Staten Island Moves: Bridges, Tolls and Truck Rules

Our box truck parked on a city block of brick and siding walk-ups — One of our trucks on a city block

Updated October 11, 2026

A moving truck reaches or leaves Staten Island only by bridge: the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to Brooklyn, or the Goethals Bridge, the Outerbridge Crossing and the Bayonne Bridge to New Jersey. Knowing how each one works helps you plan the day and read your estimate.

To and from Brooklyn: the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is run by MTA Bridges and Tunnels. MTA crossings use cashless tolling: E-ZPass, or a bill mailed to the vehicle owner. Trucks pay truck tolls, and the MTA lists the height limit for each level and direction of the bridge. Your mover pays the toll for the truck, so ask whether your written estimate includes it.

To and from New Jersey: Goethals, Outerbridge and Bayonne

These three bridges belong to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Its 2026 Truckers Guide says all Port Authority crossings are cashless, and that tolls are collected only when entering New York; no toll is collected entering New Jersey. The guide lists a height limit of 14 feet on all three bridges. For a move from Staten Island to New Jersey, the toll is paid on the trip into Staten Island, not on the trip out.

On the Island: no trucks on the Korean War Veterans Parkway

NYC DOT lists the Korean War Veterans Parkway among the roads closed to commercial vehicles, so moving trucks use the expressways and the city truck routes instead. The truck route changes that took effect on October 4, 2026 add these Staten Island segments:

Hannah Street between Bay Street and Front Street;
West Service Road between Arden Avenue and the West Shore Expressway;
Drumgoole Road West between the Korean War Veterans Parkway and Richmond Avenue;
Veterans Road West between Bloomingdale Road and the West Shore Expressway.

Houses, driveways and the walk from the curb

If you are moving from a house, tell the mover whether the truck can use the driveway, how far it is from the curb to the door, and how many stairs lead to the bedrooms or the basement. Measure large pieces and the doors they must pass. For an apartment building, ask about move hours, the elevator and the certificate of insurance (COI).

Moving farther away

For a move to another state, federal rules apply. Check the mover on the FMCSA website and read your rights before you sign. The company behind this site holds U.S. DOT No. 967970.

Common questions

Is there a toll from Staten Island to New Jersey?

The Port Authority collects tolls only when entering New York. No toll is collected entering New Jersey.

Who pays the bridge tolls on a move?

The mover pays the toll for the truck. Ask whether your written estimate includes it.

Can moving trucks use the Korean War Veterans Parkway?

No. NYC DOT lists it among the roads closed to commercial vehicles.

What should I tell the mover for a Staten Island estimate?

Both addresses, the floors or stairs, the driveway or curb, the large items and your date.

Get your written estimate

Call (718) 477-4177 or send the quote form with both addresses, the floors, elevator or stairs, your date and your main items. You get a written estimate before moving day. The Best Cheap Movers NYC is part of A & A Alliance Moving Inc, a family business since 1999; licenses and history are on our company facts page.

Rules and city services change. We checked the official links on this page on October 11, 2026; confirm on the linked page before you book.