($1,085+) Miami, FL to St. Paul, MN Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,786-mile move from Miami, Florida, to St. Paul, Minnesota, with costs ranging from $1,946 - $9,008. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $337 - $2,244. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Miami and St. Paul. Local movers in Miami typically start around $237 as a base rate plus $65/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,946 - $4,403
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,792 - $6,369
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,012 - $9,008

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 Miami to St. Paul.

Specialty moving services from Miami, FL to St. Paul, MN

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Miami 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 Miami to St. Paul?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Minnesota Transport Services Association is a good first thing to confirm.

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 Miami, FL to St. Paul, MN

Moving containers from Miami, Florida, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $1,495 and $4,996. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Miami typically runs around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,495 - $2,768
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,894 - $4,070
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,614 - $4,996

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $84 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $168 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $785 in Miami, FL, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your St. Paul, MN, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Miami 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 Miami, FL to St. Paul, MN

Truck rentals from Miami, Florida, to St. Paul, Minnesota, range from $1,085 - $2,983 for the 1,786-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $638 - $729
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Miami daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,085 - $1,909
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,174 - $2,319
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,395 - $2,983

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $638 - $729 for the 1,786-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 Miami, Florida, for about 5 hours typically costs around $785.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,786-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $168 per night, adding $337 - $505 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $56 and $337.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Miami 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 Miami, FL to St. Paul, MN

For larger DIY moves from Miami, Florida, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to St. Paul, Minnesota.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,592 and $3,287.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,372 - $2,567
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,592 - $3,287
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,112 - $4,206

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $84 and $168.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Miami, Florida, for roughly five hours typically average $785.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Miami, FL 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 Miami 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

The 1,786-mile move from Miami, FL, to St. Paul, MN, costs between $1,946 and $9,008 with full-service movers, $1,495 - $4,996 with a moving container, and $1,085 - $2,983 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,792 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

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