($1,747+) Newark, NJ to San Jose, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Newark, NJ to San Jose, CA

For the 2,924-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to San Jose, California, full-service movers cost between $2,471 and $13,074. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $520 - $3,468 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Newark generally start around $260 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,471 - $6,154
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,839 - $8,031
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,832 - $13,074

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 Newark to San Jose.

Specialty moving services from Newark, NJ to San Jose, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Newark movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In San Jose, 81% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Newark, NJ to San Jose, CA

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to San Jose, California, cost between $2,098 and $7,550. 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 Newark typically runs around $130/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,098 - $3,968
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,560 - $5,867
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,797 - $7,550

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $130 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $260 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 $1,214 in Newark, NJ, 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 San Jose, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Newark to San Jose?

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 Newark, NJ to San Jose, CA

Renting a moving truck for the 2,924-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to San Jose, California, costs between $1,697 and $4,668, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,613 - $1,844
• Daily insurance: $52/day
• Equipment rentals: $12 - $35
• Newark daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,697 - $3,128
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,819 - $3,958
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,369 - $4,668

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 $130 and $607.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $260.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,613 and $1,844 for the 2,924-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 $1,214 for 2 movers in Newark, New Jersey, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Newark to San Jose?

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 Newark, NJ to San Jose, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Newark, New Jersey, to San Jose, 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 $1,561 and $4,514.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,907 - $3,572
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,178 - $4,514
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,066 - $5,855

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Newark, New Jersey, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,214.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $130 - $260 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 Newark to San Jose?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Newark, NJ vs San Jose, CA

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