($516+) Nashville, TN to Rochester, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to Rochester, NY

For the 773-mile move from Nashville, Tennessee, to Rochester, New York, full-service movers cost between $1,605 and $7,884. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $296 - $1,972 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Nashville generally start around $275 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,605 - $4,356
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,417 - $5,824
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,877 - $7,884

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 Rochester.

Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to Rochester, NY

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Nashville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Rochester, 78% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in New York beyond this list.

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 Nashville, TN to Rochester, NY

Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Rochester, New York, cost between $1,013 and $3,428. 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 Nashville typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,013 - $1,936
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,287 - $2,738
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,761 - $3,428

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $74 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $148 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $690 in Nashville, TN, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Rochester, NY, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Nashville to Rochester?

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 Rochester, NY

Plan on $516 - $1,440 for a rental moving truck on the 773-mile route from Nashville, Tennessee, to Rochester, New York. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $243 - $277
• Daily insurance: $30/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 Rochester based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $516 - $990
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $579 - $1,128
• 4+ bedrooms: $690 - $1,440

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 $74 and $345.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $148.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $243 and $277 for the 773-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 $690 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 Rochester?

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 Rochester, NY

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Nashville, Tennessee, to Rochester, New York, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,019 and $2,000.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $977 - $1,692
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,019 - $2,000
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,394 - $2,633

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 $74 - $148 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 $690.

What are the best freight companies from Nashville to Rochester?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Nashville, TN vs Rochester, NY

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

Our take

A move from Nashville, TN, to Rochester, 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 $1,605 - $7,884 on the 773-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,013 - $3,428, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $516 - $1,440. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,417 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 Wegmans Food Markets and Paychex.