($776+) New York City, NY to St. Paul, MN Movers

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

For the 1,198-mile move from NYC, New York, to St. Paul, Minnesota, full-service movers cost between $1,886 and $7,914. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $432 - $2,880 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in NYC generally start around $239 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,886 - $4,509
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,400 - $6,047
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,226 - $7,914

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 — 93% of New York City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In St. Paul, 91% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Minnesota Transport Services Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Minnesota beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from NYC to St. Paul, MN

Moving containers from NYC, New York, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $1,233 and $4,662. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in NYC typically costs about $190/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,233 - $2,528
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,740 - $3,421
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,151 - $4,662

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $1,008 in NYC. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $108 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $216 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your St. Paul, MN, destination before booking.

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

Truck rentals from NYC, New York, to St. Paul, Minnesota, range from $808 - $2,102 for the 1,198-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• 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: $808 - $1,524
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $839 - $1,724
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,044 - $2,102

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $216 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in NYC, New York, usually costs about $1,008 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,198-mile drive falls between $549 and $627, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $72 and $432 to your total.

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

If you're moving a larger household from NYC, New York, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to St. Paul, Minnesota.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,272 and $2,550.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,227 - $2,145
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,272 - $2,550
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,847 - $3,481

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In NYC, New York, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,008.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $108 - $216 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

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.