($1,316+) Anaheim, CA to Knoxville, TN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Anaheim, CA to Knoxville, TN

For the 2,177-mile move from Anaheim, California, to Knoxville, Tennessee, full-service movers cost between $1,339 and $12,341. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $407 - $2,716 (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 Anaheim generally start around $182 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,339 - $5,924
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,623 - $8,145
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,937 - $12,341

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 Anaheim to Knoxville.

Specialty moving services from Anaheim, CA to Knoxville, TN

Specialty needs vary by market — 84% of Anaheim movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Knoxville, 67% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Anaheim to Knoxville?

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 Anaheim, CA to Knoxville, TN

Moving containers from Anaheim, California, to Knoxville, Tennessee, cost between $1,820 and $6,586. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Anaheim typically costs about $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Anaheim to Knoxville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,820 - $3,269
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,242 - $4,680
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,109 - $6,586

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $102 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $204 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 $951 in Anaheim, CA, 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 Knoxville, TN, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Anaheim to Knoxville?

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 Anaheim, CA to Knoxville, TN

Truck rentals from Anaheim, California, to Knoxville, Tennessee, range from $1,277 - $3,598 for the 2,177-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $941 - $1,075
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $27
• Anaheim daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Anaheim to Knoxville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,277 - $2,644
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,426 - $2,907
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,728 - $3,598

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 $102 and $475.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $204.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $941 and $1,075 for the 2,177-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 $951 for 2 movers in Anaheim, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Anaheim to Knoxville?

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 Anaheim, CA to Knoxville, TN

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Anaheim, California, to Knoxville, Tennessee. 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 $1,222 and $3,932.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,512 - $3,093
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,812 - $3,932
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,388 - $5,065

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Anaheim, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $951.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $102 - $204 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 Anaheim to Knoxville?

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. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling 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: Anaheim, CA vs Knoxville, TN

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