($849+) Jersey City, NJ to New Orleans, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jersey City, NJ to New Orleans, LA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,301-mile move from Jersey City, New Jersey, to New Orleans, Louisiana, with prices running from $2,143 - $8,389. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $374 - $2,496 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Jersey City and New Orleans 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 New Orleans:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,143 - $4,767
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,773 - $6,427
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,502 - $8,389

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 New Orleans.

Specialty moving services from Jersey City, NJ to New Orleans, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Jersey City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In New Orleans, 75% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 New Orleans, LA

Moving containers from Jersey City, New Jersey, to New Orleans, Louisiana, cost between $1,287 and $4,536. 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 New Orleans. 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 New Orleans:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,287 - $2,548
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,799 - $3,590
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,394 - $4,536

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Jersey City, NJ and New Orleans, LA. 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 $874 in Jersey City, NJ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $94 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $187 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 Jersey City to New Orleans?

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 New Orleans, LA

Renting a moving truck for the 1,301-mile move from Jersey City, New Jersey, to New Orleans, Louisiana, costs between $807 and $2,425, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $517 - $590
• Daily insurance: $37/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 New Orleans based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $807 - $1,655
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $872 - $1,853
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,097 - $2,425

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $517 - $590 for the 1,301-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 $874.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,301-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $187 per night, adding $374 - $562 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $62 and $374.

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

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 New Orleans, LA

If you're moving a larger household from Jersey City, New Jersey, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to New Orleans, Louisiana.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,383 and $2,929.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,231 - $2,362
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,383 - $2,929
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,934 - $3,891

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 $94 - $187 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 Jersey City, New Jersey, typically costs $874.

What are the best freight companies from Jersey City to New Orleans?

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 New Orleans, LA

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