($761+) Austin, TX to St. Paul, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to St. Paul, MN

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,176-mile move from Austin, Texas, to St. Paul, Minnesota, with costs ranging from $2,160 - $8,526. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $355 - $2,364. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Austin and St. Paul. Local movers in Austin typically start around $191 as a base rate plus $90/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,160 - $4,904
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,832 - $6,722
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,837 - $8,526

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 Austin to St. Paul.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to St. Paul, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin, TX to St. Paul, MN

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $1,363 and $4,617. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Austin costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,363 - $2,456
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,673 - $3,454
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,151 - $4,617

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $827 in Austin, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $89 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $177 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your St. Paul, MN, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Austin 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 Austin, TX to St. Paul, MN

Truck rentals from Austin, Texas, to St. Paul, Minnesota, range from $776 - $2,167 for the 1,176-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $442 - $505
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Austin daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $776 - $1,539
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $890 - $1,778
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,119 - $2,167

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $177 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 Austin, Texas, usually costs about $827 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,176-mile drive falls between $442 and $505, 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 $59 and $355 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Austin 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 Austin, TX to St. Paul, MN

For larger DIY moves from Austin, Texas, 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 most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,285 and $2,577.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,110 - $2,232
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,285 - $2,577
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,847 - $3,410

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Austin, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $827.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $89 and $177 per foot.

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

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.
3. Molina Trucking (4.26/5 stars): Molina Trucking is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Austin, TX 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 Austin 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.