St. George, UT

Columbia, MO → St. George, UT · Long-distance move

Movers from Columbia to St. George

About 1,370 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,430–$8,080, delivery in 3–7 days, 53 carriers on the Columbia side and 70 in St. George.

  • 1,370 miroad distance
  • 24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,430–$8,0802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,370 miles (1,161 straight-line)
Drive time
24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
53 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
70 (45 interstate)

Reverse: St. George → Columbia

St. George sits about 1,370 miles west of Columbia, which makes this an interstate relocation from Missouri to Utah 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 $5,430 to $8,080 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 24 hours (3 driving days).

On the Columbia side there are 53 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 of them authorized for interstate work), and 70 around St. George (45 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. George.

Columbia has a population of about 130,851 and St. George about 108,713. Columbia is considerably denser (1,899 people per square mile versus 1,215), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Utah is a higher-cost state than Missouri, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Columbia to St. George

Full-service estimate for 1,370 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,170 $2,650 $3,230
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,260 $3,970 $4,850
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,430 $6,620 $8,080
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,690 $10,590 $12,930
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,950 $14,570 $17,770

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,010–$2,830

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

Portable container

$2,240–$3,300

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

Full-service mover

$5,430–$8,080

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 Columbia (origin)

Frontline Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3868668
MC
1415661
Based in
Ashland, MO 65010 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 82 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Ug Tech LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4339877
MC
1695533
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Two Men And A Truck-Columbia

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2338804
MC
798647
Based in
Columbia, MO 65201 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Premier Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
775481
MC
347277
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Tiger Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3424063
MC
1546145
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

F & Z Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2432203
MC
839812
Based in
Columbia, MO 65203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

College Hunks Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3684511
MC
1571093
Based in
Ashland, MO 65010 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Jht Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2257095
MC
23317
Based in
Jamestown, MO 65046 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

All 53 movers in Columbia

Near St. George (destination)

Andrus Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
167651
MC
160950
Based in
St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
308 trucks, 337 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Parke Cox Trucking Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
123792
MC
199145
Based in
St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
82 trucks, 81 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Boulevard Home Furnishings

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
321317
Based in
Saint George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Bakston Freight Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
913315
MC
395788
Based in
Saint George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Surety Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2078094
MC
725756
Based in
St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Intellatrans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2930684
MC
989533
Based in
St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Pioneer Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1452313
MC
548850
Based in
Saint George, UT 84770 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Jemmer Distributing LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1247534
MC
661077
Based in
St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

All 70 movers in St. George

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Columbia to St. George?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,170 to $3,230 for a studio, $3,260 to $4,850 for a one-bedroom, $5,430 to $8,080 for a two-bedroom, $8,690 to $12,930 for a three-bedroom and $11,950 to $17,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. George from Columbia?

About 1,370 road miles (1,161 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).

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 Missouri into Utah 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 Columbia to St. George?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,010 to $2,830 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,240 to $3,300. 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 Columbia–St. George corridor.