($487+) Nashville, TN to Des Moines, IA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to Des Moines, IA

Hiring full-service movers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Des Moines, Iowa, costs between $1,663 and $8,944. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 656-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $293 - $1,956, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Nashville and Des Moines. For a rough baseline, movers based in Nashville tend to start around $275 plus $120/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Nashville to Des Moines:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,663 - $4,308
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,384 - $5,947
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,190 - $8,944

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 Nashville to Des Moines.

Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to Des Moines, IA

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Nashville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Des Moines, 58% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Nashville to Des Moines?

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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Moving container costs from Nashville, TN to Des Moines, IA

Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Des Moines, Iowa, cost between $1,019 and $3,515. 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 Des Moines. If you go over that window, storage in Nashville adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Nashville to Des Moines:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,019 - $2,016
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,361 - $2,632
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,875 - $3,515

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $73 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $147 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Des Moines, IA, 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 $685 in Nashville, 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 Nashville to Des Moines?

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 Nashville, TN to Des Moines, IA

Truck rentals from Nashville, Tennessee, to Des Moines, Iowa, range from $512 - $1,445 for the 656-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $204 - $233
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Nashville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Nashville to Des Moines based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $512 - $910
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $536 - $1,138
• 4+ bedrooms: $690 - $1,445

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 $73 and $342.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $147.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $204 and $233 for the 656-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 $685 for 2 movers in Nashville, Tennessee, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Nashville to Des Moines?

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 Nashville, TN to Des Moines, IA

If you're moving a larger household from Nashville, 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 Des Moines, Iowa.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,089 and $2,191.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Nashville to Des Moines:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $974 - $1,728
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,089 - $2,191
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,443 - $2,840

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $73 - $147 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Nashville, Tennessee, typically costs $685.

What are the best freight companies from Nashville to Des Moines?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. OLD South Freight Service, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): OLD South Freight Service, Inc. 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.

Cost of living: Nashville, TN vs Des Moines, IA

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