($476+) Garland, TX to St. Louis, MO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Garland, TX to St. Louis, MO

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 623-mile move from Garland, Texas, to St. Louis, Missouri, with costs ranging from $1,444 - $8,434. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $281 - $1,872. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Garland and St. Louis. Local movers in Garland typically start around $181 as a base rate plus $92/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,444 - $4,246
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,266 - $5,752
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,186 - $8,434

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 Garland to St. Louis.

Specialty moving services from Garland, TX to St. Louis, MO

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Garland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In St. Louis, 86% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Garland, TX to St. Louis, MO

Moving containers from Garland, Texas, to St. Louis, Missouri, cost between $1,039 and $3,216. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Garland runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,039 - $1,836
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,279 - $2,592
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,867 - $3,216

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 St. Louis, MO, 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 Garland, TX. 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.

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

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 Garland, TX to St. Louis, MO

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 623 miles from Garland, Texas, to St. Louis, Missouri, running $471 - $1,340. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $186 - $212
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Garland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $471 - $944
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $524 - $1,034
• 4+ bedrooms: $655 - $1,340

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $140 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 Garland, Texas, usually costs about $655 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 623-mile drive falls between $186 and $212, 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 $47 and $281 to your total.

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

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 Garland, TX to St. Louis, MO

If you're moving a larger household from Garland, Texas, 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 St. Louis, Missouri.

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 $1,087 and $2,074.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $926 - $1,603
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,087 - $2,074
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,480 - $2,680

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $70 - $140 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Garland, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $655.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Garland, TX vs St. Louis, MO

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