($1,073+) Cheyenne, WY to New York City, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Cheyenne, WY to NYC

Full-service movers for the 1,733-mile relocation from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to NYC, New York, cost between $2,768 and $12,332. 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 $386 - $2,576, 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 Cheyenne typically charge a base rate around $290 plus $99 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,768 - $6,158
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,715 - $8,100
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,501 - $12,332

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 Cheyenne to NYC.

Specialty moving services from Cheyenne, WY to NYC

Specialty needs vary by market: 86% of Cheyenne movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In New York City, 62% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Cheyenne to NYC?

Movers licensed to operate in New York are typically members of the New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s 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 Cheyenne, WY to NYC

Moving containers from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to NYC, New York, cost between $1,418 and $5,021. 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 Cheyenne typically runs around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Cheyenne to NYC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,418 - $2,841
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,928 - $3,742
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,605 - $5,021

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $97 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $193 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in NYC, 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 $902 in Cheyenne, WY. 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 Cheyenne to NYC?

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 Cheyenne, WY to NYC

A rental truck for this 1,733-mile move from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to NYC, New York, costs between $1,073 and $2,973. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $710 - $812
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Cheyenne daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Cheyenne to NYC based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,073 - $1,984
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,127 - $2,384
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,351 - $2,973

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $193 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 $84 and $419 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $710 - $812 in fuel for the 1,733-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $902 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Cheyenne to NYC?

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 Cheyenne, WY to NYC

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to NYC, New York. 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 $1,159 and $2,993.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,329 - $2,557
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,526 - $2,993
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,042 - $4,394

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 $97 - $193 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Cheyenne, Wyoming, for about five hours typically runs $902.

What are the best freight companies from Cheyenne to NYC?

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: Cheyenne, WY vs NYC

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in NYC, side by side with Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne, WY, to NYC, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,768 for a studio to $12,332 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,733-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,418 - $5,021. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,073 - $2,973, 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 $3,715 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to NYC tend to point to ample economic opportunity and diverse cuisine, though overcrowded and pollution come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include IBM and PepsiCo.