $5,818

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Jersey City, New Jersey, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,042.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $112 and $223 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Jersey City to Santa Clarita?

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. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. 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: Jersey City, NJ vs Santa Clarita, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Santa Clarita, 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.