Albany, NY → St. Paul, MN · Long-distance move

Movers from Albany to St. Paul

About 1,148 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,610–$8,350, delivery in 3–7 days, 243 carriers on the Albany side and 1,099 in St. Paul.

1,148 miroad distance
20 h 30 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,610–$8,3502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Albany, New York
To: St. Paul, Minnesota
Road distance: ≈ 1,148 miles (973 straight-line)
Drive time: 20 h 30 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 243 (100 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,099 (499 interstate)

Reverse: St. Paul → Albany

St. Paul sits about 1,148 miles west of Albany, which makes this an interstate relocation from New York to Minnesota that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,610 to $8,350 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 30 min.

On the Albany side there are 243 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (100 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,099 around St. Paul (499 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in St. Paul.

Albany has a population of about 101,698 and St. Paul about 306,684. The two cities have comparable density (4,637 and 5,991 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Minnesota than in New York, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Albany to St. Paul

Full-service estimate for 1,148 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,250	$2,740	$3,340
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,370	$4,110	$5,010
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,610	$6,850	$8,350
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,980	$10,950	$13,360
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,350	$15,060	$18,370

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,630–$2,300

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,040–$3,010

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,610–$8,350

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Albany (origin)

Recovery Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3598438
MC: 1221364
Based in: Albany, NY 12207 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (802) 391-4930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Truxora INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4434582
Based in: Albany, NY 12207 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (403) 370-0744 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schaap Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 31675
MC: 47624
Based in: Albany, NY 12205 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (518) 459-2220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mabco Transit INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 24402
MC: 2221
Based in: Clifton Park, NY 12065 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (518) 283-0017 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Ideal Move LTD

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1122518
MC: 456426
Based in: Albany, NY 12205 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (518) 459-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

5 Starrs

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 5 Starrs Trucking LLC

USDOT: 3780759
MC: 1353314
Based in: Schenectady, NY 12303 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (518) 579-9192 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & T INC Of New York

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 502910
MC: 257893
Based in: Cohoes, NY 12047 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (518) 233-8185 Route Verify on FMCSA

Don'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 134890
MC: 141611
Based in: Albany, NY 12207 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (518) 462-0697 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 243 movers in Albany

Near St. Paul (destination)

Bay And Bay

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bay And Bay Transfer Co INC

USDOT: 125630
MC: 87231
Based in: Eagan, MN 55121 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 360 trucks, 296 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (651) 480-7961 Route Verify on FMCSA

Berger Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 125665
MC: 35358
Based in: Saint Paul, MN 55113 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 221 trucks, 216 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (651) 634-3463 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dli

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dedicated Logistics LLC

USDOT: 618375
MC: 700327
Based in: Oakdale, MN 55128 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 213 trucks, 213 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (651) 631-5918 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sleep Number

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Select Comfort Retail Corporation

USDOT: 1245045
MC: 1516428
Based in: Minneapolis, MN 55404 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 155 trucks, 350 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (763) 551-7019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Statewide Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Statewide Transportation LLC

USDOT: 4167647
MC: 1602419
Based in: Minneapolis, MN 55432 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 145 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (763) 218-0508 Route Verify on FMCSA

Big Blue Boxes

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Portable Storage Of Mn LLC

USDOT: 978545
MC: 451529
Based in: New Brighton, MN 55112 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 113 trucks, 104 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Route Verify on FMCSA

Jefferson Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jefferson Partners Lp

USDOT: 116763
MC: 252540
Based in: Minneapolis, MN 55404 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 108 trucks, 133 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (612) 359-3455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ygtc

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Young Men'S Christian Association Ymca Of The Greater Twin C

USDOT: 1514687
MC: 1151708
Based in: Minneapolis, MN 55402 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 79 trucks, 224 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (612) 230-3611 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,099 movers in St. Paul

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Albany to St. Paul?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,250 to $3,340 for a studio, $3,370 to $5,010 for a one-bedroom, $5,610 to $8,350 for a two-bedroom, $8,980 to $13,360 for a three-bedroom and $12,350 to $18,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Paul from Albany?

About 1,148 road miles (973 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 30 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New York into Minnesota makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Albany to St. Paul?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,630 to $2,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,040 to $3,010. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Albany–St. Paul corridor.