Moving from Tennessee to Washington
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Seattle it is about 2,298 miles and 5 days on the road (about 42 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,922 to 2,485 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~2,298 miNashville → Seattle
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,341+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 2,678 people moved from Tennessee to Washington in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,451), and about 2,336 went the other way. Between Nashville and Seattle it is about 2,298 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,341 – $13,788 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to Washington
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,678 people a year (±1,451), against about 2,336 (±1,113) from Washington to Tennessee, so Washington gains about 342 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 22nd-largest of the 48 states sending people to Washington; Washington took in about 221,646 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | Pierce County | 446 ±260 |
| Shelby County | Pierce County | 226 ±266* |
| Montgomery County | Thurston County | 192 ±147 |
| Shelby County | Snohomish County | 124 ±177* |
| Davidson County | King County | 92 ±55 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Nashville to Seattle, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Tennessee and Washington.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Washington
At about 2,298 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,341 – $13,788 for a two-bedroom home and $11,892 – $15,856 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,446 – $9,927; a freight trailer is $4,964 – $6,618.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,756 – $10,341 | $5,584 – $7,446 | $3,723 – $4,964 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,307 – $12,409 | $6,701 – $8,935 | $4,467 – $5,956 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,341 – $13,788 | $7,446 – $9,927 | $4,964 – $6,618 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,892 – $15,856 | $8,562 – $11,416 | $5,708 – $7,611 |
| 4 bedrooms | $13,443 – $17,924 | $9,679 – $12,906 | $6,453 – $8,604 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $15,512 – $20,682 | $11,168 – $14,891 | $7,446 – $9,927 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,298 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Tennessee to Washington
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis to Spokane | ~1,922 mi | 7–14 days | $8,649 – $11,532 | $9,946 – $13,262 |
| Nashville to Spokane | ~2,039 mi | 7–14 days | $9,176 – $12,234 | $10,552 – $14,069 |
| Memphis to Vancouver | ~2,154 mi | 7–14 days | $9,693 – $12,924 | $11,147 – $14,863 |
| Chattanooga to Spokane | ~2,170 mi | 7–14 days | $9,765 – $13,020 | $11,230 – $14,973 |
| Memphis to Tacoma | ~2,171 mi | 7–14 days | $9,770 – $13,026 | $11,235 – $14,980 |
| Memphis to Seattle | ~2,173 mi | 7–14 days | $9,779 – $13,038 | $11,245 – $14,994 |
| Memphis to Olympia | ~2,191 mi | 7–14 days | $9,860 – $13,146 | $11,338 – $15,118 |
| Knoxville to Spokane | ~2,199 mi | 7–14 days | $9,896 – $13,194 | $11,380 – $15,173 |
| Nashville to Vancouver | ~2,293 mi | 7–14 days | $10,319 – $13,758 | $11,866 – $15,822 |
| Nashville to Seattle | ~2,298 mi | 7–14 days | $10,341 – $13,788 | $11,892 – $15,856 |
| Nashville to Tacoma | ~2,299 mi | 7–14 days | $10,346 – $13,794 | $11,897 – $15,863 |
| Nashville to Olympia | ~2,321 mi | 7–14 days | $10,445 – $13,926 | $12,011 – $16,015 |
| Chattanooga to Vancouver | ~2,422 mi | 7–14 days | $10,899 – $14,532 | $12,534 – $16,712 |
| Chattanooga to Seattle | ~2,428 mi | 7–14 days | $10,926 – $14,568 | $12,565 – $16,753 |
| Chattanooga to Tacoma | ~2,429 mi | 7–14 days | $10,931 – $14,574 | $12,570 – $16,760 |
| Chattanooga to Olympia | ~2,450 mi | 7–14 days | $11,025 – $14,700 | $12,679 – $16,905 |
| Knoxville to Seattle | ~2,460 mi | 7–14 days | $11,070 – $14,760 | $12,731 – $16,974 |
| Knoxville to Vancouver | ~2,461 mi | 7–14 days | $11,075 – $14,766 | $12,736 – $16,981 |
| Knoxville to Tacoma | ~2,462 mi | 7–14 days | $11,079 – $14,772 | $12,741 – $16,988 |
| Knoxville to Olympia | ~2,485 mi | 7–14 days | $11,183 – $14,910 | $12,860 – $17,147 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Tennessee
70 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 480 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 50 of 273 vehicle inspections (18.3%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 105 of 479 driver inspections (21.9%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talent's Moving & Storage IncChattanooga, TN · USDOT 3854391 | 52 | 9 of 34 | 10 of 52 |
| Colonial Van Lines IncClarkrange, TN · USDOT 4071435 | 33 | 4 of 16 | 1 of 33 |
| Big League Movers IncMemphis, TN · USDOT 1999318 | 31 | 3 of 20 | 12 of 31 |
| Boundless Moving and StorageCleveland, TN · USDOT 2798532 | 27 | 1 of 16 | 6 of 27 |
| Rowe Transfer IncKnoxville, TN · USDOT 1079919 | 25 | 3 of 13 | 0 of 25 |
| Justpro Moving LLCSpring Hill, TN · USDOT 3925031 | 20 | 1 of 10 | 3 of 20 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
266 listed household-goods carriers are based in Tennessee, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Tennessee directory ranks them. At the Washington end, 458 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Washington, moving costs in Washington, or the reverse trip, Washington to Tennessee. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Tennessee
Tennessee to Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Washington?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Seattle, the distance is about 2,298 miles. From our model that is $10,341 – $13,788 for a two-bedroom home and $11,892 – $15,856 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,446 – $9,927 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,964 – $6,618. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Washington, distances run from 1,922 to 2,485 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Washington take?
Nashville to Seattle is 5 days on the road (about 42 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tennessee to Washington?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into Washington is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 266 listed movers based in Tennessee, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Tennessee.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tennessee to Washington?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,964 – $6,618 for a two-bedroom home over 2,298 miles against $10,341 – $13,788 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,446 – $9,927, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,678 people (±1,451) moved from Tennessee to Washington that year, against about 2,336 (±1,113) from Washington to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 22nd-largest source of new residents for Washington among the states.