($496+) Arlington, VA to Chattanooga, TN Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 594-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, with costs ranging from $1,370 - $8,091. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $403 - $2,688. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Arlington and Chattanooga. Local movers in Arlington typically start around $200 as a base rate plus $110/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,370 - $4,062
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,194 - $5,429
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,658 - $8,091

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 Arlington to Chattanooga.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Chattanooga, TN

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Arlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Chattanooga, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Arlington, VA to Chattanooga, TN

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, cost between $1,017 and $3,403. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Arlington runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,017 - $1,851
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,291 - $2,507
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,740 - $3,403

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Arlington, VA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $941, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $101 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $202 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Arlington, VA, and Chattanooga, TN, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Arlington to Chattanooga?

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 Arlington, VA to Chattanooga, TN

A rental truck for this 594-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, costs between $496 and $1,263. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $254 - $290
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Arlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Arlington to Chattanooga based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $496 - $881
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $484 - $1,067
• 4+ bedrooms: $649 - $1,263

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Arlington, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $941.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $254 - $290 for the 594-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $81 and $437, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $202 per night for hotel stops on the 594-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $403 - $605.

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

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 Arlington, VA to Chattanooga, TN

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Arlington, Virginia, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, 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. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,064 and $2,149.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $916 - $1,648
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,064 - $2,149
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,364 - $2,722

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 $101 and $202.
• 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 Arlington, Virginia, for roughly five hours typically average $941.

What are the best freight companies from Arlington to Chattanooga?

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. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services 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: Arlington, VA vs Chattanooga, TN

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