($599+) Chattanooga, TN to Plano, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chattanooga, TN to Plano, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 792-mile move from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Plano, Texas, with costs ranging from $1,822 - $8,959. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $296 - $1,976. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Chattanooga and Plano. Local movers in Chattanooga typically start around $280 as a base rate plus $99/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,822 - $4,910
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,590 - $6,340
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,473 - $8,959

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 Plano.

Specialty moving services from Chattanooga, TN to Plano, TX

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining 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 Plano, TX

Moving containers from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Plano, Texas, cost between $1,173 and $3,645. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Chattanooga costs roughly $60/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,173 - $1,975
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,393 - $2,880
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,984 - $3,645

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $74 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $148 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Plano, TX, 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 $692 in Chattanooga, 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 Chattanooga to Plano?

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 Plano, TX

A rental truck for this 792-mile move from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Plano, Texas, costs between $559 and $1,579. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $249 - $285
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Plano based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $559 - $1,064
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $592 - $1,289
• 4+ bedrooms: $741 - $1,579

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $148 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 $64 and $321 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $249 - $285 in fuel for the 792-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $692 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Plano, TX

For larger DIY moves from Chattanooga, 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 Plano, Texas.

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 $1,092 and $2,214.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,026 - $1,760
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,092 - $2,214
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,618 - $3,034

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Chattanooga, Tennessee, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $692.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $74 - $148 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 Chattanooga to Plano?

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. Covenant Logistics (4.8/5 stars): Covenant Logistics 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: Chattanooga, TN vs Plano, TX

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