($474+) Lansing, MI to St. Paul, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lansing, MI to St. Paul, MN

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 625-mile move from Lansing, Michigan, to St. Paul, Minnesota, with prices running from $1,628 - $8,854. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $274 - $1,824 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Lansing and St. Paul are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Lansing movers tend to run around $570 as a base rate plus $240/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,628 - $4,248
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,476 - $6,081
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,249 - $8,854

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 Lansing to St. Paul.

Specialty moving services from Lansing, MI to St. Paul, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 82% of Lansing movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In St. Paul, 91% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Minnesota Transport Services Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Minnesota 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 Lansing, MI to St. Paul, MN

Moving containers from Lansing, Michigan, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $1,092 and $3,433. 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 Lansing typically runs around $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,092 - $1,992
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,401 - $2,705
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,710 - $3,433

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Lansing, MI and St. Paul, MN. 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 $638 in Lansing, MI, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $68 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $137 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 Lansing to St. Paul?

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 Lansing, MI to St. Paul, MN

Truck rentals from Lansing, Michigan, to St. Paul, Minnesota, range from $504 - $1,325 for the 625-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $181 - $207
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Lansing daily rental rate: $19 - $29
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $504 - $923
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $538 - $1,107
• 4+ bedrooms: $638 - $1,325

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $137 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 Lansing, Michigan, usually costs about $638 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 625-mile drive falls between $181 and $207, 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 $46 and $274 to your total.

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

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 Lansing, MI to St. Paul, MN

For larger DIY moves from Lansing, Michigan, 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. Paul, Minnesota.

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 $1,056 and $2,038.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $906 - $1,639
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,056 - $2,038
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,440 - $2,637

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 $68 - $137 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 Lansing, Michigan, typically costs $638.

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

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. Dtx, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): Dtx, 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: Lansing, MI vs St. Paul, MN

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