Mobile, AL → St. Paul, MN · Long-distance move

Movers from Mobile to St. Paul

About 1,207 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,960–$7,370, delivery in 3–7 days, 168 carriers on the Mobile side and 1,099 in St. Paul.

1,207 miroad distance
21 h 31 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,960–$7,3702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Mobile, Alabama
To: St. Paul, Minnesota
Road distance: ≈ 1,207 miles (1,023 straight-line)
Drive time: 21 h 31 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 168 (103 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,099 (499 interstate)

Reverse: St. Paul → Mobile

St. Paul sits about 1,207 miles north of Mobile, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alabama 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 $4,960 to $7,370 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 21 h 31 min.

On the Mobile side there are 168 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (103 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.

Mobile has a population of about 200,824 and St. Paul about 306,684. St. Paul is the denser city (5,991 people per square mile versus 1,341 in Mobile), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Minnesota is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Mobile to St. Paul

Full-service estimate for 1,207 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,980	$2,420	$2,950
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,970	$3,630	$4,420
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,960	$6,040	$7,370
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,930	$9,670	$11,800
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,900	$13,300	$16,220

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,690–$2,390

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

Portable container

$2,100–$3,080

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

Full-service mover

$4,960–$7,370

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Mobile (origin)

Wright Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 793730
MC: 353905
Based in: Mobile, AL 36605 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 235 trucks, 208 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (251) 432-6390 Route Verify on FMCSA

Taliyah Fast And Quick Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4286672
MC: 1667253
Based in: Mobile, AL 36617 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 49 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (251) 259-1426 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miami Warehouse Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: S And M Transportation INC

USDOT: 514855
MC: 261707
Based in: Saraland, AL 36571 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (251) 679-3344 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bay Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 273702
MC: 186516
Based in: Mobile, AL 36610 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (251) 438-6878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sws Investments & Holdings LLC

USDOT: 2908185
MC: 979238
Based in: Mobile, AL 36693 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (205) 412-6757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vassel Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3420027
MC: 1105291
Based in: Whistler, AL 36612 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (251) 422-7957 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3284177
MC: 1038846
Based in: Mobile, AL 36693 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (251) 520-9476 Route Verify on FMCSA

Am Hot Shot Express L L C

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 979782
MC: 409556
Based in: Theodore, AL 36582 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (251) 666-7088 Route Verify on FMCSA

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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 Mobile to St. Paul?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,980 to $2,950 for a studio, $2,970 to $4,420 for a one-bedroom, $4,960 to $7,370 for a two-bedroom, $7,930 to $11,800 for a three-bedroom and $10,900 to $16,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Paul from Mobile?

About 1,207 road miles (1,023 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 31 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 Alabama 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 Mobile to St. Paul?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,690 to $2,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,100 to $3,080. 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 Mobile–St. Paul corridor.