($821+) Portland, ME to Nashville, TN Movers
Moving from Portland, ME, to Nashville, TN, runs anywhere from $837 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $9,599 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 1,203 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 2 to 8 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,619, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $9,599 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,309 - $4,621, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $837 - $2,204.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Portland, ME, to Nashville, TN. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,314 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Portland, ME to Nashville, TN
Moving options from Portland to Nashville fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. A 2-3 bedroom full-service move on this route costs $3,314 - $7,171 and includes all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 30% less for the same home size, while rental trucks land about 60% less, though both require you to load the truck or container yourself. This route spans 1,203 miles and typically takes 2 to 8 days.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,203-mile route from Portland to Nashville, broken down by home size:
Home size makes the biggest difference in what you'll pay on this route. A studio or 1-bedroom runs $2,619 - $5,775 with full-service movers and considerably less with a container ($1,309 - $2,455), rental truck ($837 - $1,566), or freight trailer ($1,156 - $2,122). A 2 - 3 bedroom home moves that range up to $3,314 - $7,171 full-service, and a 4+ bedroom household tops out around $9,599.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to Nashville, TN
A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,203-mile move from Portland, Maine, to Nashville, Tennessee, with prices running from $2,619 - $9,599. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $328 - $2,184 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Portland and Nashville are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Portland movers tend to run around $382 as a base rate plus $135/hour per mover, for comparison.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Portland to Nashville:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,619 - $5,775
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,314 - $7,171
- 4+ bedrooms: $5,358 - $9,599
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 Portland to Nashville.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Maine to Tennessee. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Moving company rates climb during peak moving season (May –-September) when demand peaks. Scheduling your move outside of that window can lead to noticeably lower costs and better availability.
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Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Nashville, TN
Specialty needs vary by market — 78% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Nashville, 81% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing100% of local movers | $546 - $5,460 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready78% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | $218 - $1,310/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $328 - $2,621 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage56% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs33% of local movers | $1,092 - $3,276 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,730 - $10,920 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $818 - $1,554 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items67% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Liberty Bell Moving & Storage of Maine | $1,092 - $2,730 |
| Piano | Any piano type100% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | $874 - $3,822 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling89% of local movers | $328 - $1,638 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect78% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Liberty Bell Moving & Storage of Maine | $710 - $2,184 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $328 - $16,380+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $328 - $3,822+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Portland to Nashville?
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
- American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
- Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national full-service movers are almost always better priced than local movers in Portland, ME. Local companies typically run 30% - 40% more at longer distances because they aren't set up to consolidate shipments the way national carriers do. The one case where a local mover might be worth the premium is if you want a dedicated direct-route truck, which averages a 2-day delivery time, but expect to pay more for that convenience.
Moving container costs from Portland, ME to Nashville, TN
Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Nashville, Tennessee, cost between $1,309 and $4,621. 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 Portland typically runs around $100/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Portland to Nashville:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,309 - $2,455
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,705 - $3,218
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,308 - $4,621
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $764 in Portland, ME. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
- Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $82 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $164 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
- Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Nashville, TN, destination before booking.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Maine to Tennessee move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,309. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $1,705 - $3,218, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers Portland to Nashville?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Portland to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Portland:
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.8/5), 9 years in business
- Tiny Tim's Moving (4.3/5), 33 years in business
- Integrity Movers, 0 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Portland, ME to Nashville, TN
Truck rentals from Portland, Maine, to Nashville, Tennessee, range from $837 - $2,204 for the 1,203-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:
- Fuel for the drive: $418 - $478
- Daily insurance: $33/day
- Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
- Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Portland to Nashville based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $837 - $1,566
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $845 - $1,880
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,040 - $2,204
Pro tip: A rental truck from Portland to Nashville looks affordable at first glance, with base rates of $837 - $2,204. But once you factor in fuel ($418 - $478) , overnight lodging ($164/night), meals, and equipment rentals, most people end up spending $600 - $1,200 more than the base rate suggests. Building that into your budget upfront saves you from sticker shock at the end of the move.
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 $82 and $382.
- Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $164.
- Gas: Expect fuel to run between $418 and $478 for the 1,203-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 $764 for 2 movers in Portland, Maine, for about 5 hours.
- Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland to Nashville?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Portland, ME to Nashville, TN
Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Portland, Maine, to Nashville, Tennessee. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.
Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,337 and $2,710.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Portland to Nashville:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,156 - $2,122
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,337 - $2,710
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,920 - $3,768
Pro tip: A 4-foot ramp sounds simple, but heavy or awkward furniture can make the climb tricky. With 8 feet of height to work with, smart vertical stacking is key. Since freight companies charge by the linear foot, every extra foot you use adds to the bill.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
- More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $82 - $164 more per foot.
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Portland, Maine, for about five hours typically runs $764.
What are the best freight companies from Portland to Nashville?
- 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.
- 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.
- Dubois Livestock (3.96/5 stars): Dubois Livestock 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.
Pro tip: One of the biggest advantages of freight trailers is speed. For an interstate move, freight delivery is one of the fastest options you have short of driving a rental truck yourself. It's a smart choice when your timeline is firm and you'll be ready to receive your shipment. If there's any chance your new place won't be ready or you need a few weeks of storage, a moving container with built-in storage may serve you better.
Cost of living: Portland, ME vs Nashville, TN
There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Portland and Nashville to plan around. Cost of living index: 112 vs. 105. Average rent: $1,991/mo vs. $1,971/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 62 vs. 96. Safety index: 67.84 vs. 50.9.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Nashville, TN to Portland, ME guide.
Why moveBuddha makes finding a mover easier:
In the past 3 months we've processed 10 quotes from Maine to Tennessee, so our pricing data reflects what movers are actually charging right now. Check our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers, the best way to avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and bad actors. We track 15 movers in Maine, so you have real options to compare for this 1,203-mile move.
Our take
The 1,203-mile move from Portland, ME, to Nashville, TN, costs between $2,619 and $9,599 with full-service movers, $1,309 - $4,621 with a moving container, and $837 - $2,204 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $3,314 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include HCA Healthcare and Access Control Systems.
FAQs: Moving from Portland, ME, to Nashville, TN
What are the best neighborhoods in Nashville?
For families, Belmont-Hillsboro, Buena Vista, and Green Hills are worth a look in Nashville. If you're moving solo or without kids, Downtown, Germantown, and The Gulch tend to be popular picks instead.
How do I know a mover is licensed in Tennessee?
Although a local license is not required in Tennessee, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number.
What do local movers charge in Portland?
Local movers based in Portland typically start around $382 as a base rate, plus $135/hour per mover. That's a useful baseline if you're hiring help just to load a rental truck or container rather than booking a full long-distance move. Rates in Nashville run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.
What size moving truck do I need for this route?
Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 3 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
How much does it cost to move from Portland, ME to Nashville, TN?
Costs on this route range from around $2,619 to $9,599, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $2,619 and $9,599, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.
What percentage of Portland movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 100% of movers in Portland handle piano moves, and 67% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.
