($480+) Irving, TX to St. Louis, MO Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Irving, Texas, to St. Louis, Missouri, costs between $1,378 and $7,411. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 641-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $281 - $1,872, 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 Irving and St. Louis. For a rough baseline, movers based in Irving tend to start around $181 plus $92/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 Irving to St. Louis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,378 - $4,097
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,097 - $5,627
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,592 - $7,411

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 Irving to St. Louis.

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

Specialty needs vary by market: 55% of Irving movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In St. Louis, 68% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Irving 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 Irving, TX to St. Louis, MO

Moving containers from Irving, Texas, to St. Louis, Missouri, cost between $1,040 and $3,270. 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 Irving runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,040 - $1,736
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,207 - $2,501
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,697 - $3,270

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Irving, TX and St. Louis, MO. 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 $655 in Irving, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $70 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $140 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 Irving 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 Irving, TX to St. Louis, MO

Plan on $480 - $1,199 for a rental moving truck on the 641-mile route from Irving, Texas, to St. Louis, Missouri. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $191 - $218
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Irving daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $480 - $871
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $527 - $1,034
• 4+ bedrooms: $652 - $1,199

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 $70 and $328.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $140.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $191 and $218 for the 641-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 $655 for 2 movers in Irving, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Irving 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 Irving, TX to St. Louis, MO

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Irving, Texas, to St. Louis, Missouri, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,057 and $1,981.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $855 - $1,546
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,057 - $1,981
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,304 - $2,666

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Irving, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $655.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $70 - $140 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 Irving to St. Louis?

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.

Cost of living: Irving, 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 Irving 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

A move from Irving, TX, to St. Louis, MO, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,378 - $7,411 on the 641-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,040 - $3,270, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $480 - $1,199. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,097 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to St. Louis tend to point to rich culture and bountiful arts and recreational activities, though poor education and high crime rate come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include BJC HealthCare and Walmart.