St. Louis, MO → Syracuse, NY · Long-distance move

Movers from St. Louis to Syracuse

About 940 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,830–$7,190, delivery in 2–5 days, 645 carriers on the St. Louis side and 195 in Syracuse.

940 miroad distance
16 h 54 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,830–$7,1902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: St. Louis, Missouri
To: Syracuse, New York
Road distance: ≈ 940 miles (796 straight-line)
Drive time: 16 h 54 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 645 (464 interstate)
Movers at destination: 195 (66 interstate)

Reverse: Syracuse → St. Louis

The route from St. Louis, MO to Syracuse, NY covers roughly 940 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $4,830 to $7,190 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 54 min.

On the St. Louis side there are 645 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (464 of them authorized for interstate work), and 195 around Syracuse (66 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 Syracuse.

St. Louis has a population of about 278,144 and Syracuse about 144,896. The two cities have comparable density (4,888 and 5,921 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. New York 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 St. Louis to Syracuse

Full-service estimate for 940 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,930	$2,360	$2,880
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,900	$3,540	$4,310
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,830	$5,890	$7,190
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,730	$9,430	$11,500
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,630	$12,960	$15,820

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,420–$2,000

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

Portable container

$1,860–$2,730

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

Full-service mover

$4,830–$7,190

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near St. Louis (origin)

Tts Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1808215
MC: 657151
Based in: Hazelwood, MO 63042 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 426 trucks, 426 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (314) 714-3400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Itf Group LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Itf LLC

USDOT: 2096411
MC: 731267
Based in: Hazelwood, MO 63042 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 439 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (314) 695-5009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hogan Transports

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hogan Dedicated Services LLC

USDOT: 1137660
MC: 458854
Based in: Bridgeton, MO 63044 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1,581 trucks, 1,758 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (314) 813-2777 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Van Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: United Van Lines LLC

USDOT: 77949
MC: 67234
Based in: Fenton, MO 63026 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4,731 trucks, 3,424 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (636) 305-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aero Mayflower Transit Company

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mayflower Transit LLC

USDOT: 125563
Based in: Fenton, MO 63026 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 769 trucks, 1,472 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (636) 305-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hoffmann Brothers

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4305016
MC: 1677181
Based in: Saint Louis, MO 63144 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 292 trucks, 292 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (314) 281-5115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trekker

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Trekker Logistics LLC

USDOT: 146458
MC: 146209
Based in: Caseyville, IL 62232 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 200 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (618) 623-0057 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aa Express & Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1507798
MC: 565492
Based in: Saint Louis, MO 63147 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 157 trucks, 157 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (314) 544-7475 Route Verify on FMCSA

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Near Syracuse (destination)

Byrne

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Byrne Dairy INC

USDOT: 507065
MC: 272793
Based in: Lafayette, NY 13084 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (315) 475-2111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kml Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2285191
MC: 783550
Based in: East Syracuse, NY 13057 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (315) 218-5003 Route Verify on FMCSA

B&m Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2578746
MC: 902504
Based in: East Syracuse, NY 13057 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (315) 450-0214 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vansantis Development INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 619445
MC: 296470
Based in: Liverpool, NY 13090 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (315) 317-1179 Route Verify on FMCSA

River Valley Foods INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 334493
MC: 297076
Based in: Syracuse, NY 13206 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (315) 437-4636 Route Verify on FMCSA

2 Bros Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1994986
MC: 966099
Based in: Minoa, NY 13116 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (315) 430-4014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atc Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1597065
MC: 590821
Based in: Syracuse, NY 13208 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (315) 399-5330 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delaney Worldwide INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 561250
MC: 162076
Based in: Syracuse, NY 13209 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (315) 453-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 195 movers in Syracuse

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Syracuse if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from St. Louis to Syracuse?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,930 to $2,880 for a studio, $2,900 to $4,310 for a one-bedroom, $4,830 to $7,190 for a two-bedroom, $7,730 to $11,500 for a three-bedroom and $10,630 to $15,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Syracuse from St. Louis?

About 940 road miles (796 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 54 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 New York 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 St. Louis to Syracuse?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,420 to $2,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,860 to $2,730. 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 St. Louis–Syracuse corridor.