($1,532+) Seattle, WA to Jersey City, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Jersey City, NJ

Full-service movers for the 2,837-mile relocation from Seattle, Washington, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $3,030 and $14,226. 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 $452 - $3,016, 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 Seattle typically charge a base rate around $260 plus $141 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,030 - $7,102
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,663 - $9,271
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,772 - $14,226

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 Seattle to Jersey City.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Jersey City, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle, WA to Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,927 and $7,347. 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 Seattle costs roughly $120/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,927 - $3,789
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,525 - $5,175
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,623 - $7,347

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $113 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $226 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 $1,056 in Seattle, WA. 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 Seattle 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 Seattle, WA to Jersey City, NJ

Truck rentals from Seattle, Washington, to Jersey City, New Jersey, range from $1,532 - $4,255 for the 2,837-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,361 - $1,556
• Daily insurance: $45/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $30
• Seattle daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.19 - $1.39

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,532 - $3,060
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,726 - $3,573
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,161 - $4,255

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $226 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 $98 and $490 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,361 - $1,556 in fuel for the 2,837-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,056 in Seattle, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Seattle 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 Seattle, WA to Jersey City, NJ

For larger DIY moves from Seattle, Washington, 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 $1,919 and $4,098.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,735 - $3,210
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,919 - $4,098
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,899 - $5,478

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 $113 - $226 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Seattle, Washington, for about five hours typically runs $1,056.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle 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.

Cost of living: Seattle, WA 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 Seattle 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

For a move from Seattle, WA, to Jersey City, NJ, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $3,030 for a studio to $14,226 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 2,837-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,927 - $7,347. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,532 - $4,255, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $4,663 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

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