($438+) Arlington, VA to Knoxville, TN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Arlington, VA to Knoxville, TN

Full-service movers for the 483-mile relocation from Arlington, Virginia, to Knoxville, Tennessee, cost between $1,206 and $7,569. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $406 - $2,704, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Arlington typically charge a base rate around $200 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,206 - $3,808
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,006 - $4,919
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,437 - $7,569

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 Arlington to Knoxville.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Knoxville, TN

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Arlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Knoxville, 67% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Arlington to Knoxville?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

How much do local movers cost in Arlington, VA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Arlington to Knoxville with a local mover averages $1,946 - $4,772. For moves under 500 miles, local moving companies in Arlington, VA can be a practical and cost-effective alternative to national carriers. Many price shorter moves using hourly or regional rates that may come in lower overall, with leaner operations and tighter service areas often translating to more flexible scheduling and a more personalized experience.

Keep in mind that not every local mover is authorized for moves that cross city or state lines. Always confirm interstate licensing and proper insurance before booking.

Moving container costs from Arlington, VA to Knoxville, TN

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Knoxville, Tennessee, cost between $1,031 and $3,114. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Knoxville. If you go over that window, storage in Arlington adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Arlington to Knoxville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,031 - $1,688
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,232 - $2,426
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,656 - $3,114

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $101 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $203 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Knoxville, TN, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $946 in Arlington, VA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Arlington to Knoxville?

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 Arlington, VA to Knoxville, TN

Plan on $417 - $1,058 for a rental moving truck on the 483-mile route from Arlington, Virginia, to Knoxville, Tennessee. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $208 - $237
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Arlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Arlington to Knoxville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $417 - $771
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $472 - $942
• 4+ bedrooms: $571 - $1,058

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $208 - $237 for the 483-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Arlington, Virginia, for about 5 hours typically costs around $946.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 483-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $203 per night, adding $406 - $608 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $68 and $406.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Arlington to Knoxville?

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 Arlington, VA to Knoxville, TN

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Arlington, Virginia, to Knoxville, Tennessee. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,007 and $1,921.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $866 - $1,661
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,007 - $1,921
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,285 - $2,516

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $101 - $203 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Arlington, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $946.

What are the best freight companies from Arlington to Knoxville?

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. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services 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: Arlington, VA vs Knoxville, TN

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Knoxville, side by side with Arlington on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.