($813+) Richmond, VA to St. Paul, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Richmond, VA to St. Paul, MN

For the 1,206-mile move from Richmond, Virginia, to St. Paul, Minnesota, full-service movers cost between $2,208 and $8,097. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $293 - $1,956 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Richmond generally start around $360 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,208 - $5,016
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,687 - $6,298
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,699 - $8,097

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 Richmond to St. Paul.

Specialty moving services from Richmond, VA to St. Paul, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond, VA to St. Paul, MN

Moving containers from Richmond, Virginia, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $1,296 and $4,397. 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 Richmond costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,296 - $2,528
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,637 - $3,489
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,377 - $4,397

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Richmond, VA and St. Paul, MN. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $685 in Richmond, VA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $73 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $147 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Richmond 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 Richmond, VA to St. Paul, MN

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,206 miles from Richmond, Virginia, to St. Paul, Minnesota, running $813 - $2,116. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $375 - $429
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Richmond daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $813 - $1,460
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $845 - $1,898
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,116 - $2,116

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Richmond, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $685.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $375 - $429 for the 1,206-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $59 and $318, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $147 per night for hotel stops on the 1,206-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $293 - $440.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Richmond 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 Richmond, VA to St. Paul, MN

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Richmond, Virginia, to St. Paul, Minnesota, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,283 and $2,574.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,203 - $2,078
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,283 - $2,574
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,883 - $3,660

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Richmond, Virginia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $685.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $73 - $147 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Richmond 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.
3. Abilene Motor Express (4.5/5 stars): Abilene Motor Express 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.

Cost of living: Richmond, VA vs St. Paul, MN

Good news for your budget: St. Paul isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Richmond. Cost of living index runs 102 there against 95 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 51/100 and 51.55/100 here versus 60/100 and 49.14/100 there.