($797+) Nashville, TN to Portland, ME Movers
Moving from Nashville, TN, to Portland, ME, runs anywhere from $757 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $9,502 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 1,205 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 $2,206, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $9,502 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,270 - $4,666, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $757 - $2,293.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Nashville, TN, to Portland, ME. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,793 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 Nashville, TN to Portland, ME
Moving options from Nashville to Portland 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 $2,793 - $7,025 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 1,205 miles and typically takes 2 to 8 days.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,205-mile route from Nashville to Portland, broken down by home size:
- A studio or 1-bedroom move runs $2,206 - $5,219 with full-service movers, $1,270 - $2,358 with a container, $757 - $1,536 with a rental truck, or $1,203 - $2,144 by freight.
- A 2 - 3 bedroom home costs $2,793 - $7,025 full-service, $1,654 - $3,489 by container, $837 - $1,735 by rental truck, or $1,405 - $2,791 by freight.
- A larger 4+ bedroom household runs $4,694 - $9,502 full-service, $2,331 - $4,666 by container, $1,029 - $2,293 by rental truck, or $1,755 - $3,445 by freight.
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 Nashville, TN to Portland, ME
Full-service movers for the 1,205-mile relocation from Nashville, Tennessee, to Portland, Maine, cost between $2,206 and $9,502. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $323 - $2,156, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Nashville typically charge a base rate around $275 plus $120 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Nashville to Portland:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,206 - $5,219
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,793 - $7,025
- 4+ bedrooms: $4,694 - $9,502
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 Portland.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Tennessee to Maine. 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 Nashville, TN to Portland, ME
Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Nashville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Portland, 78% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing100% of local movers | $539 - $5,390 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready81% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: 6th Man Movers | $216 - $1,294/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $323 - $2,587 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage14% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs49% of local movers | $1,078 - $3,234 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,695 - $10,780 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $807 - $1,534 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items32% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Move On | $1,078 - $2,695 |
| Piano | Any piano type62% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: 6th Man Movers | $862 - $3,773 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling19% of local movers | $323 - $1,617 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect11% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Move On | $701 - $2,156 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $323 - $16,170+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $323 - $3,773+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Nashville to Portland?
Look for Maine Motor Transport Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Maine beyond this list.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national full-service movers are almost always better priced than local movers in Nashville, TN. 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 Nashville, TN to Portland, ME
Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Portland, Maine, cost between $1,270 and $4,666. 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 Nashville typically runs around $100/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Nashville to Portland:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,270 - $2,358
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,654 - $3,489
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,331 - $4,666
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $81 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $162 per month.
- Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Portland, ME, 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 $755 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.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Tennessee to Maine 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 $1,270. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $1,654 - $3,489, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers Nashville to Portland?
- 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 Nashville 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 Nashville:
- 6th Man Movers (4.9/5), 16 years in business
- Good Guys Moving & Delivery (4.7/5), 13 years in business
- College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (4.7/5), 15 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Nashville, TN to Portland, ME
Truck rentals from Nashville, Tennessee, to Portland, Maine, range from $757 - $2,293 for the 1,205-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:
- Fuel for the drive: $413 - $472
- Daily insurance: $32/day
- Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
- Nashville 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 Nashville to Portland based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $757 - $1,536
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $837 - $1,735
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,029 - $2,293
Pro tip: A rental truck from Nashville to Portland looks affordable at first glance, with base rates of $757 - $2,293. But once you factor in fuel ($413 - $472) , overnight lodging ($162/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 $81 and $377.
- Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $162.
- Gas: Expect fuel to run between $413 and $472 for the 1,205-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 $755 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 Portland?
- 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 Nashville, TN to Portland, ME
Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Nashville, Tennessee, to Portland, Maine, 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 $1,405 and $2,791.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Nashville to Portland:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,203 - $2,144
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,405 - $2,791
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,755 - $3,445
Pro tip: Loading a freight trailer is a bit different from filling a container. The 4-foot ramp can be steep with large items, and getting the most out of 8 feet of vertical clearance takes planning. Since pricing is based on linear feet used, every inch of wasted space has a cost.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
- Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Nashville, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $755.
- More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $81 and $162 per foot.
What are the best freight companies from Nashville to Portland?
- 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.
- 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.
Pro tip: Freight trailers are one of the fastest ways to move your belongings interstate, often beating full-service movers on delivery time. If getting your stuff to Portland quickly is a priority, freight is worth a hard look. That said, freight carriers typically require you to be available to receive your shipment within a set window, so if you need short-term storage or your new place won't be ready right away, a container or full-service mover may give you more flexibility.
Cost of living: Nashville, TN vs Portland, ME
Day-to-day costs in Portland are close to what you're used to in Nashville: cost of living index of 112 versus 105, with average rent of $1,991/mo compared to $1,971/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 96/100 and 50.9/100 in Nashville versus 62/100 and 67.84/100 in Portland.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Portland, ME to Nashville, TN guide.
Why moveBuddha is the smarter way to find a mover:
Over the last 3 months, moveBuddha has processed 10 real quotes from Tennessee to Maine, so we know current pricing better than most. Checking our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates. Tennessee alone has 70 movers in our database, worth knowing for a 1,205-mile move like this one.
Our take
How you handle your interstate move from Nashville, TN, to Portland, ME, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,206 - $9,502 on the 1,205-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,270 - $4,666 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $757 - $2,293 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,793 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include TD Banknorth Inc and Maine Medical Center.
FAQs: Moving from Nashville, TN, to Portland, ME
What do local movers charge in Nashville?
Local movers based in Nashville typically start around $275 as a base rate, plus $120/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 Portland run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.
What are some tips for saving money on a move from Nashville, TN to Portland, ME?
Cutting 500 pounds from your shipment, roughly one bedroom's worth of items, saves approximately $200 - $400 on a full-service move on this route. Beyond that, staying organized matters just as much. A solid moving checklist keeps you on schedule and helps you avoid costly last-minute mistakes.
How much does it cost to move from Nashville, TN to Portland, ME?
Costs on this route range from around $2,206 to $9,502, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $2,206 and $9,502, 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.
How walkable is Portland?
Portland has a walkability score of 62 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 68, compared to 96 and 72 in Nashville. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?
The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($413 - $472), daily insurance ($32/day), and equipment rentals ($8 - $22) on top. Overnight stops can add another $162/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.
What percentage of Nashville movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 62% of movers in Nashville handle piano moves, and 32% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.
