($571+) Memphis, TN to St. Paul, MN Movers

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

For the 799-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to St. Paul, Minnesota, full-service movers cost between $1,823 and $8,128. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $277 - $1,848 (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 Memphis generally start around $334 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,823 - $4,586
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,278 - $5,632
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,178 - $8,128

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 Memphis to St. Paul.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to St. Paul, MN

Specialty needs vary by market: 41% of Memphis 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 Memphis to St. Paul?

All three below meet the standards set by the Minnesota Transport Services Association, the group most Minnesota movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Memphis, TN to St. Paul, MN

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $1,033 and $3,646. 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 Memphis adds around $45/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,033 - $1,882
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,422 - $2,557
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,762 - $3,646

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 $647 in Memphis, TN. 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 $69 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $139 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 Memphis 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 Memphis, TN to St. Paul, MN

Truck rentals from Memphis, Tennessee, to St. Paul, Minnesota, range from $571 - $1,475 for the 799-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $235 - $268
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Memphis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $571 - $993
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $564 - $1,167
• 4+ bedrooms: $765 - $1,475

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $139 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 Memphis, Tennessee, usually costs about $647 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 799-mile drive falls between $235 and $268, 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 $46 and $277 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Memphis 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 Memphis, TN to St. Paul, MN

For larger DIY moves from Memphis, Tennessee, 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 $1,127 and $2,152.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $939 - $1,781
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,127 - $2,152
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,482 - $2,722

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Memphis, Tennessee, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $647.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $69 - $139 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 Memphis to St. Paul?

1. 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.
2. 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.

Cost of living: Memphis, TN 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 Memphis 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

How you handle your interstate move from Memphis, TN, to St. Paul, MN, 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 $1,823 - $8,128 on the 799-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,033 - $3,646 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $571 - $1,475 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,278 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 Siemens and ACS Group.