($622+) Chattanooga, TN to Hartford, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chattanooga, TN to Hartford, CT

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 939-mile move from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Hartford, Connecticut, with prices running from $2,066 - $8,977. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $288 - $1,920 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Chattanooga and Hartford are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Chattanooga movers tend to run around $280 as a base rate plus $99/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,066 - $5,057
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,592 - $6,598
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,524 - $8,977

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 Chattanooga to Hartford.

Specialty moving services from Chattanooga, TN to Hartford, CT

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chattanooga movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Hartford, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Chattanooga to Hartford?

Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Connecticut, 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 Chattanooga, TN to Hartford, CT

Moving containers from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Hartford, Connecticut, cost between $1,162 and $4,164. 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 Chattanooga typically runs around $60/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Chattanooga to Hartford:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,162 - $2,198
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,556 - $2,993
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,033 - $4,164

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $72 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $144 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $672 in Chattanooga, TN, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Hartford, CT, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Chattanooga to Hartford?

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 Chattanooga, TN to Hartford, CT

Plan on $635 - $1,826 for a rental moving truck on the 939-mile route from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Hartford, Connecticut. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $287 - $328
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Chattanooga daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Chattanooga to Hartford based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $635 - $1,251
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $671 - $1,444
• 4+ bedrooms: $878 - $1,826

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $72 and $336.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $144.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $287 and $328 for the 939-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $672 for 2 movers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chattanooga to Hartford?

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 Chattanooga, TN to Hartford, CT

If you're moving a larger household from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Hartford, Connecticut.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,207 and $2,516.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,099 - $1,919
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,207 - $2,516
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,593 - $3,268

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $72 and $144.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for roughly five hours typically average $672.

What are the best freight companies from Chattanooga to Hartford?

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. Covenant Logistics (4.8/5 stars): Covenant Logistics 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: Chattanooga, TN vs Hartford, CT

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