($507+) Columbia, SC to Jersey City, NJ Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 701-mile relocation from Columbia, South Carolina, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,462 and $7,203. 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 $325 - $2,164, 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 Columbia typically charge a base rate 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: $1,462 - $4,122
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,976 - $5,149
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,507 - $7,203

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: 50% of Columbia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Jersey City, 61% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in New Jersey 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 Columbia, SC to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Columbia, South Carolina, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,042 and $3,206. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Columbia typically costs about $50/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,042 - $1,799
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,286 - $2,571
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,810 - $3,206

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $81 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $162 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 $757 in Columbia, SC, 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 Jersey City, NJ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

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

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 701 miles from Columbia, South Carolina, to Jersey City, New Jersey, running $507 - $1,411. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• 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: $507 - $952
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $525 - $1,153
• 4+ bedrooms: $685 - $1,411

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $81 and $379.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $162.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $241 and $276 for the 701-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $757 for 2 movers in Columbia, South Carolina, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

For larger DIY moves from Columbia, South Carolina, 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 Jersey City, 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 $997 and $2,015.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $948 - $1,719
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $997 - $2,015
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,406 - $2,804

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 $81 - $162 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 Columbia, South Carolina, typically costs $757.

What are the best freight companies from Columbia to Jersey City?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

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.

Our take

A move from Columbia, SC, to Jersey City, 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 $1,462 - $7,203 on the 701-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,042 - $3,206, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $507 - $1,411. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $1,976 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 Kuehne + Nagel International AG and Tokio Marine Management.