($512+) Nashville, TN to Arlington, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to Arlington, VA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 661-mile move from Nashville, Tennessee, to Arlington, Virginia, with prices running from $1,567 - $8,944. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $386 - $2,572 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Nashville and Arlington 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 Arlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,567 - $4,574
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,384 - $5,828
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,273 - $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 Arlington.

Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to Arlington, VA

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

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

Look for Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Virginia 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 Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $1,061 and $3,584. 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 Arlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,061 - $2,016
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,293 - $2,712
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,766 - $3,584

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $900 in Nashville, TN. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $96 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $193 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Arlington, VA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Nashville to Arlington?

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 Arlington, VA

Truck rentals from Nashville, Tennessee, to Arlington, Virginia, range from $517 - $1,404 for the 661-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $270 - $309
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• 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 Arlington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $517 - $977
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $542 - $1,172
• 4+ bedrooms: $683 - $1,404

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 $96 and $450.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $193.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $270 and $309 for the 661-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 $900 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 Arlington?

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 Arlington, VA

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 Arlington, Virginia.

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 $1,089 and $2,191.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $983 - $1,728
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,089 - $2,191
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,414 - $2,702

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 $96 and $193.
• 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 $900.

What are the best freight companies from Nashville to Arlington?

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 Arlington, VA

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