A&r Moving Solutions LLC
Clarksville, TN · USDOT 4119445
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2023
Moving from Tennessee to California
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 8,000 people living in California had lived in Tennessee a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Nashville to Los Angeles, about 2,096 miles, usually costs $3,750–$6,450. 119 licensed movers are based in Tennessee.
Who makes this move
7,972
people moved from Tennessee to California (±3,477)
19,670
moved the other way, from California to Tennessee (±4,848)
- California drew about 5% of the roughly 156,000 people who left Tennessee for another state.
- More people moved from California to Tennessee than this way, by about 12,000.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Tennessee went
Most common moves out of Tennessee
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
Nashville to Los Angeles, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville to Los Angeles | 2,096 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Nashville to San Francisco | 2,312 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Nashville to San Diego | 2,054 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Memphis to Los Angeles | 1,888 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Memphis to San Francisco | 2,123 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Memphis to San Diego | 1,839 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Knoxville to Los Angeles | 2,286 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Knoxville to San Francisco | 2,498 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Knoxville to San Diego | 2,243 | $3,750–$6,450 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Tennessee
See all 119Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Acme Moving Services
College Grove, TN · USDOT 1333935
4 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2005
All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Knoxville LLC
Knoxville, TN · USDOT 2087637
9 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2010
All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Memphis LLC
Memphis, TN · USDOT 2117516
8 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2011
All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Nashville LLC
Nashville, TN · USDOT 825563
15 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1999
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedTennessee to California 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 Tennessee to California
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to California?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Nashville to Los Angeles, 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 Tennessee to California?
About 8,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 7,972, with a margin of error of ±3,477. About 20,000 moved from California to Tennessee the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Tennessee to California?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 1,839 to 2,498 miles by road; Nashville to Los Angeles 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 Tennessee to California?
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 Tennessee to California?
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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