($611+) Chattanooga, TN to Hartford, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chattanooga, TN to Hartford, CT

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 939-mile move from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Hartford, Connecticut, with prices running from $1,949 - $8,387. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $288 - $1,920 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Chattanooga and Hartford are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Chattanooga movers tend to run around $280 as a base rate plus $99/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,949 - $4,674
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,544 - $6,163
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,977 - $8,387

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 Hartford.

Specialty moving services from Chattanooga, TN to Hartford, CT

Specialty needs vary by market: 45% of Chattanooga movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Hartford, 67% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Connecticut, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with 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 Hartford, CT

Moving containers from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Hartford, Connecticut, cost between $1,073 and $3,628. 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 Hartford. If you go over that window, storage in Chattanooga adds around $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,073 - $2,114
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,482 - $2,766
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,898 - $3,628

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $72 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $144 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Hartford, CT, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $672 in Chattanooga, TN. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Chattanooga to Hartford?

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 Hartford, CT

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 939 miles from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Hartford, Connecticut, running $611 - $1,773. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $287 - $328
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $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 Hartford based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $611 - $1,215
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $666 - $1,348
• 4+ bedrooms: $837 - $1,773

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $144 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Chattanooga, Tennessee, usually costs about $672 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 939-mile drive falls between $287 and $328, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $48 and $288 to your total.

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

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 Hartford, CT

If you're moving a larger household from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Hartford, Connecticut.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,196 and $2,282.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,057 - $1,865
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,196 - $2,282
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,502 - $2,903

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 $72 - $144 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for about five hours typically runs $672.

What are the best freight companies from Chattanooga to Hartford?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.

Cost of living: Chattanooga, TN vs Hartford, CT

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

Our take

The 939-mile move from Chattanooga, TN, to Hartford, CT, costs between $1,949 and $8,387 with full-service movers, $1,073 - $3,628 with a moving container, and $611 - $1,773 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 $2,544 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 Aetna and Prudential Retirement Insurance And Annuity Co.