Moving from Wyoming to New Jersey
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Cheyenne and Newark it is about 1,856 miles and 4 days on the road (about 34 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,853 to 1,935 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,856 miCheyenne → Newark
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $8,352+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from Wyoming to New Jersey in 2024 (Census estimate, ±226), and about 0 went the other way. Between Cheyenne and Newark it is about 1,856 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $8,352 – $11,136 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 12 movers based in Wyoming hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Wyoming to New Jersey
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±226), against about 0 (±213) from New Jersey to Wyoming, so New Jersey gains about 0 people a year on this exchange. Wyoming is the 41st-largest of the 41 states sending people to New Jersey; New Jersey took in about 149,816 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Teton County | Hunterdon County | 12 ±18* |
| Campbell County | Gloucester County | 5 ±9* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Cheyenne to Newark, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Wyoming and New Jersey.
Cost of moving from Wyoming to New Jersey
At about 1,856 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,352 – $11,136 for a two-bedroom home and $9,605 – $12,806 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,013 – $8,018; a freight trailer is $4,009 – $5,345.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,264 – $8,352 | $4,510 – $6,013 | $3,007 – $4,009 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,517 – $10,022 | $5,412 – $7,216 | $3,608 – $4,811 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,352 – $11,136 | $6,013 – $8,018 | $4,009 – $5,345 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,605 – $12,806 | $6,915 – $9,221 | $4,610 – $6,147 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,858 – $14,477 | $7,817 – $10,423 | $5,212 – $6,949 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,528 – $16,704 | $9,020 – $12,027 | $6,013 – $8,018 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,856 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.
City-to-city routes from Wyoming to New Jersey
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne to Paterson | ~1,853 mi | 7–14 days | $8,339 – $11,118 | $9,589 – $12,786 |
| Cheyenne to Newark | ~1,856 mi | 7–14 days | $8,352 – $11,136 | $9,605 – $12,806 |
| Cheyenne to Jersey City | ~1,863 mi | 7–14 days | $8,384 – $11,178 | $9,641 – $12,855 |
| Casper to Paterson | ~1,923 mi | 7–14 days | $8,654 – $11,538 | $9,952 – $13,269 |
| Casper to Newark | ~1,927 mi | 7–14 days | $8,672 – $11,562 | $9,972 – $13,296 |
| Casper to Jersey City | ~1,935 mi | 7–14 days | $8,708 – $11,610 | $10,014 – $13,352 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Wyoming
8 of the 12 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 40 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 22 vehicle inspections (13.6%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 10 of 40 driver inspections (25.0%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macs Moving Acquisition IncSheridan, WY · USDOT 1953773 | 10 | 0 of 7 | 1 of 10 |
| Teton MoversJackson, WY · USDOT 3865827 | 10 | 0 of 4 | 5 of 10 |
| Smooth Movers LLCLaramie, WY · USDOT 2630599 | 7 | 0 of 3 | 2 of 7 |
| Johnson Storage&Moving IncCheyenne, WY · USDOT 286130 | 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Black Diamond Moving CompanyJackson, WY · USDOT 4505045 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Arrow Moving & Storage Company IncCheyenne, WY · USDOT 22889 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
24 listed household-goods carriers are based in Wyoming, 12 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Wyoming directory ranks them. At the New Jersey end, 558 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New Jersey, moving costs in New Jersey, or the reverse trip, New Jersey to Wyoming. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Wyoming
Wyoming to New Jersey moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Wyoming to New Jersey?
Between the two states' main cities, Cheyenne and Newark, the distance is about 1,856 miles. From our model that is $8,352 – $11,136 for a two-bedroom home and $9,605 – $12,806 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,013 – $8,018 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,009 – $5,345. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Wyoming and New Jersey, distances run from 1,853 to 1,935 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Wyoming to New Jersey take?
Cheyenne to Newark is 4 days on the road (about 34 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Wyoming to New Jersey?
Yes. A move from Wyoming into New Jersey is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 24 listed movers based in Wyoming, 12 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Wyoming.
What is the cheapest way to move from Wyoming to New Jersey?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,009 – $5,345 for a two-bedroom home over 1,856 miles against $8,352 – $11,136 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,013 – $8,018, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Wyoming to New Jersey each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±226) moved from Wyoming to New Jersey that year, against about 0 (±213) from New Jersey to Wyoming. That makes Wyoming the 41st-largest source of new residents for New Jersey among the states.