($1,072+) Reno, NV to St. Paul, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Reno, NV to St. Paul, MN

Full-service movers for the 1,768-mile relocation from Reno, Nevada, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $2,289 and $10,743. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $337 - $2,244, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Reno typically charge a base rate around $404 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,289 - $5,442
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,301 - $6,762
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,741 - $10,743

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 Reno to St. Paul.

Specialty moving services from Reno, NV to St. Paul, MN

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of Reno movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In St. Paul, 69% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Reno to St. Paul?

Movers licensed to operate in Minnesota are typically members of the Minnesota Transport Services Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Reno, NV to St. Paul, MN

Moving containers from Reno, Nevada, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $1,485 and $5,109. 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 Reno adds around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,485 - $2,857
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,937 - $3,922
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,568 - $5,109

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $84 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $168 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in St. Paul, MN, 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 $785 in Reno, NV. 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 Reno 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 Reno, NV to St. Paul, MN

A rental truck for this 1,768-mile move from Reno, Nevada, to St. Paul, Minnesota, costs between $1,072 and $2,917. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $631 - $721
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Reno daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,072 - $1,925
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,150 - $2,267
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,449 - $2,917

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $84 and $393.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $168.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $631 and $721 for the 1,768-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $785 for 2 movers in Reno, Nevada, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Reno 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 Reno, NV to St. Paul, MN

For larger DIY moves from Reno, Nevada, 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 St. Paul, Minnesota.

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 $1,458 and $3,013.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,269 - $2,397
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,458 - $3,013
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,971 - $4,254

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $84 - $168 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Reno, Nevada, for about five hours typically runs $785.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Reno, NV 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 Reno 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

For a move from Reno, NV, to St. Paul, MN, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,289 for a studio to $10,743 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,768-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,485 - $5,109. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,072 - $2,917, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,301 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Siemens and ACS Group.