($805+) Raleigh, NC to St. Paul, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Raleigh, NC to St. Paul, MN

For the 1,210-mile move from Raleigh, North Carolina, to St. Paul, Minnesota, full-service movers cost between $2,144 and $8,097. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $313 - $2,088 (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 Raleigh generally start around $226 plus $93 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,144 - $4,772
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,580 - $6,048
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,744 - $8,097

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 Raleigh to St. Paul.

Specialty moving services from Raleigh, NC to St. Paul, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC to St. Paul, MN

Moving containers from Raleigh, North Carolina, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $1,375 and $4,711. 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 Raleigh typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,375 - $2,431
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,755 - $3,387
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,331 - $4,711

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $78 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $157 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 $731 in Raleigh, NC, 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. Paul, MN, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC to St. Paul, MN

Renting a moving truck for the 1,210-mile move from Raleigh, North Carolina, to St. Paul, Minnesota, costs between $829 and $2,204, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $402 - $459
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Raleigh daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $829 - $1,460
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $906 - $1,753
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,062 - $2,204

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $157 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 Raleigh, North Carolina, usually costs about $731 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,210-mile drive falls between $402 and $459, 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 $52 and $313 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC to St. Paul, MN

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Raleigh, North Carolina, to St. Paul, Minnesota. 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 $940 and $2,655.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,215 - $2,122
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,378 - $2,655
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,755 - $3,660

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Raleigh, North Carolina, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $731.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $78 - $157 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 Raleigh to St. Paul?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Southern Express, Inc. (4.3/5 stars): Southern Express, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Raleigh, NC vs St. Paul, MN

Good news for your budget: St. Paul isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Raleigh. Cost of living index runs 102 there against 106 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 31/100 and 60.13/100 here versus 60/100 and 49.14/100 there.