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Nashville, TN → Los Angeles, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Nashville to Los Angeles

About 2,108 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,510–$11,170, delivery in 5–10 days, 478 carriers on the Nashville side and 2,866 in Los Angeles.

  • 2,108 miroad distance
  • 37 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,510–$11,1702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,108 miles (1,786 straight-line)
Drive time
37 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
478 (295 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,866 (1,210 interstate)

Reverse: Los Angeles → Nashville

The route from Nashville, TN to Los Angeles, CA covers roughly 2,108 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $7,510 to $11,170 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 37 hours (5 driving days).

On the Nashville side there are 478 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (295 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,866 around Los Angeles (1,210 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 Los Angeles.

Nashville has a population of about 721,074 and Los Angeles about 3.9 million. Los Angeles is the denser city (8,304 people per square mile versus 1,449 in Nashville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Tennessee, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Nashville to Los Angeles

Full-service estimate for 2,108 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,000 $3,660 $4,470
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,500 $5,490 $6,700
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,510 $9,150 $11,170
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,010 $14,640 $17,870
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,510 $20,140 $24,570

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,920–$4,120

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

Portable container

$2,900–$4,270

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

Full-service mover

$7,510–$11,170

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Nashville, TN → Los Angeles, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Nashville (origin)

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

Near Los Angeles (destination)

Dhe

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC

USDOT
9853
MC
139496
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90023 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
312 trucks, 240 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (323) 362-9399 Route Verify on FMCSA

T C I Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
480301
MC
619388
Based in
Commerce, CA 90022 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
205 trucks, 277 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (323) 269-3033 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clutter INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2719785
MC
934868
Based in
Culver City, CA 90230 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
191 trucks, 382 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (877) 626-1887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hercules Forwarding LLC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
424572
Based in
Vernon, CA 90058 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
166 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (323) 263-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pacific 9 Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1274552
MC
496960
Based in
Gardena, CA 90248 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
68 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (310) 603-6011 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kavac Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3401792
MC
1095095
Based in
South Gate, CA 90280 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
59 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (562) 568-8480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arru Group INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4420956
MC
1738102
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90029 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (424) 335-1991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ing Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778992
MC
648911
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90037 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (213) 944-0878 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,866 movers in Los Angeles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Nashville to Los Angeles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,000 to $4,470 for a studio, $4,500 to $6,700 for a one-bedroom, $7,510 to $11,170 for a two-bedroom, $12,010 to $17,870 for a three-bedroom and $16,510 to $24,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Los Angeles from Nashville?

About 2,108 road miles (1,786 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 37 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Tennessee into California 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 Nashville to Los Angeles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,920 to $4,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,900 to $4,270. 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 Nashville–Los Angeles corridor.