($1,150+) St. Louis, MO to Ontario, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from St. Louis, MO to Ontario, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,790-mile move from St. Louis, Missouri, to Ontario, California, with costs ranging from $2,436 - $11,143. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $294 - $1,960. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between St. Louis and Ontario. Local movers in St. Louis typically start around $247 as a base rate plus $145/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,436 - $5,133
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,454 - $7,649
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,965 - $11,143

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 St. Louis to Ontario.

Specialty moving services from St. Louis, MO to Ontario, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of St. Louis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Ontario, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from St. Louis to Ontario?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in California Moving & Storage 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 St. Louis, MO to Ontario, CA

Moving containers from St. Louis, Missouri, to Ontario, California, cost between $1,569 and $5,353. 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 Ontario. If you go over that window, storage in St. Louis adds around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from St. Louis to Ontario:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,569 - $2,876
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,089 - $4,274
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,688 - $5,353

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 $686 in St. Louis, MO. 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 $74 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $147 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 Ontario, CA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers St. Louis to Ontario?

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 St. Louis, MO to Ontario, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,790 miles from St. Louis, Missouri, to Ontario, California, running $1,139 - $3,009. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $558 - $638
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• St. Louis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,139 - $2,193
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,233 - $2,534
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,554 - $3,009

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $558 - $638 for the 1,790-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 St. Louis, Missouri, for about 5 hours typically costs around $686.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,790-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $147 per night, adding $294 - $441 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $49 and $294.

What are the best moving truck rentals from St. Louis to Ontario?

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 St. Louis, MO to Ontario, CA

If you're moving a larger household from St. Louis, 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 Ontario, California.

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 $1,558 and $3,452.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,483 - $2,775
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,558 - $3,452
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,195 - $4,504

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 $74 - $147 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 St. Louis, Missouri, typically costs $686.

What are the best freight companies from St. Louis to Ontario?

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.
3. Flanagan-White Delivery, Inc. (4.42/5 stars): Flanagan-White Delivery, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: St. Louis, MO vs Ontario, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Ontario, side by side with St. Louis 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.