($976+) Garland, TX to Jersey City, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Garland, TX to Jersey City, NJ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,537-mile move from Garland, Texas, to Jersey City, New Jersey, with prices running from $2,310 - $10,215. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $348 - $2,320 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Garland and Jersey City are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Garland movers tend to run around $181 as a base rate plus $92/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,310 - $5,546
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,063 - $7,434
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,617 - $10,215

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 Garland to Jersey City.

Specialty moving services from Garland, TX to Jersey City, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Garland 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 Garland 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 Garland, TX to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Garland, Texas, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,428 and $5,101. 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 Garland costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,428 - $2,787
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,974 - $3,627
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,637 - $5,101

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 $812 in Garland, TX. 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 $87 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $174 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 Jersey City, NJ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Garland 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 Garland, TX to Jersey City, NJ

Renting a moving truck for the 1,537-mile move from Garland, Texas, to Jersey City, New Jersey, costs between $947 and $2,667, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $567 - $648
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Garland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $947 - $1,945
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,004 - $2,293
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,251 - $2,667

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $567 - $648 for the 1,537-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Garland, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $812.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,537-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $174 per night, adding $348 - $522 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $58 and $348.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Garland 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 Garland, TX to Jersey City, NJ

If you're moving a larger household from Garland, Texas, 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 $1,429 and $3,054.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,259 - $2,532
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,429 - $3,054
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,027 - $4,122

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $87 - $174 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Garland, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $812.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Garland, TX 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 Garland 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.