($974+) St. Louis, MO to Tucson, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from St. Louis, MO to Tucson, AZ

For the 1,453-mile move from St. Louis, Missouri, to Tucson, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,222 and $9,580. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $268 - $1,784 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in St. Louis generally start around $247 plus $145 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,222 - $5,192
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,057 - $6,497
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,491 - $9,580

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 St. Louis to Tucson.

Specialty moving services from St. Louis, MO to Tucson, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of St. Louis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tucson, 92% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from St. Louis to Tucson?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Arizona Moving 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 St. Louis, MO to Tucson, AZ

Moving containers from St. Louis, Missouri, to Tucson, Arizona, cost between $1,494 and $5,108. 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 St. Louis typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,494 - $2,743
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,781 - $3,533
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,571 - $5,108

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both St. Louis, MO and Tucson, AZ. 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 $624 in St. Louis, MO, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $67 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $134 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 St. Louis to Tucson?

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 St. Louis, MO to Tucson, AZ

A rental truck for this 1,453-mile move from St. Louis, Missouri, to Tucson, Arizona, costs between $918 and $2,683. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $412 - $471
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• St. Louis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $918 - $1,687
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $983 - $2,218
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,312 - $2,683

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $134 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in St. Louis, Missouri, usually costs about $624 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,453-mile drive falls between $412 and $471, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $45 and $268 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from St. Louis to Tucson?

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 St. Louis, MO to Tucson, AZ

If you're moving a larger household from St. Louis, Missouri, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Tucson, Arizona.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,454 and $2,826.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,255 - $2,348
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,454 - $2,826
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,938 - $4,086

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $67 - $134 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in St. Louis, Missouri, typically costs $624.

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

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. Flanagan-White Delivery, Inc. (4.42/5 stars): Flanagan-White Delivery, Inc. 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: St. Louis, MO vs Tucson, AZ

Day-to-day costs in Tucson are close to what you're used to in St. Louis: cost of living index of 97 versus 84, with average rent of $1,295/mo compared to $1,250/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 66/100 and 30.35/100 in St. Louis versus 43/100 and 45.57/100 in Tucson.