($538+) Nashville, TN to Harrisburg, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to Harrisburg, PA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 719-mile move from Nashville, Tennessee, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with costs ranging from $1,763 - $8,097. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $297 - $1,980. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Nashville and Harrisburg. Local movers in Nashville typically start around $275 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,763 - $4,689
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,509 - $5,971
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,403 - $8,097

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 Harrisburg.

Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to Harrisburg, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Nashville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Harrisburg, 79% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Harrisburg, PA

Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,094 and $3,363. 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 Harrisburg:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,094 - $2,045
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,322 - $2,862
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,844 - $3,363

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $74 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $149 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Harrisburg, PA, 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 $693 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 Harrisburg?

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 Harrisburg, PA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 719 miles from Nashville, Tennessee, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, running $516 - $1,379. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $226 - $259
• 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 Harrisburg based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $516 - $1,019
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $574 - $1,235
• 4+ bedrooms: $697 - $1,379

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $149 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $64 and $322 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $226 - $259 in fuel for the 719-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $693 in Nashville, Tennessee, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Nashville to Harrisburg?

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 Harrisburg, PA

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 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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 $1,158 and $2,267.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $937 - $1,787
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,158 - $2,267
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,446 - $2,860

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 $74 and $149.
• 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 Nashville, Tennessee, for roughly five hours typically average $693.

What are the best freight companies from Nashville to Harrisburg?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
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. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Nashville, TN vs Harrisburg, PA

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