($745+) Newark, NJ to St. Paul, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Newark, NJ to St. Paul, MN

Hiring full-service movers from Newark, New Jersey, to St. Paul, Minnesota, costs between $2,159 and $8,437. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,188-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $365 - $2,436, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Newark and St. Paul. For a rough baseline, movers based in Newark tend to start around $260 plus $120/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,159 - $4,952
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,533 - $6,077
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,328 - $8,437

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 Newark to St. Paul.

Specialty moving services from Newark, NJ to St. Paul, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Newark 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 Newark to St. Paul?

All three below meet the standards set by the Minnesota Transport Services Association, the group most Minnesota 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 Newark, NJ to St. Paul, MN

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $1,285 and $4,395. 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 St. Paul. If you go over that window, storage in Newark adds around $130/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,285 - $2,360
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,656 - $3,253
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,332 - $4,395

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Newark, NJ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $853, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $91 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $183 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Newark, NJ, and St. Paul, MN, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Newark 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 Newark, NJ to St. Paul, MN

A rental truck for this 1,188-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to St. Paul, Minnesota, costs between $753 and $2,232. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $460 - $526
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $24
• Newark daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $753 - $1,420
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $847 - $1,866
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,108 - $2,232

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $460 - $526 for the 1,188-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 Newark, New Jersey, for about 5 hours typically costs around $853.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,188-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $183 per night, adding $365 - $548 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $61 and $365.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Newark 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 Newark, NJ to St. Paul, MN

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Newark, New Jersey, 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 $1,096 and $2,577.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,192 - $2,080
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,405 - $2,577
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,847 - $3,587

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 $91 and $183.
• 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 Newark, New Jersey, for roughly five hours typically average $853.

What are the best freight companies from Newark to St. Paul?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Newark, NJ vs St. Paul, MN

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