($797+) St. Paul, MN to Richmond, VA Movers

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

For the 1,208-mile move from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Richmond, Virginia, full-service movers cost between $2,461 and $9,592. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $298 - $1,984 (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 St. Paul generally start around $243 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,461 - $5,538
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,879 - $7,229
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,739 - $9,592

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. Paul to Richmond.

Specialty moving services from St. Paul, MN to Richmond, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of St. Paul movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Richmond, 89% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Virginia 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 St. Paul, MN to Richmond, VA

Moving containers from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Richmond, Virginia, cost between $1,309 and $4,666. 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 St. Paul typically costs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,309 - $2,309
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,620 - $3,319
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,377 - $4,666

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 $694 in St. Paul, MN. 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 $149 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 Richmond, VA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers St. Paul to Richmond?

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. Paul, MN to Richmond, VA

Renting a moving truck for the 1,208-mile move from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Richmond, Virginia, costs between $757 and $2,315, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $381 - $436
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• St. Paul daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $757 - $1,551
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $888 - $1,753
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,083 - $2,315

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $149 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 $64 and $322 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $381 - $436 in fuel for the 1,208-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $694 in St. Paul, Minnesota, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from St. Paul to Richmond?

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. Paul, MN to Richmond, VA

For larger DIY moves from St. Paul, Minnesota, 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 Richmond, Virginia.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,418 and $2,818.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,156 - $2,253
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,418 - $2,818
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,774 - $3,660

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 - $149 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. Paul, Minnesota, typically costs $694.

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

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.
3. T.A. Dedicated, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): T.A. Dedicated, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: St. Paul, MN vs Richmond, VA

Good news for your budget: Richmond isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than St. Paul. Cost of living index runs 95 there against 102 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 60/100 and 49.14/100 here versus 51/100 and 51.55/100 there.