($580+) Kansas City, MO to New Orleans, LA Movers
Moving from Kansas City, MO, to New Orleans, LA, runs anywhere from $580 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $7,439 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 849 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 2 to 7 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $1,740, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $7,439 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,054 - $3,598, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $580 - $1,515.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Kansas City, MO, to New Orleans, LA. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,374 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Kansas City, MO to New Orleans, LA
There are 3 main ways to move from Kansas City to New Orleans: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $2,374 - $5,493. Moving containers run about 43% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 74% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 2 to 7 days for this 849-mile route, depending on which option you go with.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 849-mile route from Kansas City to New Orleans, broken down by home size:
Home size makes the biggest difference in what you'll pay on this route. A studio or 1-bedroom runs $1,740 - $4,558 with full-service movers and considerably less with a container ($1,054 - $2,063), rental truck ($580 - $1,115), or freight trailer ($987 - $1,821). A 2 - 3 bedroom home moves that range up to $2,374 - $5,493 full-service, and a 4+ bedroom household tops out around $7,439.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated November 2, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Kansas City, MO to New Orleans, LA
For the 849-mile move from Kansas City, Missouri, to New Orleans, Louisiana, full-service movers cost between $1,740 and $7,439. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $281 - $1,872 (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 Kansas City generally start around $251 plus $113 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Kansas City to New Orleans:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,740 - $4,558
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,374 - $5,493
- 4+ bedrooms: $3,982 - $7,439
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 Kansas City to New Orleans.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Missouri to Louisiana. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Avoiding peak moving season dates (May - September) is one of the easiest ways to reduce costs. Off-season moves typically come with lower pricing and more room to negotiate since movers have fewer bookings.
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Specialty moving services from Kansas City, MO to New Orleans, LA
Specialty needs vary by market: 61% of Kansas City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In New Orleans, 56% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing75% of local movers | $468 - $4,680 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready61% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: Moving Proz | $187 - $1,123/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $281 - $2,246 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage8% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs54% of local movers | $936 - $2,808 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,340 - $9,360 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $701 - $1,332 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items17% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: Moving Proz | $936 - $2,340 |
| Piano | Any piano type48% of local movers41% nationallyTop pick: Moving Proz | $749 - $3,276 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling8% of local movers | $281 - $1,404 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect14% of local movers9% nationallyTop pick: Sunrise Moving and Packing - Kansas City | $608 - $1,872 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $281 - $14,040+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $281 - $3,276+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Kansas City to New Orleans?
Look for Louisiana Motor Transport Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Louisiana beyond this list.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national movers are consistently lower-priced than local companies in Kansas City, MO. Van lines spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments, while local movers tend to charge 30% - 40% more for the same distance. A direct route with a local mover averages 2-day delivery, but that added speed typically carries a higher price tag.
Moving container costs from Kansas City, MO to New Orleans, LA
Moving containers from Kansas City, Missouri, to New Orleans, Louisiana, cost between $1,054 and $3,598. 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 New Orleans. If you go over that window, storage in Kansas City adds around $75/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Kansas City to New Orleans:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,054 - $2,063
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,354 - $2,808
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,820 - $3,598
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $70 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $140 per month.
- Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in New Orleans, LA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
- Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $655 in Kansas City, MO. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Missouri to Louisiana move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,054. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $1,354 - $2,808.
What are the best moving containers Kansas City to New Orleans?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Kansas City to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Kansas City:
- Moving Proz (4.9/5), 10 years in business
- Bellhop Moving (4.6/5), 15 years in business
- The Dudes Moving Company LLC (4.9/5), 7 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Kansas City, MO to New Orleans, LA
A rental truck for this 849-mile move from Kansas City, Missouri, to New Orleans, Louisiana, costs between $580 and $1,515. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:
- Fuel for the drive: $253 - $289
- Daily insurance: $28/day
- Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
- Kansas City daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Kansas City to New Orleans based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $580 - $1,115
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $620 - $1,236
- 4+ bedrooms: $730 - $1,515
Pro tip: The base rate of $580 - $1,515 is just the starting point for a rental truck move from Kansas City to New Orleans. Fuel ($253 - $289), lodging at around $140/night, meals, and equipment rentals are all on top of that. Factor in roughly $600 - $1,200 more for meals, equipment, and other extras beyond fuel and lodging to get a realistic picture of what the move will actually cost.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $140 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
- Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $61 and $304 to your total.
- Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
- Gas: Plan on spending $253 - $289 in fuel for the 849-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
- Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $655 in Kansas City, Missouri, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Kansas City to New Orleans?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Kansas City, MO to New Orleans, LA
If you're moving a larger household from Kansas City, Missouri, 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 New Orleans, Louisiana.
Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,106 and $2,138.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Kansas City to New Orleans:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $987 - $1,821
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,106 - $2,138
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,560 - $2,849
Pro tip: Freight trailers come with a 4-foot loading ramp, which can be a challenge with bulky furniture. With 8 feet of vertical space available, stacking efficiently often requires a ladder and a plan. Since you're billed per linear foot, packing tight can make a real difference in your final cost.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
- Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Kansas City, Missouri, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $655.
- More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $70 and $140 per foot.
What are the best freight companies from Kansas City to New Orleans?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
Pro tip: Freight trailers are a great option when you need your belongings in New Orleans fast. For interstate moves, freight is one of the quickest delivery methods out there. Just keep in mind that freight carriers expect you to be available to receive your shipment, so it works best when your move-in is locked in and you don't need temporary storage on either end.
Cost of living: Kansas City, MO vs New Orleans, LA
Good news for your budget: New Orleans isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Kansas City. Cost of living index runs 102 there against 88 here. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. For reference, walkability and safety scores are 35/100 and 42.6/100 here versus 58/100 and 32.69/100 there.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our New Orleans, LA to Kansas City, MO guide.
Why use moveBuddha to find your mover:
We've processed 10 real quotes from Missouri to Louisiana over the past 3 months, giving us some of the most up-to-date pricing data around. Running your move through our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and steer clear of bad actors. There are 138 movers in our Missouri network to compare for this 849-mile move.
Our take
How you handle your interstate move from Kansas City, MO, to New Orleans, LA, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,740 - $7,439 on the 849-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,054 - $3,598 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $580 - $1,515 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,374 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Entergy and Ochsner Health System.
FAQs: Moving from Kansas City, MO, to New Orleans, LA
What are some tips for saving money on a move from Kansas City, MO to New Orleans, LA?
Cutting 500 pounds from your shipment, roughly one bedroom's worth of items, saves approximately $200 - $400 on a full-service move on this route. Beyond that, staying organized matters just as much. A solid moving checklist keeps you on schedule and helps you avoid costly last-minute mistakes.
How much does it cost to move from Kansas City, MO to New Orleans, LA?
Costs on this route range from around $580 to $7,439, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $1,740 and $7,439, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.
How walkable is New Orleans?
New Orleans has a walkability score of 58 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 66, compared to 35 and 35 in Kansas City. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?
The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($253 - $289), daily insurance ($28/day), and equipment rentals ($7 - $19) on top. Overnight stops can add another $140/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.
How do I know a mover is licensed in Louisiana?
If you’re using a legitimate moving company to relocate from one home or apartment within the state to another, look for a company regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC). During the pre-move screening process, families on the move should verify that prospective movers are registered and in good standing with the LPSC. In cases of substandard service, inflated costs, and unlicensed movers operating illegally, consumers may file a complaint, after which the commission will initiate an investigation.
What percentage of Kansas City movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 48% of movers in Kansas City handle piano moves, and 17% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 41% and 26% nationally.