Moving from Jersey City, NJ to Seattle, WA
About 2,798 miles across a state line, from New Jersey into Washington, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Jersey City, NJ to Seattle, WA covers about 2,798 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $12,591 – $16,788 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 689 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,798 miles from New Jersey to Washington. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $12,591 – $16,788 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 6 days on the road (about 51 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Jersey City to Seattle
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,443 – $12,591 | $6,799 – $9,066 | $4,533 – $6,044 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,332 – $15,109 | $8,159 – $10,879 | $5,439 – $7,252 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,591 – $16,788 | $9,066 – $12,087 | $6,044 – $8,058 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,480 – $19,306 | $10,425 – $13,900 | $6,950 – $9,267 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,368 – $21,824 | $11,785 – $15,714 | $7,857 – $10,476 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $18,887 – $25,182 | $13,598 – $18,131 | $9,066 – $12,087 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,798 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Jersey City to Seattle
2,798 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $13,990. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $12,591 to $16,788, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Jersey City to Seattle
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 689 people a year (±314) moved from Hudson County, NJ, home to Jersey City, to King County, WA, home to Seattle. Going the other way: about 103 people a year (±74). Movers from Hudson County make up 0.6% of the 120,669 people a year who moved into King County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,643 people a year (±1,048) moving from New Jersey to Washington and about 643 people a year (±401) from Washington to New Jersey — a net gain for Washington of about 1,000 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Bergen County, NJ | 5,699 ±939 |
| Essex County, NJ | 3,452 ±721 |
| Middlesex County, NJ | 3,213 ±778 |
| Union County, NJ | 2,930 ±718 |
| New York County, NY | 2,368 ±577 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Snohomish County, WA | 11,035 ±1,105 |
| Pierce County, WA | 10,614 ±1,241 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 5,175 ±949 |
| Santa Clara County, CA | 3,095 ±777 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 2,717 ±795 |
Licensed movers at each end
521 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Jersey City (937 counting those licensed only inside New Jersey). 319 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.0% of their 1,843 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piece of Cake MovingUSDOT 3066988 | New York City · 4 mi | 340 trucks | 383 | 10.2% of 246 |
| Roadway MovingUSDOT 1854436 | New York City · 12 mi | 190 trucks | 236 | 12.0% of 166 |
| Budd Van Lines IncUSDOT 185771 | Somerset · 30 mi | 124 trucks | 107 | 7.1% of 56 |
| Great Moving IncUSDOT 2180117 | Staten Island · 7 mi | 70 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Great Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 3547419 | South Plainfiel · 22 mi | 70 trucks | 20 | 21.4% of 14 |
| Oz Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1058063 | Yonkers · 18 mi | 35 trucks | 27 | 13.3% of 15 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Seattle end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Seattle: American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation (Fife, 86 trucks), Hogland Transfer Co (Everett, 67 trucks), CMS Relocation & Logistics (Kent, 59 trucks), Hansen Bros Moving & Storage (Bellevue, 46 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from New Jersey into Washington, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Jersey City to Seattle
Insist on a survey
Over 2,798 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 2,798 miles of handling.
Arriving in Seattle
A local move inside Seattle later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $535 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $903 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Seattle are Tacoma (about 29 mi), Olympia (about 55 mi), Vancouver (about 160 mi).
Other routes from Jersey City
All routes from Jersey City, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey City to New York City, NY | ~3 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Newark, NJ | ~8 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Paterson, NJ | ~17 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Mount Vernon, NY | ~20 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Bridgeport, CT | ~64 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Philadelphia, PA | ~92 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Jersey City to Wilmington, DE | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Jersey City to Providence, RI | ~183 mi | $824 – $1,098 |
Also moving to Seattle: from Tacoma, WA, from Olympia, WA, from Vancouver, WA, from Portland, OR.
Jersey City to Seattle moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Jersey City to Seattle?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 2,798 miles cost about $9,443 – $12,591 for a studio, $12,591 – $16,788 for a two-bedroom home and $14,480 – $19,306 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Jersey City to Seattle take?
The drive is 6 days on the road (about 51 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Jersey City to Seattle?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $6,044 – $8,058 for a two-bedroom home, against $12,591 – $16,788 with full-service movers; a moving container is $9,066 – $12,087.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Jersey City to Seattle?
Yes. Jersey City is in New Jersey and Seattle is in Washington, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 521 listed movers within 30 miles of Jersey City hold it.
How many people move from Jersey City to Seattle each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 689 people a year (margin of error ±314) moved from Hudson County, which contains Jersey City, to King County, which contains Seattle.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.