($920+) Dallas, TX to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dallas, TX to Newark, NJ

For the 1,537-mile move from Dallas, Texas, to Newark, New Jersey, full-service movers cost between $2,311 and $9,540. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $342 - $2,280 (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 Dallas generally start around $179 plus $60 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,311 - $5,281
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,859 - $6,411
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,246 - $9,540

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 Dallas to Newark.

Specialty moving services from Dallas, TX to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market: 55% of Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Dallas, Texas, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,402 and $4,908. 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 Dallas typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,402 - $2,448
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,720 - $3,745
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,414 - $4,908

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Dallas, TX and Newark, NJ. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $798 in Dallas, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $86 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $171 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to Newark, NJ

Truck rentals from Dallas, Texas, to Newark, New Jersey, range from $920 - $2,668 for the 1,537-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $558 - $637
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Dallas daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $920 - $1,747
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $996 - $2,121
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,279 - $2,668

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $171 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 $74 and $371 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $558 - $637 in fuel for the 1,537-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $798 in Dallas, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to Newark, NJ

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 Dallas, Texas, to Newark, New Jersey. 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 $1,447 and $3,025.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,249 - $2,319
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,447 - $3,025
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,951 - $3,965

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Dallas, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $798.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $86 - $171 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 Dallas to Newark?

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: Dallas, TX 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 Dallas 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

How you handle your interstate move from Dallas, TX, to Newark, NJ, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,311 - $9,540 on the 1,537-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,402 - $4,908 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $920 - $2,668 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,859 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

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