($823+) St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA Movers

Full-service moving costs from St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,191-mile move from St. Louis, Missouri, to Boston, Massachusetts, with costs ranging from $2,118 - $8,358. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $332 - $2,216. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between St. Louis and Boston. Local movers in St. Louis typically start around $247 as a base rate plus $145/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,118 - $4,960
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,887 - $6,719
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,789 - $8,358

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 Boston.

Specialty moving services from St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of St. Louis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Boston, 96% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Massachusetts Movers 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 Boston, MA

Moving containers from St. Louis, Missouri, to Boston, Massachusetts, cost between $1,311 and $4,573. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Boston. If you go over that window, storage in St. Louis adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,311 - $2,432
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,639 - $3,186
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,196 - $4,573

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 $776 in St. Louis, MO. 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 $83 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $166 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 Boston, MA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers St. Louis to Boston?

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 Boston, MA

Renting a moving truck for the 1,191-mile move from St. Louis, Missouri, to Boston, Massachusetts, costs between $792 and $2,102, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $420 - $480
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Boston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $792 - $1,420
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $890 - $1,724
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,087 - $2,102

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $166 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 $776 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,191-mile drive falls between $420 and $480, 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 $55 and $332 to your total.

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

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 Boston, MA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from St. Louis, Missouri, to Boston, Massachusetts. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $997 and $2,630.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,215 - $2,102
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,365 - $2,630
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,720 - $3,374

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In St. Louis, Missouri, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $776.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $83 - $166 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

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

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 Boston, MA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Boston, side by side with St. Louis 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.