Buckeye, AZ → St. Charles, MO · Cross-country move

Movers from Buckeye to St. Charles

About 1,517 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,770–$8,590, delivery in 5–10 days, 87 carriers on the Buckeye side and 327 in St. Charles.

1,517 miroad distance
26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$5,770–$8,5902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Buckeye, Arizona
To: St. Charles, Missouri
Road distance: ≈ 1,517 miles (1,286 straight-line)
Drive time: 26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 87 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination: 327 (212 interstate)

Reverse: St. Charles → Buckeye

The route from Buckeye, AZ to St. Charles, MO covers roughly 1,517 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $5,770 to $8,590 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Buckeye side there are 87 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (50 of them authorized for interstate work), and 327 around St. Charles (212 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. Charles.

Buckeye has a population of about 125,445 and St. Charles about 72,000. St. Charles is the denser city (2,797 people per square mile versus 233 in Buckeye), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Missouri than in Arizona, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Buckeye to St. Charles

Full-service estimate for 1,517 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,310	$2,820	$3,440
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,460	$4,220	$5,150
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,770	$7,040	$8,590
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,240	$11,260	$13,740
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,700	$15,490	$18,890

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,160–$3,050

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

Portable container

$2,370–$3,490

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

Full-service mover

$5,770–$8,590

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

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Buckeye (origin)

J & J Transports INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2556837
MC: 891686
Based in: Goodyear, AZ 85338 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (602) 714-0266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jay D Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1670482
MC: 613997
Based in: Goodyear, AZ 85338 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (602) 459-1025 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lecher Farm Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3317966
MC: 1055190
Based in: Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (602) 882-9964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chapiz Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4048374
MC: 1533506
Based in: Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (602) 832-1661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Imperio Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3645767
MC: 1254663
Based in: Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (480) 938-4770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gps Translink LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3322459
MC: 1057458
Based in: Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (602) 206-8577 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sp Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3718304
MC: 1307761
Based in: Goodyear, AZ 85338 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (479) 790-0298 Route Verify on FMCSA

Torres Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rafael Torres Jr

USDOT: 886646
MC: 438405
Based in: Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (661) 343-2830 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 87 movers in Buckeye

Near St. Charles (destination)

Hogan Transports

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hogan Dedicated Services LLC

USDOT: 1137660
MC: 458854
Based in: Bridgeton, MO 63044 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1,581 trucks, 1,758 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (314) 813-2777 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stl Truckers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2523551
MC: 876335
Based in: St Charles, MO 63301 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 544 trucks, 256 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (314) 396-6922 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tts Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1808215
MC: 657151
Based in: Hazelwood, MO 63042 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 426 trucks, 426 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (314) 714-3400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Itf Group LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Itf LLC

USDOT: 2096411
MC: 731267
Based in: Hazelwood, MO 63042 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 439 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (314) 695-5009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elite Express Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3269801
MC: 1032064
Based in: Hazelwood, MO 63042 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 129 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (314) 255-6444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Artur Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 767997
MC: 343003
Based in: Hazelwood, MO 63042 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 105 trucks, 112 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (314) 714-3400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schnuck Markets INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 298545
MC: 230436
Based in: Kinloch, MO 63140 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 81 trucks, 146 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (314) 344-9681 Route Verify on FMCSA

Davidson Surface Air INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 375704
MC: 261606
Based in: Bridgeton, MO 63044 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (314) 298-1885 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 327 movers in St. Charles

Tips for this move

Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in St. Charles accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Buckeye to St. Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,310 to $3,440 for a studio, $3,460 to $5,150 for a one-bedroom, $5,770 to $8,590 for a two-bedroom, $9,240 to $13,740 for a three-bedroom and $12,700 to $18,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Charles from Buckeye?

About 1,517 road miles (1,286 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Arizona into Missouri 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 Buckeye to St. Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,160 to $3,050 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,370 to $3,490. 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 Buckeye–St. Charles corridor.