Hoboken, NJ → Jersey City, NJ · Local move
About 6 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,200–$1,780, delivery in 0–1 days, 2,364 carriers on the Hoboken side and 2,933 in Jersey City.
Jersey City sits about 6 miles southwest of Hoboken, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 15 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,200 and $1,780, before packing or storage.
On the Hoboken side there are 2,364 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,242 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,933 around Jersey City (1,570 interstate). For an in-state move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Jersey City.
Hoboken has a population of about 60,000 and Jersey City about 302,013. Hoboken is considerably denser (48,335 people per square mile versus 19,894), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $600 | $740 | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $730 | $890 | $1,080 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,200 | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,890 | $2,310 | $2,820 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,890 | $3,520 | $4,300 |
$160–$220
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,030–$1,510
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,200–$1,780
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Hoboken, NJ → Jersey City, NJ. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Roadway Movers INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Roadway Movers INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $600 to $900 for a studio, $730 to $1,080 for a one-bedroom, $1,200 to $1,780 for a two-bedroom, $1,890 to $2,820 for a three-bedroom and $2,890 to $4,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 6 road miles (3 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Hoboken and Jersey City are in New Jersey, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $160 to $220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,510. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Hoboken–Jersey City corridor.