($1,162+) Irvine, CA to St. Paul, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Irvine, CA to St. Paul, MN

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,926-mile move from Irvine, California, to St. Paul, Minnesota, with prices running from $1,305 - $11,649. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $419 - $2,796 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Irvine and St. Paul are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Irvine movers tend to run around $197 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,305 - $5,305
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,597 - $7,717
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,172 - $11,649

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 Irvine to St. Paul.

Specialty moving services from Irvine, CA to St. Paul, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Irvine 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 Irvine 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 Irvine, CA to St. Paul, MN

Moving containers from Irvine, California, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $1,571 and $5,565. 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 Irvine typically costs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,571 - $2,949
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,011 - $4,305
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,044 - $5,565

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Irvine, CA 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 $979 in Irvine, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $105 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $210 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 Irvine 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 Irvine, CA to St. Paul, MN

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,926 miles from Irvine, California, to St. Paul, Minnesota, running $1,162 - $3,362. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $857 - $979
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Irvine daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,162 - $2,307
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,206 - $2,827
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,570 - $3,362

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $857 - $979 for the 1,926-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Irvine, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $979.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,926-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $210 per night, adding $419 - $629 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $70 and $419.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Irvine 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 Irvine, CA to St. Paul, MN

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Irvine, California, to St. Paul, Minnesota. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,609 and $3,584.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,547 - $2,710
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,609 - $3,584
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,341 - $4,640

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 Irvine, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $979.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $105 and $210 per foot.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Irvine, CA 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 Irvine 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.