($960+) McAllen, TX to St. Paul, MN Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,488-mile relocation from McAllen, Texas, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $2,249 and $9,951. 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 $259 - $1,728, 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 McAllen typically charge a base rate around $160 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,249 - $5,254
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,049 - $6,940
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,335 - $9,951

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 McAllen to St. Paul.

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

Specialty needs vary by market — 57% of McAllen 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 McAllen 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 McAllen, TX to St. Paul, MN

Moving containers from McAllen, Texas, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $1,362 and $4,957. 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 McAllen typically costs about $55/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,362 - $2,552
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,777 - $3,715
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,644 - $4,957

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $65 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $130 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 $605 in McAllen, TX, 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 McAllen 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 McAllen, TX to St. Paul, MN

A rental truck for this 1,488-mile move from McAllen, Texas, to St. Paul, Minnesota, costs between $950 and $2,487. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $409 - $468
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• McAllen daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.69

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $950 - $1,874
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,047 - $2,122
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,216 - $2,487

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $409 - $468 for the 1,488-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 McAllen, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $605.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,488-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $130 per night, adding $259 - $389 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $43 and $259.

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

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from McAllen, Texas, 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 $778 and $2,942.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,264 - $2,491
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,525 - $2,942
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,994 - $3,966

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 $65 - $130 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in McAllen, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $605.

What are the best freight companies from McAllen 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. Royal Freight Lp (4.66/5 stars): Royal Freight Lp 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: McAllen, 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 McAllen 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.