($774+) Jersey City, NJ to Tampa, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jersey City, NJ to Tampa, FL

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,130-mile move from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Tampa, Florida, with prices running from $1,981 - $8,121. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $377 - $2,512 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Jersey City and Tampa 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 Tampa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,981 - $4,737
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,697 - $6,012
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,093 - $8,121

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 Tampa.

Specialty moving services from Jersey City, NJ to Tampa, FL

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

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

Look for Professional Movers Association of Florida membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Florida beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Jersey City, NJ to Tampa, FL

Moving containers from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Tampa, Florida, cost between $1,289 and $4,431. 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 Jersey City runs about $130/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,289 - $2,243
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,709 - $3,222
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,222 - $4,431

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $879 in Jersey City, NJ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $94 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $188 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Tampa, FL, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Jersey City to Tampa?

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 Tampa, FL

Plan on $781 - $2,133 for a rental moving truck on the 1,130-mile route from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Tampa, Florida. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $452 - $516
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• 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 Tampa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $781 - $1,516
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $778 - $1,803
• 4+ bedrooms: $978 - $2,133

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $452 - $516 for the 1,130-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Jersey City, New Jersey, for about 5 hours typically costs around $879.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,130-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $188 per night, adding $377 - $565 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $63 and $377.

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

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 Tampa, FL

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Tampa, Florida. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,367 and $2,683.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,171 - $2,231
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,367 - $2,683
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,742 - $3,650

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 $879.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $94 and $188 per foot.

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

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 Tampa, FL

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