($591+) Austin, TX to St. Louis, MO Movers

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

For the 825-mile move from Austin, Texas, to St. Louis, Missouri, full-service movers cost between $1,919 and $8,626. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $333 - $2,220 (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 Austin generally start around $191 plus $90 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,919 - $4,601
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,345 - $6,001
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,097 - $8,626

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 Austin to St. Louis.

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

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin, TX to St. Louis, MO

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to St. Louis, Missouri, cost between $1,198 and $3,852. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Austin costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,198 - $2,000
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,392 - $2,891
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,047 - $3,852

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $83 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $167 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $777 in Austin, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your St. Louis, MO, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Austin 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 Austin, TX to St. Louis, MO

Plan on $627 - $1,607 for a rental moving truck on the 825-mile route from Austin, Texas, to St. Louis, Missouri. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $291 - $333
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Austin daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $627 - $1,091
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $619 - $1,391
• 4+ bedrooms: $815 - $1,607

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 $389.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $167.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $291 and $333 for the 825-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 $777 for 2 movers in Austin, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

For larger DIY moves from Austin, Texas, 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 St. Louis, Missouri.

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 $1,172 and $2,428.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $995 - $1,949
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,172 - $2,428
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,638 - $3,172

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $83 and $167.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Austin, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $777.

What are the best freight companies from Austin 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. Molina Trucking (4.26/5 stars): Molina Trucking 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: Austin, 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 Austin 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.