($617+) Nashville, TN to New York City, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to NYC

For the 885-mile move from Nashville, Tennessee, to NYC, New York, full-service movers cost between $2,013 and $8,801. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $395 - $2,636 (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 Nashville generally start around $275 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,013 - $4,995
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,489 - $6,323
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,174 - $8,801

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 NYC.

Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to NYC

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

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

New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in New York, on top of the picks below.

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 Nashville, TN to NYC

Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to NYC, New York, cost between $1,151 and $4,026. 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 NYC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,151 - $2,236
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,465 - $2,868
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,991 - $4,026

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $99 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $198 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in NYC, 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 $923 in Nashville, TN. 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 Nashville to NYC?

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 NYC

Renting a moving truck for the 885-mile move from Nashville, Tennessee, to NYC, New York, costs between $648 and $1,784, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $371 - $424
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• 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 NYC based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $648 - $1,152
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $665 - $1,440
• 4+ bedrooms: $817 - $1,784

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $198 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 $86 and $428 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $371 - $424 in fuel for the 885-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $923 in Nashville, Tennessee, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Nashville to NYC?

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 NYC

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Nashville, Tennessee, to NYC, New York. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,186 and $2,247.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,047 - $1,992
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,136 - $2,247
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,560 - $2,974

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Nashville, Tennessee, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $923.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $99 - $198 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Nashville to NYC?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. OLD South Freight Service, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): OLD South Freight Service, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Nashville, TN vs NYC

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in NYC, 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.