($565+) Columbia, SC to Jersey City, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Columbia, SC to Jersey City, NJ

For the 701-mile move from Columbia, South Carolina, to Jersey City, New Jersey, full-service movers cost between $1,612 and $7,948. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $325 - $2,164 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Columbia generally start around $262 plus $256 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Columbia to Jersey City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,612 - $4,079
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,228 - $5,569
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,834 - $7,948

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 Columbia to Jersey City.

Specialty moving services from Columbia, SC to Jersey City, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Columbia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Jersey City, 93% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association, the group most New Jersey movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Columbia, SC to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Columbia, South Carolina, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,062 and $3,399. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Columbia costs roughly $50/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,062 - $1,947
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,377 - $2,780
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,863 - $3,399

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $81 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $162 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Jersey City, 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 $757 in Columbia, SC. 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 Columbia to Jersey City?

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 Columbia, SC to Jersey City, NJ

Truck rentals from Columbia, South Carolina, to Jersey City, New Jersey, range from $532 - $1,510 for the 701-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $241 - $276
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Columbia daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $39.95

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Columbia to Jersey City based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $532 - $1,050
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $574 - $1,163
• 4+ bedrooms: $748 - $1,510

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Columbia, South Carolina, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $757.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $241 - $276 for the 701-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 $65 and $352, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $162 per night for hotel stops on the 701-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $325 - $487.

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

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 Columbia, SC to Jersey City, NJ

If you're moving a larger household from Columbia, South Carolina, 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 Jersey City, New Jersey.

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 $1,102 and $2,202.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,015 - $1,681
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,102 - $2,202
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,521 - $2,860

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Columbia, South Carolina, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $757.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $81 - $162 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 Columbia to Jersey City?

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. Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): Southeastern Freight Lines, 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: Columbia, SC vs Jersey City, NJ

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