($466+) St. Louis, MO to Irving, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from St. Louis, MO to Irving, TX

For the 635-mile move from St. Louis, Missouri, to Irving, Texas, full-service movers cost between $1,421 and $7,419. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $271 - $1,808 (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 Irving:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,421 - $3,819
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,203 - $5,145
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,596 - $7,419

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 Irving.

Specialty moving services from St. Louis, MO to Irving, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 68% of St. Louis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Irving, 55% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from St. Louis, MO to Irving, TX

Moving containers from St. Louis, Missouri, to Irving, Texas, cost between $1,020 and $3,270. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in St. Louis runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,020 - $1,879
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,245 - $2,601
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,782 - $3,270

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $68 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $136 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Irving, TX, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $633 in St. Louis, MO. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

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

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 Irving, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 635 miles from St. Louis, Missouri, to Irving, Texas, running $466 - $1,199. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $183 - $209
• 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 Irving based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $466 - $862
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $507 - $1,065
• 4+ bedrooms: $652 - $1,199

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in St. Louis, Missouri, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $633.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $183 - $209 for the 635-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $54 and $294, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $136 per night for hotel stops on the 635-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $271 - $407.

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

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 Irving, TX

For larger DIY moves from St. Louis, Missouri, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Irving, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,057 and $1,981.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $891 - $1,594
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,057 - $1,981
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,385 - $2,461

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 $633.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $68 - $136 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 Irving?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: St. Louis, MO vs Irving, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Irving, 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.

Our take

A move from St. Louis, MO, to Irving, TX, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,421 - $7,419 on the 635-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,020 - $3,270, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $466 - $1,199. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,203 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Irving tend to point to low cost of living and bountiful recreational activities, though noise pollution and absence of fine dining come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Citigroup, Inc. and Verizon Communications\.