($717+) New York City, NY to St. Paul, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from NYC to St. Paul, MN

Hiring full-service movers from NYC, New York, to St. Paul, Minnesota, costs between $1,798 and $7,391. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,198-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $432 - $2,880, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between NYC and St. Paul. For a rough baseline, movers based in NYC tend to start around $239 plus $110/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from NYC to St. Paul:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,798 - $4,167
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,404 - $5,375
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,104 - $7,391

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from NYC to St. Paul.

Specialty moving services from NYC to St. Paul, MN

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of New York City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In St. Paul, 69% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from NYC to St. Paul?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from NYC to St. Paul, MN

Moving containers from NYC, New York, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $1,224 and $4,271. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to St. Paul. If you go over that window, storage in NYC adds around $190/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from NYC to St. Paul:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,224 - $2,362
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,546 - $3,226
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,029 - $4,271

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In NYC, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $1,008, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $108 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $216 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both NYC, and St. Paul, MN, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers NYC to St. Paul?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from NYC to St. Paul, MN

Plan on $717 - $1,982 for a rental moving truck on the 1,198-mile route from NYC, New York, to St. Paul, Minnesota. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $549 - $627
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• NYC daily rental rate: $19 - $50
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.99 - $2.29

These are typical moving truck rental costs from NYC to St. Paul based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $717 - $1,423
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $807 - $1,626
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,055 - $1,982

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $549 - $627 for the 1,198-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in NYC, New York, for about 5 hours typically costs around $1,008.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,198-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $216 per night, adding $432 - $648 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $72 and $432.

What are the best moving truck rentals from NYC to St. Paul?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from NYC to St. Paul, MN

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from NYC, New York, to St. Paul, Minnesota, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,313 and $2,557.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from NYC to St. Paul:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,069 - $2,023
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,313 - $2,557
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,674 - $3,216

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $108 - $216 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in NYC, New York, typically costs $1,008.

What are the best freight companies from NYC to St. Paul?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: NYC vs St. Paul, MN

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in St. Paul, side by side with NYC on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

Full-service movers on the 1,198-mile route from NYC, to St. Paul, MN, run $1,798 - $7,391 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,224 - $4,271, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $717 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,404, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Siemens and ACS Group.