Burbank, CA → St. Louis, MO · Cross-country move
About 1,870 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,060–$10,500, delivery in 5–10 days, 896 carriers on the Burbank side and 645 in St. Louis.
Moving from Burbank to St. Louis is a cross-country move of roughly 1,870 road miles, heading east from California to Missouri.
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 $7,060 to $10,500 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 32 hours (4 driving days).
On the Burbank side there are 896 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (350 of them authorized for interstate work), and 645 around St. Louis (464 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. Louis.
Burbank has a population of about 102,988 and St. Louis about 278,144. The two cities have comparable density (6,204 and 4,888 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Missouri than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,820 | $3,440 | $4,200 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,240 | $5,170 | $6,300 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,060 | $8,610 | $10,500 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,300 | $13,770 | $16,810 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,530 | $18,940 | $23,110 |
$2,670–$3,770
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,690–$3,950
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,060–$10,500
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Burbank, CA → St. Louis, MO. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC
Legal name: Zurich Transport LLC
Legal name: Itf LLC
Legal name: Hogan Dedicated Services LLC
Legal name: United Van Lines LLC
Legal name: Mayflower Transit LLC
Legal name: Trekker Logistics LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,820 to $4,200 for a studio, $4,240 to $6,300 for a one-bedroom, $7,060 to $10,500 for a two-bedroom, $11,300 to $16,810 for a three-bedroom and $15,530 to $23,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,870 road miles (1,585 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from California 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,670 to $3,770 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,690 to $3,950. 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.
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 Burbank–St. Louis corridor.