($877+) Mesa, AZ to St. Louis, MO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Mesa, AZ to St. Louis, MO

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,444-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to St. Louis, Missouri, with costs ranging from $2,376 - $9,400. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $304 - $2,028. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Mesa and St. Louis. Local movers in Mesa typically start around $175 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,376 - $5,230
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,063 - $7,218
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,594 - $9,400

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 Mesa to St. Louis.

Specialty moving services from Mesa, AZ to St. Louis, MO

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Mesa 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 Mesa to St. Louis?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Mesa, AZ to St. Louis, MO

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to St. Louis, Missouri, cost between $1,412 and $4,765. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Mesa typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,412 - $2,507
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,766 - $3,502
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,525 - $4,765

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Mesa, AZ 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 $710 in Mesa, AZ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $76 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $152 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 Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ to St. Louis, MO

Truck rentals from Mesa, Arizona, to St. Louis, Missouri, range from $904 - $2,569 for the 1,444-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $466 - $532
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Mesa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $904 - $1,680
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $968 - $2,040
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,270 - $2,569

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 $76 and $355.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $152.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $466 and $532 for the 1,444-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 $710 for 2 movers in Mesa, Arizona, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ to St. Louis, MO

If you're moving a larger household from Mesa, Arizona, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to St. Louis, Missouri.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,384 and $3,096.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,321 - $2,376
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,384 - $3,096
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,940 - $3,930

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 $76 - $152 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Mesa, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $710.

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

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.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Mesa, AZ 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 Mesa 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.