($805+) Providence, RI to Jackson, MS Movers

Full-service moving costs from Providence, RI to Jackson, MS

Full-service movers for the 1,387-mile relocation from Providence, Rhode Island, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $2,081 and $8,133. 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 $287 - $1,916, 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 Providence typically charge a base rate around $348 plus $90 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,081 - $4,675
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,657 - $6,413
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,493 - $8,133

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 Providence to Jackson.

Specialty moving services from Providence, RI to Jackson, MS

Specialty needs vary by market: 79% of Providence movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Jackson, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Providence to Jackson?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Providence, RI to Jackson, MS

Moving containers from Providence, Rhode Island, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $1,393 and $4,737. 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 Providence runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Providence to Jackson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,393 - $2,351
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,676 - $3,455
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,346 - $4,737

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 $671 in Providence, RI. 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 $72 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $144 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 Jackson, MS, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Providence to Jackson?

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 Providence, RI to Jackson, MS

Renting a moving truck for the 1,387-mile move from Providence, Rhode Island, to Jackson, Mississippi, costs between $805 and $2,355, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $423 - $483
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Providence daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Providence to Jackson based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $805 - $1,703
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $907 - $1,891
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,189 - $2,355

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Providence, Rhode Island, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $671.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $423 - $483 for the 1,387-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 $57 and $311, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $144 per night for hotel stops on the 1,387-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $287 - $431.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Providence to Jackson?

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 Providence, RI to Jackson, MS

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 Providence, Rhode Island, to Jackson, Mississippi. 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,326 and $2,903.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,194 - $2,339
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,326 - $2,903
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,858 - $3,716

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 $72 - $144 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 Providence, Rhode Island, typically costs $671.

What are the best freight companies from Providence to Jackson?

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: Providence, RI vs Jackson, MS

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

Full-service movers on the 1,387-mile route from Providence, RI, to Jackson, MS, run $2,081 - $8,133 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,393 - $4,737, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $805 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,657, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Newk's Eatery and Cal-Maine Foods.