($635+) New York City, NY to St. Louis, MO Movers
Moving from NYC, to St. Louis, MO, runs anywhere from $688 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $7,258 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 950 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 2 to 7 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $1,886, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $7,258 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,245 - $3,893, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $688 - $1,883.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from NYC, to St. Louis, MO. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,402 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from NYC to St. Louis, MO
Moving options from NYC to St. Louis fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. A 2-3 bedroom full-service move costs $2,402 - $5,803 on this route, with movers handling all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 30% less for the same home size, and rental trucks are around 60% less, though both require you to handle the loading. This 950-mile route typically takes 2 to 7 days door to door.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 950-mile route from NYC to St. Louis, broken down by home size:
Home size makes the biggest difference in what you'll pay on this route. A studio or 1-bedroom runs $1,886 - $4,251 with full-service movers and considerably less with a container ($1,245 - $2,089), rental truck ($688 - $1,214), or freight trailer ($1,023 - $1,939). A 2 - 3 bedroom home moves that range up to $2,402 - $5,803 full-service, and a 4+ bedroom household tops out around $7,258.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from NYC to St. Louis, MO
A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 950-mile move from NYC, New York, to St. Louis, Missouri, with prices running from $1,886 - $7,258. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $410 - $2,736 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between NYC and St. Louis are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, NYC movers tend to run around $239 as a base rate plus $110/hour per mover, for comparison.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from NYC to St. Louis:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,886 - $4,251
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,402 - $5,803
- 4+ bedrooms: $3,822 - $7,258
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 NYC to St. Louis.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from New York to Missouri. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Peak moving season (May - September) limits truck availability and pushes up full-service moving costs. Booking during slower months can give you more scheduling room and a lower final price.
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Specialty moving services from NYC to St. Louis, MO
Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of New York City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In St. Louis, 86% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing98% of local movers | $684 - $6,840 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready93% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: Roadway Moving | $274 - $1,642/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $410 - $3,283 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage54% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs37% of local movers | $1,368 - $4,104 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $3,420 - $13,680 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $1,025 - $1,947 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items71% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Great Movers | $1,368 - $3,420 |
| Piano | Any piano type88% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: Roadway Moving | $1,094 - $4,788 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling43% of local movers | $410 - $2,052 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect31% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Zeromax Moving and Storage | $889 - $2,736 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $410 - $20,520+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $410 - $4,788+ |
What are the best full-service movers from NYC to St. Louis?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national movers are consistently lower-priced than local companies in NYC. Van lines spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments, while local movers tend to charge 30% - 40% more for the same distance. A direct route with a local mover averages 2-day delivery, but that added speed typically carries a higher price tag.
Moving container costs from NYC to St. Louis, MO
Moving containers from NYC, New York, to St. Louis, Missouri, cost between $1,245 and $3,893. 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 NYC runs about $190/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from NYC to St. Louis:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,245 - $2,089
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,601 - $3,056
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,095 - $3,893
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $103 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $205 per month.
- Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in St. Louis, MO, 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 $958 in NYC. 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.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a New York to Missouri move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,245. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $1,601 - $3,056, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers NYC to St. Louis?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in NYC to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in NYC:
- Roadway Moving (4.9/5), 18 years in business
- Dumbo Moving and Storage (4.5/5), 19 years in business
- Piece of Cake Moving & Storage (4.8/5), 8 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from NYC to St. Louis, MO
Truck rentals from NYC, New York, to St. Louis, Missouri, range from $688 - $1,883 for the 950-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:
- Fuel for the drive: $414 - $473
- Daily insurance: $41/day
- Equipment rentals: $10 - $27
- NYC daily rental rate: $19 - $50
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.99 - $2.29
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from NYC to St. Louis based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $688 - $1,214
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $736 - $1,488
- 4+ bedrooms: $950 - $1,883
Pro tip: The advertised base rate of $688 - $1,883 does not include fuel ($414 - $473) , lodging ($205/night for overnight stops), meals, or equipment rentals. When you add those up, the true cost of your move from NYC to St. Louis typically runs $600 - $1,200 more than the base rate alone.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
- Lodging: Budget around $205 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 NYC, New York, usually costs about $958 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
- Gas: Fuel for the 950-mile drive falls between $414 and $473, 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 $68 and $410 to your total.
What are the best moving truck rentals from NYC to St. Louis?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 NYC to St. Louis, MO
For larger DIY moves from NYC, New York, 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. Louis, Missouri.
Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,231 and $2,469.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from NYC to St. Louis:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,023 - $1,939
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,231 - $2,469
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,610 - $3,050
Pro tip: Loading a freight trailer is a bit different from filling a container. The 4-foot ramp can be steep with large items, and getting the most out of 8 feet of vertical clearance takes planning. Since pricing is based on linear feet used, every inch of wasted space has a cost.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $103 - $205 to your final bill.
- Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
- Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in NYC, New York, typically costs $958.
What are the best freight companies from NYC to St. Louis?
- 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.
- 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.
- Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.
Pro tip: If speed matters on your move from NYC to St. Louis, freight trailers are one of the fastest interstate options available, second only to renting a truck and driving it yourself. The tradeoff is that freight works best when you're ready to receive your belongings on the other end. If your timeline is tight on the receiving side or you need a short storage buffer, a moving container might be a better fit.
Cost of living: NYC vs St. Louis, MO
The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in St. Louis, side by side with NYC on housing, income, and taxes.
| Measure | NYC | St. Louis, MO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living index | 172 | 84 |
| Average rent | $4,340/mo | $1,250/mo |
| Median home value | $732,100 | $180,206 |
| Average income | $127,894/yr | $55,279/yr |
| Unemployment rate | 11.2% | 6.3% |
| State income tax | Up to 10.9% | Up to 4.8% |
| Walkability score | 88/100 | 66/100 |
| Safety index | 49.17/100 | 30.35/100 |
| Air quality | Good | Moderate |
Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our St. Louis, MO to New York City, NY guide.
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Our take
Full-service movers on the 950-mile route from NYC, to St. Louis, MO, run $1,886 - $7,258 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,245 - $3,893, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $688 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,402, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.
Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to St. Louis tend to point to rich culture and bountiful arts and recreational activities, though poor education and high crime rate come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include BJC HealthCare and Walmart.
FAQs: Moving from NYC, NY, to St. Louis, MO
What size moving truck do I need for this route?
Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 3 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
Is St. Louis a safe place to live?
St. Louis has a safety index of 30.35 out of 100 and a crime index of 69.65, compared to 49.17 and 50.83 in NYC. Neither figure tells the whole story on its own, so it's worth digging into specific neighborhoods before you commit to an address.
What is the cheapest way to move from NYC to St. Louis, MO?
Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $736 - $1,488. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.
What are the best neighborhoods in St. Louis?
For families, Hi-Pointe, The Hill, and Lindenwood Park are worth a look in St. Louis. If you're moving solo or without kids, Central West End, Downtown, and Lafayette Square tend to be popular picks instead.
How long does a move from NYC to St. Louis, MO take?
Full-service movers and container companies typically complete this route in 5 - 7 days, since carriers consolidate shipments heading the same direction. Freight trailers are usually the fastest option outside of driving yourself, with deliveries in 3 - 5 days, though you'll need to be ready to receive your shipment on arrival. Driving a rental truck yourself puts the schedule entirely in your hands.
What percentage of NYC movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 88% of movers in New York City handle piano moves, and 71% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.
