If you're leaving Jersey City for Colorado, you probably already have a sense of why: rent nearly cut in half, a cost of living index 35% lower, and state income taxes almost half what you're paying in New Jersey. The financial case is real.
What takes more work is finding the right mover for a 1,838-mile haul. That's not a quick truck rental weekend — it's a cross-country move with real logistics, and the wrong company can turn it expensive and stressful fast. Here's what I'd tell a friend planning this route.
Local Moving Companies in Jersey City for the Colorado Route
Out of 163 Jersey City movers that handle state-to-state moves, these five have the strongest track records for the Jersey City–Colorado run based on verified review data:
- Seka Moving — 4.7 / 5
- Great Movers — 4.72 / 5
- White Glove Moving & Storage — 4.72 / 5
- Piece of Cake Moving & Storage — 4.66 / 5
- NYC Great Movers — 4.64 / 5
Seka Moving
48 Wall St #1100, New York, NY 10005 | (212) 203-0280
Rating: 4.7 / 5 | 85% positive | 13% negative
Reviews: Yelp (250) · Google (60) · BBB: A+
Across nearly 500 verified reviews, Seka's pattern is consistent: efficient crews, careful handling, pricing that matches the estimate, and communication that doesn't go dark after you book. Those are the four things that matter most on a long interstate run. What I've found in the 13% negative share is also consistent — damaged items, wider delivery windows than expected, and fees that weren't fully spelled out upfront. That's especially relevant on a Jersey City–Colorado job, since those are exactly the issues that catch people off guard on cross-country moves. Get itemized pricing and a delivery window commitment in writing before you commit.
Company info:
- State license #: 40118
- DOT #: 3014539
- Years in business: 7
- Also known as: Seka Moving Corporation
Services: Local and interstate moves, packing, unpacking, offices, pianos, hot tubs, pool tables, art, antiques, grandfather clocks, crating, full-valuation coverage, storage, fragile-only packing. Accepts cash, money order, and credit card. Deposit required.
Great Movers
58 2nd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 | (718) 306-9980
Rating: 4.72 / 5 | 95% positive | 5% negative
Reviews: Yelp (551) · Google (2,203) · BBB: A+
A 95% positive rate across 221 verified reviews is genuinely strong. Customers are consistent in what they praise: fast and efficient service, professional crews, careful handling of belongings, and pricing that doesn't balloon at pickup. The 5% negative reviews follow a familiar pattern — property damage, surprise fees, and management that's slow to respond when complaints come in. If something gets damaged and you need resolution, that follow-through matters. Understand their claims process before you sign anything.
Company info:
- State license #: 39493
- DOT #: 2180117
- Years in business: 13
Services: Local, interstate, and international moves, packing, unpacking, offices, pianos, art, antiques, grandfather clocks, crating, full-valuation coverage, storage, safes. Accepts cash and credit card. Deposit required.
White Glove Moving & Storage
235 W 1st St, Bayonne, NJ 07002 | (877) 941-0568
Rating: 4.72 / 5 | 90% positive | 10% negative
Reviews: Yelp (521) · Google (865) · BBB: A+
Twenty-nine years in business and 741 reviews is a real track record. White Glove earns its reputation through meticulous handling, well-organized crews, and communication that stays active throughout the move. Customers regularly highlight careful wrapping and belongings arriving in good shape — which matters a lot on a 1,800-mile haul. The 10% negative reviews cluster around long-distance friction: delayed deliveries, surprise storage fees, and billing that wasn't fully transparent upfront. Since your Colorado move falls squarely in that category, I'd put confirmed delivery windows and total pricing in writing before the truck is loaded.
Company info:
- State license #: 648262
- DOT #: 648262
- Years in business: 29
Services: Local, interstate, and international moves, packing, unpacking, offices, pianos, hot tubs, pool tables, art, antiques, grandfather clocks, crating, crane vans, full-valuation coverage, storage. Accepts credit card. DOD certified.
Piece of Cake Moving & Storage
287 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010 | (212) 651-7273
Rating: 4.66 / 5 | 95% positive | 5% negative
Reviews: Yelp (2,304) · Google (3,214) · BBB: B
Nearly 9,000 reviews with a 94.5% positive rate is hard to dismiss. The recurring praise covers speed, careful furniture handling, organized packing, and pricing that doesn't move at the last minute. That said, a small but notable portion of negative reviews flag missing boxes and undisclosed fees on long-distance jobs — worth knowing when your move spans more than 1,800 miles. The BBB grade of B is also a notch below the others on this list. In my experience, that's a cue to inventory your belongings carefully before loading, document everything, and make sure you have a clear written breakdown of charges before anything leaves your address.
Company info:
- State license #: 40244
- DOT #: 3066988
- Years in business: 6
- Also known as: Piece of Cake Moving & Storage LLC
Services: Local and interstate moves, packing, unpacking, offices, pianos, art, antiques, crating, storage, fragile-only packing. Accepts credit card. Deposit required.
NYC Great Movers
58 2nd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 | (718