($1,113+) Portland, OR to St. Paul, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to St. Paul, MN

Hiring full-service movers from Portland, Oregon, to St. Paul, Minnesota, costs between $2,643 and $12,141. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,737-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $353 - $2,352, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Portland and St. Paul. For a rough baseline, movers based in Portland tend to start around $278 plus $130/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,643 - $5,938
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,581 - $8,132
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,003 - $12,141

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 Portland to St. Paul.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to St. Paul, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland, OR to St. Paul, MN

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $1,485 and $5,480. 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 Portland typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,485 - $2,860
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,899 - $4,247
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,838 - $5,480

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $823 in Portland, OR. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $88 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $176 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your St. Paul, MN, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Portland 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 Portland, OR to St. Paul, MN

Renting a moving truck for the 1,737-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to St. Paul, Minnesota, costs between $1,102 and $2,875, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $650 - $743
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,102 - $2,160
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,134 - $2,497
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,474 - $2,875

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 $88 and $412.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $176.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $650 and $743 for the 1,737-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 $823 for 2 movers in Portland, Oregon, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland 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 Portland, OR to St. Paul, MN

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Portland, Oregon, to St. Paul, Minnesota, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,535 and $3,234.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,364 - $2,705
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,535 - $3,234
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,204 - $4,384

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 $88 and $176.
• 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 Portland, Oregon, for roughly five hours typically average $823.

What are the best freight companies from Portland 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. Inland Company (4.76/5 stars): Inland Company 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: Portland, OR 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 Portland 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.