($517+) Nashville, TN to Washington DC, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to Washington DC, MD

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 665-mile move from Nashville, Tennessee, to Washington DC, Maryland, with prices running from $1,567 - $8,859. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $370 - $2,468 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Nashville and Washington DC are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Nashville movers tend to run around $275 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Nashville to Washington DC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,567 - $4,663
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,384 - $5,709
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,941 - $8,859

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 Nashville to Washington DC.

Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to Washington DC, MD

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Nashville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Washington DC, 93% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Nashville to Washington DC?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Maryland Motor Truck Association is a good first thing to confirm.

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.

Moving container costs from Nashville, TN to Washington DC, MD

Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Washington DC, Maryland, cost between $1,093 and $3,343. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Nashville runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Nashville to Washington DC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,093 - $2,016
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,389 - $2,765
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,730 - $3,343

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $864 in Nashville, TN. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $93 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $185 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Washington DC, MD, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Nashville to Washington DC?

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 Nashville, TN to Washington DC, MD

A rental truck for this 665-mile move from Nashville, Tennessee, to Washington DC, Maryland, costs between $502 and $1,445. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $261 - $298
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Nashville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Nashville to Washington DC based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $502 - $930
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $536 - $1,092
• 4+ bedrooms: $655 - $1,445

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $185 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $80 and $401 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $261 - $298 in fuel for the 665-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $864 in Nashville, Tennessee, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Nashville to Washington DC?

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 Nashville, TN to Washington DC, MD

For larger DIY moves from Nashville, Tennessee, 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 Washington DC, Maryland.

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 $1,035 and $2,021.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Nashville to Washington DC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $936 - $1,711
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,035 - $2,021
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,530 - $2,895

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $93 - $185 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Nashville, Tennessee, typically costs $864.

What are the best freight companies from Nashville to Washington DC?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. OLD South Freight Service, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): OLD South Freight Service, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Nashville, TN vs Washington DC, MD

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Washington DC, side by side with Nashville 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.