($951+) Irving, TX to Jersey City, NJ Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Irving, Texas, to Jersey City, New Jersey, costs between $2,211 and $9,046. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,556-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $348 - $2,320, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Irving and Jersey City. For a rough baseline, movers based in Irving tend to start around $181 plus $92/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,211 - $5,293
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,881 - $6,845
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,513 - $9,046

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 Irving to Jersey City.

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

Specialty needs vary by market: 55% of Irving 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 Irving to Jersey City?

New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in New Jersey, on top of the picks below.

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 Irving, TX to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Irving, Texas, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,454 and $4,614. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Irving typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,454 - $2,678
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,806 - $3,560
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,507 - $4,614

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 Irving, 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 Irving 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 Irving, TX to Jersey City, NJ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,556 miles from Irving, Texas, to Jersey City, New Jersey, running $951 - $2,679. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $574 - $656
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Irving daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $951 - $1,736
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $989 - $2,128
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,321 - $2,679

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 $87 and $406.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $174.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $574 and $656 for the 1,556-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 $812 for 2 movers in Irving, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Irving, Texas, to Jersey City, New Jersey. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,044 and $2,877.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,284 - $2,340
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,430 - $2,877
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,909 - $3,691

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Irving, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $812.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $87 - $174 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 Irving to Jersey City?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Irving, 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 Irving 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

The 1,556-mile move from Irving, TX, to Jersey City, NJ, costs between $2,211 and $9,046 with full-service movers, $1,454 - $4,614 with a moving container, and $951 - $2,679 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,881 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Kuehne + Nagel International AG and Tokio Marine Management.