Bowling Green, KY → Nashville, TN · Short-haul move

Movers from Bowling Green to Nashville

About 69 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,250–$1,870, delivery in 1–2 days, 128 carriers on the Bowling Green side and 478 in Nashville.

69 miroad distance
1 h 53 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$1,250–$1,8702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Bowling Green, Kentucky
To: Nashville, Tennessee
Road distance: ≈ 69 miles (59 straight-line)
Drive time: 1 h 53 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 128 (97 interstate)
Movers at destination: 478 (295 interstate)

Reverse: Nashville → Bowling Green

Moving from Bowling Green to Nashville is a short-haul move of roughly 69 road miles, heading south from Kentucky to Tennessee.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 53 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,250 and $1,870, before packing or storage.

On the Bowling Green side there are 128 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (97 of them authorized for interstate work), and 478 around Nashville (295 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Nashville.

Bowling Green has a population of about 76,000 and Nashville about 721,074. The two cities have comparable density (1,742 and 1,449 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Bowling Green to Nashville

Full-service estimate for 69 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$700	$850	$1,040
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$800	$980	$1,190
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,250	$1,530	$1,870
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,890	$2,310	$2,820
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,780	$3,380	$4,130

Rental truck (DIY)

$220–$310

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,080–$1,590

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$1,250–$1,870

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Bowling Green (origin)

As Carriers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2184631
MC: 758488
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 152 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (270) 780-5201 Route Verify on FMCSA

Taz Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Taz Trucking INC

USDOT: 1268158
MC: 492697
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42104 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 93 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (270) 782-9093 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bluegrass Dedicated LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2159714
MC: 750623
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 92 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (502) 957-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gold Star Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2369624
MC: 812858
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

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Greenline Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1632617
MC: 602053
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (270) 796-8861 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mr Trans LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1349293
MC: 545266
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 63 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (270) 991-1753 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2116677
MC: 737785
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (270) 320-2180 Route Verify on FMCSA

Emirate Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2592057
MC: 909331
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42104 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (270) 799-9769 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 128 movers in Bowling Green

Near Nashville (destination)

Click And Hire Workforce

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4181567
MC: 1610059
Based in: Antioch, TN 37013 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1,006 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (615) 403-5727 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kingdom Minded Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3747575
MC: 1329062
Based in: Antioch, TN 37013 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (615) 482-2886 Route Verify on FMCSA

Max Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2302632
MC: 786115
Based in: Nashville, TN 37220 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 69 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (615) 656-0070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tcx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Temperature Controlled Express INC

USDOT: 716474
MC: 329638
Based in: Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 41 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (615) 331-0015 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roundpath Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4410773
MC: 1781133
Based in: Brentwood, TN 37027 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (615) 762-7022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Faxstar INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3100712
MC: 837656
Based in: Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (615) 549-8030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Uzpro Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2308372
MC: 823165
Based in: Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (615) 916-0405 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jla Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2974237
MC: 10556
Based in: Nashville, TN 37228 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (484) 810-0000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 478 movers in Nashville

Tips for this move

For a move under about 150 miles you can often choose between an hourly and a flat rate—ask for both.
Confirm whether travel time between Bowling Green and Nashville is billed one way or round trip.
A single-day move is realistic here; schedule loading in the morning so the crew arrives in Nashville with daylight to spare.
Check Kentucky intrastate mover rules; many states require a state permit in addition to a USDOT number.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Bowling Green to Nashville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $700 to $1,040 for a studio, $800 to $1,190 for a one-bedroom, $1,250 to $1,870 for a two-bedroom, $1,890 to $2,820 for a three-bedroom and $2,780 to $4,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Nashville from Bowling Green?

About 69 road miles (59 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 53 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Kentucky into Tennessee makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Bowling Green to Nashville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $220 to $310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,080 to $1,590. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Bowling Green–Nashville corridor.