($815+) Memphis, TN to Boston, MA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Memphis, TN to Boston, MA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,316-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Boston, Massachusetts, with costs ranging from $2,462 - $9,846. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $336 - $2,240. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Memphis and Boston. Local movers in Memphis typically start around $334 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,462 - $5,268
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,975 - $7,034
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,286 - $9,846

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 Memphis to Boston.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to Boston, MA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Memphis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Boston, 96% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Memphis to Boston?

Look for Massachusetts Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Massachusetts beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Memphis, TN to Boston, MA

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Boston, Massachusetts, cost between $1,342 and $4,489. 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 Boston. If you go over that window, storage in Memphis adds around $45/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Memphis to Boston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,342 - $2,599
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,712 - $3,414
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,441 - $4,489

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $84 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $168 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 $784 in Memphis, 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 Boston, MA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Memphis to Boston?

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 Memphis, TN to Boston, MA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,316 miles from Memphis, Tennessee, to Boston, Massachusetts, running $832 - $2,283. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $469 - $536
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Memphis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Memphis to Boston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $832 - $1,574
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $955 - $1,968
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,131 - $2,283

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $784.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $469 - $536 for the 1,316-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $67 and $364, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $168 per night for hotel stops on the 1,316-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $336 - $504.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Memphis to Boston?

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 Memphis, TN to Boston, MA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Memphis, Tennessee, to Boston, Massachusetts. 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 $1,008 and $2,900.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,158 - $2,271
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,397 - $2,900
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,991 - $3,853

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $784.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $84 and $168 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Memphis to Boston?

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. Empire Express, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Empire Express, 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: Memphis, TN vs Boston, MA

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