($487+) Nashville, TN to Dallas, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to Dallas, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 664-mile move from Nashville, Tennessee, to Dallas, Texas, with prices running from $1,631 - $8,944. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $309 - $2,060 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Nashville and Dallas are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Nashville movers tend to run around $275 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,631 - $4,574
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,455 - $6,244
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,356 - $8,944

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 Dallas.

Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to Dallas, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Nashville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Dallas, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Nashville, TN to Dallas, TX

Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Dallas, Texas, cost between $1,029 and $3,274. 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 Dallas:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,029 - $1,882
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,375 - $2,791
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,748 - $3,274

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $77 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $155 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Dallas, TX, 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 $721 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 Dallas?

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 Dallas, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 664 miles from Nashville, Tennessee, to Dallas, Texas, running $492 - $1,376. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $218 - $249
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Dallas based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $492 - $910
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $547 - $1,183
• 4+ bedrooms: $655 - $1,376

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $155 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 $67 and $335 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $218 - $249 in fuel for the 664-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $721 in Nashville, Tennessee, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Dallas, TX

For larger DIY moves from Nashville, 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 Dallas, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,057 and $2,042.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $945 - $1,746
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,057 - $2,042
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,501 - $2,812

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 $77 and $155.
• 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 $721.

What are the best freight companies from Nashville to Dallas?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
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 operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Nashville, TN vs Dallas, TX

Day-to-day costs in Dallas are close to what you're used to in Nashville: cost of living index of 100 versus 105, with average rent of $1,774/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 46/100 and 48.6/100 in Dallas.