($778+) St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA Movers

Full-service moving costs from St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,191-mile move from St. Louis, Missouri, to Boston, Massachusetts, with costs ranging from $2,001 - $8,394. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $332 - $2,216. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between St. Louis and Boston. Local movers in St. Louis typically start around $247 as a base rate plus $145/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,001 - $4,783
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,729 - $6,106
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,216 - $8,394

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. Louis to Boston.

Specialty moving services from St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA

Specialty needs vary by market: 69% of St. Louis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Boston, 76% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Massachusetts Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Massachusetts 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. Louis, MO to Boston, MA

Moving containers from St. Louis, Missouri, to Boston, Massachusetts, cost between $1,239 and $4,280. 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. Louis typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,239 - $2,298
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,549 - $3,361
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,161 - $4,280

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both St. Louis, MO and Boston, MA. 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 $776 in St. Louis, MO, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $83 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $166 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. Louis to Boston?

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. Louis, MO to Boston, MA

Truck rentals from St. Louis, Missouri, to Boston, Massachusetts, range from $778 - $2,130 for the 1,191-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $420 - $480
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• St. Louis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $778 - $1,483
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $801 - $1,748
• 4+ bedrooms: $977 - $2,130

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 $83 and $388.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $166.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $420 and $480 for the 1,191-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 $776 for 2 movers in St. Louis, Missouri, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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. Louis, MO to Boston, MA

For larger DIY moves from St. Louis, Missouri, 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 Boston, Massachusetts.

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 $1,265 and $2,511.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,138 - $2,171
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,265 - $2,511
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,642 - $3,526

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 $83 - $166 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. Louis, Missouri, typically costs $776.

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

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: St. Louis, MO vs Boston, MA

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

Full-service movers on the 1,191-mile route from St. Louis, MO, to Boston, MA, run $2,001 - $8,394 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,239 - $4,280, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $778 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,729, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include General Electric and Fidelity Investments.