($808+) St. Paul, MN to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from St. Paul, MN to Austin, TX

Hiring full-service movers from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Austin, Texas, costs between $2,455 and $9,045. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,176-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $338 - $2,256, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between St. Paul and Austin. For a rough baseline, movers based in St. Paul tend to start around $243 plus $100/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,455 - $5,365
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,798 - $6,712
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,027 - $9,045

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 Austin.

Specialty moving services from St. Paul, MN to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of St. Paul movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Austin, 81% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas 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 Austin, TX

Moving containers from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,350 and $4,528. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in St. Paul typically runs around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,350 - $2,456
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,673 - $3,488
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,219 - $4,528

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both St. Paul, MN and Austin, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $790 in St. Paul, MN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $85 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $169 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

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

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 Austin, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,176 miles from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Austin, Texas, running $776 - $2,145. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $422 - $482
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Austin based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $776 - $1,539
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $856 - $1,742
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,108 - $2,145

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $85 and $395.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $169.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $422 and $482 for the 1,176-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $790 for 2 movers in St. Paul, Minnesota, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Austin, TX

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Austin, Texas. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,272 and $2,630.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,134 - $2,167
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,272 - $2,630
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,811 - $3,587

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 St. Paul, Minnesota, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $790.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $85 and $169 per foot.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. T.A. Dedicated, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): T.A. Dedicated, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: St. Paul, MN vs Austin, TX

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