($777+) St. Paul, MN to Augusta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from St. Paul, MN to Augusta, GA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,261-mile move from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Augusta, Georgia, with costs ranging from $2,288 - $9,121. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $280 - $1,864. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between St. Paul and Augusta. Local movers in St. Paul typically start around $243 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,288 - $4,994
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,704 - $6,431
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,579 - $9,121

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 Augusta.

Specialty moving services from St. Paul, MN to Augusta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market: 69% of St. Paul movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Augusta, 58% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Georgia Movers Association, the group most Georgia movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from St. Paul, MN to Augusta, GA

Moving containers from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Augusta, Georgia, cost between $1,219 and $4,364. 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 Augusta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,219 - $2,360
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,701 - $3,289
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,086 - $4,364

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both St. Paul, MN and Augusta, GA. 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 $652 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 $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 St. Paul to Augusta?

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 Augusta, GA

Truck rentals from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Augusta, Georgia, range from $777 - $2,086 for the 1,261-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $374 - $427
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• 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 Augusta based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $777 - $1,408
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $848 - $1,851
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,087 - $2,086

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in St. Paul, Minnesota, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $652.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $374 - $427 for the 1,261-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $56 and $303, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $140 per night for hotel stops on the 1,261-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $280 - $419.

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

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 Augusta, GA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Augusta, Georgia. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $839 and $2,737.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,188 - $2,123
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,296 - $2,737
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,668 - $3,387

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $70 - $140 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in St. Paul, Minnesota, for about five hours typically runs $652.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: St. Paul, MN vs Augusta, GA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Augusta, 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.

Our take

The 1,261-mile move from St. Paul, MN, to Augusta, GA, costs between $2,288 and $9,121 with full-service movers, $1,219 - $4,364 with a moving container, and $777 - $2,086 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,704 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Questo and Morris Communications.