($629+) Knoxville, TN to St. Paul, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Knoxville, TN to St. Paul, MN

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 944-mile move from Knoxville, Tennessee, to St. Paul, Minnesota, with prices running from $2,172 - $8,208. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $288 - $1,920 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Knoxville and St. Paul are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Knoxville movers tend to run around $170 as a base rate plus $113/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,172 - $5,158
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,697 - $6,726
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,305 - $8,208

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 Knoxville to St. Paul.

Specialty moving services from Knoxville, TN to St. Paul, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 67% of Knoxville 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 Knoxville to St. Paul?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Minnesota Transport Services Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Knoxville, TN to St. Paul, MN

Moving containers from Knoxville, Tennessee, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $1,126 and $3,886. 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 Knoxville typically runs around $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,126 - $2,133
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,479 - $3,113
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,135 - $3,886

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Knoxville, TN 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 $672 in Knoxville, TN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $72 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $144 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN to St. Paul, MN

A rental truck for this 944-mile move from Knoxville, Tennessee, to St. Paul, Minnesota, costs between $642 and $1,754. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $288 - $330
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Knoxville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $642 - $1,239
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $742 - $1,444
• 4+ bedrooms: $843 - $1,754

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 $72 and $336.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $144.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $288 and $330 for the 944-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 $672 for 2 movers in Knoxville, Tennessee, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN to St. Paul, MN

For larger DIY moves from Knoxville, Tennessee, 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 $1,281 and $2,322.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,025 - $1,958
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,281 - $2,322
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,560 - $3,173

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 $72 and $144.
• 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 Knoxville, Tennessee, for roughly five hours typically average $672.

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

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. Hittman Transport Services, Inc. (4.26/5 stars): Hittman Transport Services, Inc. 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: Knoxville, TN vs St. Paul, MN

Good news for your budget: St. Paul isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Knoxville. Cost of living index runs 102 there against 92 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 31/100 and 57.46/100 here versus 60/100 and 49.14/100 there.