($597+) Chattanooga, TN to Yonkers, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chattanooga, TN to Yonkers, NY

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 835-mile move from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Yonkers, New York, with costs ranging from $1,790 - $8,214. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $350 - $2,336. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Chattanooga and Yonkers. Local movers in Chattanooga typically start around $280 as a base rate plus $99/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,790 - $4,604
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,492 - $6,003
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,856 - $8,214

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 Yonkers.

Specialty moving services from Chattanooga, TN to Yonkers, NY

Specialty needs vary by market: 45% of Chattanooga movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Yonkers, 62% of movers offer the same service.

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

New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in New York, 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 Yonkers, NY

Moving containers from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Yonkers, New York, cost between $1,129 and $3,420. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Chattanooga typically costs about $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,129 - $1,965
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,354 - $2,863
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,894 - $3,420

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Chattanooga, TN and Yonkers, NY. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $818 in Chattanooga, TN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $88 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $175 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Chattanooga to Yonkers?

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 Yonkers, NY

Renting a moving truck for the 835-mile move from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Yonkers, New York, costs between $597 and $1,577, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $310 - $355
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Yonkers based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $597 - $1,115
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $645 - $1,325
• 4+ bedrooms: $730 - $1,577

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $175 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 $818 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 835-mile drive falls between $310 and $355, 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 $58 and $350 to your total.

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

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 Yonkers, NY

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Yonkers, New York. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,083 and $2,247.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $968 - $1,715
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,083 - $2,247
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,456 - $2,792

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $88 and $175.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for roughly five hours typically average $818.

What are the best freight companies from Chattanooga to Yonkers?

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 Yonkers, NY

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Yonkers, 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

A move from Chattanooga, TN, to Yonkers, NY, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,790 - $8,214 on the 835-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,129 - $3,420, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $597 - $1,577. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,492 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Leake and Watts Services and Yonkers Contracting.