($566+) Washington DC, MD to St. Louis, MO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Washington DC, MD to St. Louis, MO

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 817-mile move from Washington DC, Maryland, to St. Louis, Missouri, with costs ranging from $1,835 - $8,372. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $373 - $2,484. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Washington DC and St. Louis. Local movers in Washington DC typically start around $180 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,835 - $4,503
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,347 - $5,725
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,078 - $8,372

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 Washington DC to St. Louis.

Specialty moving services from Washington DC, MD to St. Louis, MO

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Washington DC 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 Washington DC to St. Louis?

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 Washington DC, MD to St. Louis, MO

Moving containers from Washington DC, Maryland, to St. Louis, Missouri, cost between $1,185 and $3,879. 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 Washington DC typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,185 - $2,039
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,451 - $3,000
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,045 - $3,879

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $93 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $186 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $869 in Washington DC, MD, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your St. Louis, MO, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Washington DC 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 Washington DC, MD to St. Louis, MO

Renting a moving truck for the 817-mile move from Washington DC, Maryland, to St. Louis, Missouri, costs between $607 and $1,682, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $323 - $369
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Washington DC daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $607 - $1,145
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $611 - $1,387
• 4+ bedrooms: $837 - $1,682

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $323 - $369 for the 817-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 Washington DC, Maryland, for about 5 hours typically costs around $869.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 817-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $186 per night, adding $373 - $559 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $62 and $373.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Washington DC 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 Washington DC, MD to St. Louis, MO

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 Washington DC, Maryland, to St. Louis, Missouri. 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 $1,161 and $2,354.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,026 - $1,853
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,161 - $2,354
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,590 - $3,132

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 $93 and $186.
• 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 Washington DC, Maryland, for roughly five hours typically average $869.

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

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. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services 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: Washington DC, MD 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 Washington DC 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.