($997+) Gilbert, AZ to St. Paul, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Gilbert, AZ to St. Paul, MN

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,636-mile move from Gilbert, Arizona, to St. Paul, Minnesota, with prices running from $2,470 - $9,822. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $326 - $2,172 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Gilbert and St. Paul are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Gilbert movers tend to run around $140 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,470 - $5,381
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,378 - $7,004
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,853 - $9,822

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 Gilbert to St. Paul.

Specialty moving services from Gilbert, AZ to St. Paul, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Gilbert 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 Gilbert to St. Paul?

All three below meet the standards set by the Minnesota Transport Services Association, the group most Minnesota 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 Gilbert, AZ to St. Paul, MN

Moving containers from Gilbert, Arizona, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $1,576 and $5,344. 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 Gilbert costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,576 - $2,684
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,843 - $3,833
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,512 - $5,344

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $81 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $163 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in St. Paul, MN, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $760 in Gilbert, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Gilbert 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 Gilbert, AZ to St. Paul, MN

Plan on $1,048 - $2,701 for a rental moving truck on the 1,636-mile route from Gilbert, Arizona, to St. Paul, Minnesota. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $565 - $646
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Gilbert daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,048 - $2,013
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,058 - $2,326
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,388 - $2,701

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $163 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $71 and $353 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $565 - $646 in fuel for the 1,636-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $760 in Gilbert, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Gilbert 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 Gilbert, AZ to St. Paul, MN

For larger DIY moves from Gilbert, Arizona, 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 $1,474 and $3,098.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,338 - $2,569
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,474 - $3,098
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,052 - $4,106

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Gilbert, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $760.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $81 and $163 per foot.

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

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. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport 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: Gilbert, AZ vs St. Paul, MN

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Gilbert and St. Paul to plan around. Cost of living index: 113 vs. 102. Average rent: $2,250/mo vs. $1,350/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 29 vs. 60. Safety index: 85.23 vs. 49.14.