($536+) Pittsburgh, PA to Memphis, TN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Pittsburgh, PA to Memphis, TN

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 771-mile move from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Memphis, Tennessee, with costs ranging from $1,689 - $8,200. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $269 - $1,792. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Pittsburgh and Memphis. Local movers in Pittsburgh typically start around $185 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,689 - $4,398
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,346 - $5,421
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,153 - $8,200

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 Pittsburgh to Memphis.

Specialty moving services from Pittsburgh, PA to Memphis, TN

Specialty needs vary by market — 73% of Pittsburgh movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Memphis, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Pittsburgh, PA to Memphis, TN

Moving containers from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Memphis, Tennessee, cost between $1,074 and $3,743. 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 Pittsburgh typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,074 - $1,952
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,350 - $2,903
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,810 - $3,743

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 $627 in Pittsburgh, PA. 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 $67 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $134 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 Memphis, TN, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Pittsburgh to Memphis?

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 Pittsburgh, PA to Memphis, TN

Truck rentals from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Memphis, Tennessee, range from $587 - $1,450 for the 771-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $220 - $251
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Pittsburgh daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $587 - $1,071
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $596 - $1,209
• 4+ bedrooms: $754 - $1,450

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $220 - $251 for the 771-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for about 5 hours typically costs around $627.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 771-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $134 per night, adding $269 - $403 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $45 and $269.

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

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 Pittsburgh, PA to Memphis, TN

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Memphis, Tennessee, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,080 and $2,300.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,006 - $1,739
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,080 - $2,300
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,524 - $3,024

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 $67 and $134.
• 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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for roughly five hours typically average $627.

What are the best freight companies from Pittsburgh to Memphis?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Pitt Ohio (4.5/5 stars): Pitt Ohio is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Pittsburgh, PA vs Memphis, TN

Day-to-day costs in Memphis are close to what you're used to in Pittsburgh: cost of living index of 86 versus 92, with average rent of $1,299/mo compared to $1,500/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 62/100 and 62.26/100 in Pittsburgh versus 35/100 and 22.51/100 in Memphis.