($831+) Tulsa, OK to New York City, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tulsa, OK to NYC

Full-service movers for the 1,345-mile relocation from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to NYC, New York, cost between $2,290 and $8,660. 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 $359 - $2,396, 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 Tulsa typically charge a base rate around $225 plus $90 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,290 - $5,349
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,720 - $6,486
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,106 - $8,660

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 Tulsa to NYC.

Specialty moving services from Tulsa, OK to NYC

Specialty needs vary by market: 45% of Tulsa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In New York City, 62% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tulsa to NYC?

Look for New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in New York 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 Tulsa, OK to NYC

Moving containers from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to NYC, New York, cost between $1,265 and $4,418. 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 Tulsa runs about $55/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tulsa to NYC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,265 - $2,455
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,598 - $3,222
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,191 - $4,418

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $90 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $180 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 $839 in Tulsa, OK, 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 NYC, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Tulsa to NYC?

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 Tulsa, OK to NYC

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,345 miles from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to NYC, New York, running $831 - $2,306. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $513 - $586
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Tulsa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tulsa to NYC based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $831 - $1,510
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $846 - $1,946
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,086 - $2,306

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $839.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $513 - $586 for the 1,345-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $72 and $389, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $180 per night for hotel stops on the 1,345-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $359 - $539.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tulsa to NYC?

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 Tulsa, OK to NYC

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to NYC, New York. 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 $1,078 and $2,849.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,185 - $2,144
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,332 - $2,849
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,752 - $3,751

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $839.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $90 - $180 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 Tulsa to NYC?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Tulsa, OK vs NYC

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in NYC, side by side with Tulsa 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 Tulsa, OK, to NYC, 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 $2,290 - $8,660 on the 1,345-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,265 - $4,418, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $831 - $2,306. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,720 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to NYC tend to point to ample economic opportunity and diverse cuisine, though overcrowded and pollution come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include IBM and PepsiCo.