($1,253+) Chattanooga, TN to Reno, NV Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chattanooga, TN to Reno, NV

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,274-mile move from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Reno, Nevada, with prices running from $2,625 - $11,221. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $305 - $2,032 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Chattanooga and Reno 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 Reno:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,625 - $5,740
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,522 - $7,946
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,412 - $11,221

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 Reno.

Specialty moving services from Chattanooga, TN to Reno, NV

Specialty needs vary by market: 45% of Chattanooga movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Reno, 59% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Chattanooga, TN to Reno, NV

Moving containers from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Reno, Nevada, cost between $1,649 and $5,861. 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 Reno:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,649 - $3,212
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,222 - $4,598
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,963 - $5,861

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $76 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $152 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Reno, NV, 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 $711 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 Reno?

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 Reno, NV

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,274 miles from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Reno, Nevada, running $1,253 - $3,748. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $735 - $840
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Reno based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,253 - $2,568
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,385 - $2,942
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,645 - $3,748

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 $76 and $356.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $152.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $735 and $840 for the 2,274-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 $711 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 Reno?

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 Reno, NV

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 Reno, Nevada.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,656 and $3,570.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,529 - $3,007
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,656 - $3,570
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,346 - $4,836

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 Chattanooga, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $711.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $76 and $152 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Chattanooga to Reno?

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.

Cost of living: Chattanooga, TN vs Reno, NV

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Reno, 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 2,274-mile move from Chattanooga, TN, to Reno, NV, costs between $2,625 and $11,221 with full-service movers, $1,649 - $5,861 with a moving container, and $1,253 - $3,748 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 $3,522 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 Amerco and Trane.