($1,444+) Reno, NV to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Reno, NV to Newark, NJ

Full-service movers for the 2,678-mile relocation from Reno, Nevada, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $2,558 and $12,288. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $376 - $2,508, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Reno typically charge a base rate around $404 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,558 - $6,186
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,727 - $7,388
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,228 - $12,288

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 Reno to Newark.

Specialty moving services from Reno, NV to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of Reno movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Newark, 62% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in New Jersey are typically members of the New Jersey Warehouse & Movers 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 Reno, NV to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Reno, Nevada, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,901 and $6,659. 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 Reno typically runs around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,901 - $3,440
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,368 - $5,291
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,497 - $6,659

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $94 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $188 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Newark, NJ, 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 $878 in Reno, NV. 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 Reno to Newark?

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 Reno, NV to Newark, NJ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,678 miles from Reno, Nevada, to Newark, New Jersey, running $1,444 - $4,132. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,069 - $1,221
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Reno daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,444 - $2,885
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,549 - $3,332
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,119 - $4,132

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $188 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 $82 and $408 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,069 - $1,221 in fuel for the 2,678-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $878 in Reno, Nevada, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Reno to Newark?

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 Reno, NV to Newark, NJ

For larger DIY moves from Reno, Nevada, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Newark, New Jersey.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,894 and $3,910.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,594 - $3,161
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,894 - $3,910
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,692 - $5,491

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Reno, Nevada, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $878.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $94 - $188 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 Reno to Newark?

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.

Cost of living: Reno, NV vs Newark, NJ

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

Our take

A move from Reno, NV, to Newark, NJ, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,558 - $12,288 on the 2,678-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,901 - $6,659, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,444 - $4,132. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,727 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Panasonic Corporation of North America and Prudential Financial.