St. Paul, MN

Ontario, CA → St. Paul, MN · Cross-country move

Movers from Ontario to St. Paul

About 1,769 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,170–$10,660, delivery in 5–10 days, 1,156 carriers on the Ontario side and 1,099 in St. Paul.

  • 1,769 miroad distance
  • 31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,170–$10,6602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,769 miles (1,500 straight-line)
Drive time
31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,156 (612 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,099 (499 interstate)

Reverse: St. Paul → Ontario

The route from Ontario, CA to St. Paul, MN covers roughly 1,769 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 $7,170 to $10,660 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 31 hours (4 driving days).

On the Ontario side there are 1,156 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (612 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.

Ontario has a population of about 187,013 and St. Paul about 306,684. St. Paul is the denser city (5,991 people per square mile versus 3,505 in Ontario), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Minnesota than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Ontario to St. Paul

Full-service estimate for 1,769 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,870 $3,500 $4,270
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,300 $5,240 $6,400
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,170 $8,740 $10,660
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,470 $13,990 $17,060
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,770 $19,230 $23,460

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,420–$3,410

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

Portable container

$2,600–$3,820

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

Full-service mover

$7,170–$10,660

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Ontario (origin)

Ldi Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1074419
MC
446897
Based in
Pomona, CA 91768 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
140 trucks, 134 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Total Transportation & Distribution INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1582586
MC
609813
Based in
Rancho Cumanoga, CA 91730 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
111 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Ttl

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2739945
MC
1129944
Based in
Corona, CA 92881 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Cordova Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2376402
MC
815769
Based in
Fontana, CA 92337 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
48 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Nk Carries INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3799553
MC
1379375
Based in
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
47 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Heritage Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1782985
MC
650038
Based in
Riverside, CA 92505 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Scoc INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3038921
MC
60287
Based in
Fontana, CA 92335 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Sure Shot Transit Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3193098
MC
137968
Based in
Ontario, CA 91761 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 1,156 movers in Ontario

Near St. Paul (destination)

Bay And Bay

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
125630
MC
87231
Based in
Eagan, MN 55121 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
360 trucks, 296 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

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

Dli

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

Sleep Number

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1245045
MC
1516428
Based in
Minneapolis, MN 55404 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
155 trucks, 350 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Statewide Transportation

Licensed interstate
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

Big Blue Boxes

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

Jefferson Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

Ygtc

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

All 1,099 movers in St. Paul

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ontario to St. Paul?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,870 to $4,270 for a studio, $4,300 to $6,400 for a one-bedroom, $7,170 to $10,660 for a two-bedroom, $11,470 to $17,060 for a three-bedroom and $15,770 to $23,460 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Paul from Ontario?

About 1,769 road miles (1,500 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 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 California 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 Ontario to St. Paul?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,420 to $3,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,600 to $3,820. 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 Ontario–St. Paul corridor.