A Better Moving And Storage Co Inc
Carmichael, CA · USDOT 528679
3 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1993
Moving from California to Tennessee
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 20,000 people living in Tennessee had lived in California a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Los Angeles to Nashville, about 2,096 miles, usually costs $3,750–$6,450. 449 licensed movers are based in California.
Who makes this move
19,670
people moved from California to Tennessee (±4,848)
7,972
moved the other way, from Tennessee to California (±3,477)
- Tennessee drew about 3% of the roughly 661,000 people who left California for another state.
- More people moved to Tennessee than the other way, by about 12,000.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left California went
Most common moves out of California
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Los Angeles to Nashville, about 2,096 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $2,150–$3,700 | $2,650–$4,550 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $2,750–$4,700 | $3,400–$5,800 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $3,750–$6,450 | $4,650–$8,000 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $4,700–$8,050 | $5,800–$9,950 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $5,500–$9,400 | $6,800–$11,650 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $6,300–$10,850 | $7,850–$13,450 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Nashville | 2,096 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Los Angeles to Memphis | 1,888 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Los Angeles to Knoxville | 2,286 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| San Francisco to Nashville | 2,312 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| San Francisco to Memphis | 2,123 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| San Francisco to Knoxville | 2,498 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| San Diego to Nashville | 2,054 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| San Diego to Memphis | 1,839 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| San Diego to Knoxville | 2,243 | $3,750–$6,450 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in California
See all 449Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
A&l Moving & Storage LLC
Sacramento, CA · USDOT 3723054
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2021
A-accurate Moving Company
El Cajon, CA · USDOT 2023330
13 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2010
A1 Transfer Moving & Storage
San Francisco, CA · USDOT 3081814
3 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2018
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedCalifornia to Tennessee crosses a state line, so the mover needs federal interstate authority.Ask: carrier or broker?A broker sells your move to a company you have not met. Both are legal; know which one you are hiring.Get a binding estimateA binding estimate fixes the price. A non-binding one is a guess: the final bill follows the actual weight.
Questions about moving from California to Tennessee
How much does it cost to move from California to Tennessee?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Los Angeles to Nashville, about 2,096 miles, usually costs $3,750–$6,450 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $3,750 to $6,450. A studio runs about $2,150–$3,700 and a 4-bedroom about $5,500–$9,400. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from California to Tennessee?
About 20,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 19,670, with a margin of error of ±4,848. About 8,000 moved from Tennessee to California the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from California to Tennessee?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 1,839 to 2,498 miles by road; Los Angeles to Nashville is about 2,096. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from California to Tennessee?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from California to Tennessee?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 24% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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