Jersey City, NJ → St. Louis, MO · Long-distance move
About 1,028 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,900–$7,300, delivery in 3–7 days, 2,933 carriers on the Jersey City side and 645 in St. Louis.
St. Louis sits about 1,028 miles west of Jersey City, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Missouri that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,900 to $7,300 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 25 min.
On the Jersey City side there are 2,933 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,570 of them authorized for interstate work), and 645 around St. Louis (464 interstate). For an interstate 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 St. Louis.
Jersey City has a population of about 302,013 and St. Louis about 278,144. Jersey City is considerably denser (19,894 people per square mile versus 4,888), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Missouri than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,960 | $2,390 | $2,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,940 | $3,590 | $4,380 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,900 | $5,980 | $7,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,850 | $9,570 | $11,670 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,790 | $13,160 | $16,050 |
$1,510–$2,130
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,940–$2,850
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,900–$7,300
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jersey City, NJ → St. Louis, MO. 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: Itf LLC
Legal name: Hogan Dedicated Services LLC
Legal name: United Van Lines LLC
Legal name: Mayflower Transit LLC
Legal name: Trekker Logistics LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,960 to $2,920 for a studio, $2,940 to $4,380 for a one-bedroom, $4,900 to $7,300 for a two-bedroom, $7,850 to $11,670 for a three-bedroom and $10,790 to $16,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,028 road miles (871 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 25 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into Missouri makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,510 to $2,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,940 to $2,850. 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 Jersey City–St. Louis corridor.