McAllen, TX → St. Paul, MN · Cross-country move
About 1,563 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,990–$8,920, delivery in 5–10 days, 357 carriers on the McAllen side and 1,099 in St. Paul.
Moving from McAllen to St. Paul is a cross-country move of roughly 1,563 road miles, heading north from Texas to Minnesota.
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 $5,990 to $8,920 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 27 hours (4 driving days).
On the McAllen side there are 357 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (213 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.
McAllen has a population of about 150,640 and St. Paul about 306,684. St. Paul is the denser city (5,991 people per square mile versus 2,283 in McAllen), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Minnesota does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,400 | $2,920 | $3,570 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,600 | $4,380 | $5,350 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,990 | $7,310 | $8,920 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,590 | $11,690 | $14,260 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,180 | $16,080 | $19,610 |
$2,210–$3,110
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,410–$3,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,990–$8,920
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for McAllen, TX → St. Paul, MN. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,400 to $3,570 for a studio, $3,600 to $5,350 for a one-bedroom, $5,990 to $8,920 for a two-bedroom, $9,590 to $14,260 for a three-bedroom and $13,180 to $19,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,563 road miles (1,325 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 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 Texas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,210 to $3,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,410 to $3,550. 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 McAllen–St. Paul corridor.