($1,017+) Chattanooga, TN to Tucson, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chattanooga, TN to Tucson, AZ

For the 1,737-mile move from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Tucson, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,413 and $10,646. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $278 - $1,856 (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 Chattanooga generally start around $280 plus $99 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,413 - $5,701
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,576 - $7,880
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,959 - $10,646

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 Tucson.

Specialty moving services from Chattanooga, TN to Tucson, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chattanooga movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tucson, 92% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Arizona are typically members of the Arizona Moving 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 Tucson, AZ

Moving containers from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Tucson, Arizona, cost between $1,593 and $5,370. 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 Chattanooga typically runs around $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,593 - $3,006
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,079 - $4,002
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,756 - $5,370

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 $650 in Chattanooga, TN. 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 $70 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $139 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 Tucson, AZ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Chattanooga to Tucson?

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 Tucson, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 1,737-mile move from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Tucson, Arizona, costs between $1,113 and $2,935, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $513 - $586
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $19
• 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 Tucson based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,113 - $1,955
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,169 - $2,522
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,415 - $2,935

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 $70 and $325.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $139.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $513 and $586 for the 1,737-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 $650 for 2 movers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Tucson, AZ

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 Tucson, Arizona.

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 $1,647 and $3,169.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,378 - $2,547
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,647 - $3,169
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,226 - $4,253

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 $650.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $70 - $139 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 Tucson?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Covenant Logistics (4.8/5 stars): Covenant Logistics is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Chattanooga, TN vs Tucson, AZ

Good news for your budget: Tucson isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Chattanooga. Cost of living index runs 97 there against 90 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 29/100 and 46.11/100 here versus 43/100 and 45.57/100 there.