Moving from Washington to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Seattle and Nashville 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 miSeattle → Nashville
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,341+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 2,336 people moved from Washington to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,113), and about 2,678 went the other way. Between Seattle and Nashville 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. 149 movers based in Washington hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Washington to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,336 people a year (±1,113), against about 2,678 (±1,451) from Tennessee to Washington, so Tennessee loses about 342 people a year on this exchange. Washington is the 22nd-largest of the 46 states sending people to Tennessee; Tennessee took in about 191,844 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | Sumner County | 415 ±330 |
| King County | Davidson County | 388 ±189 |
| King County | Williamson County | 343 ±474* |
| Pierce County | Montgomery County | 294 ±241 |
| Thurston County | Coffee County | 181 ±169 |
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.
Seattle to Nashville, 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 Washington and Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Washington to Tennessee
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 Washington to Tennessee
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane to Memphis | ~1,922 mi | 7–14 days | $8,649 – $11,532 | $9,946 – $13,262 |
| Spokane to Nashville | ~2,039 mi | 7–14 days | $9,176 – $12,234 | $10,552 – $14,069 |
| Vancouver to Memphis | ~2,154 mi | 7–14 days | $9,693 – $12,924 | $11,147 – $14,863 |
| Spokane to Chattanooga | ~2,170 mi | 7–14 days | $9,765 – $13,020 | $11,230 – $14,973 |
| Tacoma to Memphis | ~2,171 mi | 7–14 days | $9,770 – $13,026 | $11,235 – $14,980 |
| Seattle to Memphis | ~2,173 mi | 7–14 days | $9,779 – $13,038 | $11,245 – $14,994 |
| Olympia to Memphis | ~2,191 mi | 7–14 days | $9,860 – $13,146 | $11,338 – $15,118 |
| Spokane to Knoxville | ~2,199 mi | 7–14 days | $9,896 – $13,194 | $11,380 – $15,173 |
| Vancouver to Nashville | ~2,293 mi | 7–14 days | $10,319 – $13,758 | $11,866 – $15,822 |
| Seattle to Nashville | ~2,298 mi | 7–14 days | $10,341 – $13,788 | $11,892 – $15,856 |
| Tacoma to Nashville | ~2,299 mi | 7–14 days | $10,346 – $13,794 | $11,897 – $15,863 |
| Olympia to Nashville | ~2,321 mi | 7–14 days | $10,445 – $13,926 | $12,011 – $16,015 |
| Vancouver to Chattanooga | ~2,422 mi | 7–14 days | $10,899 – $14,532 | $12,534 – $16,712 |
| Seattle to Chattanooga | ~2,428 mi | 7–14 days | $10,926 – $14,568 | $12,565 – $16,753 |
| Tacoma to Chattanooga | ~2,429 mi | 7–14 days | $10,931 – $14,574 | $12,570 – $16,760 |
| Olympia to Chattanooga | ~2,450 mi | 7–14 days | $11,025 – $14,700 | $12,679 – $16,905 |
| Seattle to Knoxville | ~2,460 mi | 7–14 days | $11,070 – $14,760 | $12,731 – $16,974 |
| Vancouver to Knoxville | ~2,461 mi | 7–14 days | $11,075 – $14,766 | $12,736 – $16,981 |
| Tacoma to Knoxville | ~2,462 mi | 7–14 days | $11,079 – $14,772 | $12,741 – $16,988 |
| Olympia to Knoxville | ~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 Washington
95 of the 149 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 845 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 468 vehicle inspections (17.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 73 of 807 driver inspections (9.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Relocation Services Aff Aes TransportationFife, WA · USDOT 340754 | 184 | 13 of 108 | 2 of 183 |
| Puget Sound Transfer & StoragePort Angeles, WA · USDOT 430203 | 58 | 6 of 31 | 0 of 52 |
| Hogland Transfer CoEverett, WA · USDOT 8264 | 44 | 4 of 15 | 0 of 44 |
| Jordan River Moving & StorageKirkland, WA · USDOT 901418 | 34 | 3 of 17 | 4 of 34 |
| Asap Movers LLCOlympia, WA · USDOT 4119742 | 23 | 3 of 14 | 9 of 21 |
| Olympic Moving & Storage IncOlympia, WA · USDOT 586615 | 23 | 5 of 16 | 1 of 23 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
458 listed household-goods carriers are based in Washington, 149 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Washington directory ranks them. At the Tennessee end, 266 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Tennessee, moving costs in Tennessee, or the reverse trip, Tennessee to Washington. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Washington
Washington to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Seattle and Nashville, 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 Washington and Tennessee, distances run from 1,922 to 2,485 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Washington to Tennessee take?
Seattle to Nashville 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 Washington to Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Washington into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 458 listed movers based in Washington, 149 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Washington.
What is the cheapest way to move from Washington to Tennessee?
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 Washington to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,336 people (±1,113) moved from Washington to Tennessee that year, against about 2,678 (±1,451) from Tennessee to Washington. That makes Washington the 22nd-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.