($523+) Jacksonville, FL to Memphis, TN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jacksonville, FL to Memphis, TN

For the 736-mile move from Jacksonville, Florida, to Memphis, Tennessee, full-service movers cost between $1,435 and $7,454. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $276 - $1,840 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Jacksonville generally start around $220 plus $95 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Jacksonville to Memphis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,435 - $4,068
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,132 - $5,153
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,649 - $7,454

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Jacksonville to Memphis.

Specialty moving services from Jacksonville, FL to Memphis, TN

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Jacksonville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Memphis, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Jacksonville to Memphis?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Jacksonville, FL to Memphis, TN

Moving containers from Jacksonville, Florida, to Memphis, Tennessee, cost between $1,062 and $3,479. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Jacksonville typically runs around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Jacksonville to Memphis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,062 - $2,069
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,434 - $2,703
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,790 - $3,479

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Jacksonville, FL and Memphis, TN. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $644 in Jacksonville, FL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $69 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $138 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Jacksonville to Memphis?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Jacksonville, FL to Memphis, TN

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 736 miles from Jacksonville, Florida, to Memphis, Tennessee, running $551 - $1,459. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $215 - $246
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Jacksonville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Jacksonville to Memphis based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $551 - $993
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $583 - $1,241
• 4+ bedrooms: $758 - $1,459

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $138 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Jacksonville, Florida, usually costs about $644 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 736-mile drive falls between $215 and $246, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $46 and $276 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jacksonville to Memphis?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Jacksonville, FL to Memphis, TN

For larger DIY moves from Jacksonville, Florida, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Memphis, Tennessee.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,136 and $2,140.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Jacksonville to Memphis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,025 - $1,755
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,136 - $2,140
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,477 - $2,784

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Jacksonville, Florida, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $644.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $69 and $138 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Jacksonville to Memphis?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Landstar Ranger, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): Landstar Ranger, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Jacksonville, FL vs Memphis, TN

Day-to-day costs in Memphis are close to what you're used to in Jacksonville: cost of living index of 86 versus 96, with average rent of $1,299/mo compared to $1,520/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 26/100 and 43.62/100 in Jacksonville versus 35/100 and 22.51/100 in Memphis.