St. Paul, MN → La Crosse, WI · Short-haul move
About 143 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,090–$3,120, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,099 carriers on the St. Paul side and 100 in La Crosse.
Moving from St. Paul to La Crosse is a short-haul move of roughly 143 road miles, heading southeast from Minnesota to Wisconsin.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 10 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,090 and $3,120, before packing or storage.
On the St. Paul side there are 1,099 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (499 of them authorized for interstate work), and 100 around La Crosse (64 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 La Crosse.
St. Paul has a population of about 306,684 and La Crosse about 52,000. St. Paul is considerably denser (5,991 people per square mile versus 2,426), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,830 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,260 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,090 | $2,550 | $3,120 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,350 | $4,090 | $4,990 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,610 | $5,620 | $6,860 |
$300–$420
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,150–$1,690
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,090–$3,120
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. Paul, MN → La Crosse, WI. 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.
Legal name: Bay And Bay Transfer Co INC
Legal name: Dedicated Logistics LLC
Legal name: Select Comfort Retail Corporation
Legal name: Statewide Transportation LLC
Legal name: Portable Storage Of Mn LLC
Legal name: Jefferson Partners Lp
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Legal name: Dick'S Pallet Works INC
Legal name: Robert J Hallahan
Legal name: Guardian Express LLC
Legal name: Jolivette Family Farms Transport INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,230 to $1,830 for a studio, $1,260 to $1,870 for a one-bedroom, $2,090 to $3,120 for a two-bedroom, $3,350 to $4,990 for a three-bedroom and $4,610 to $6,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 143 road miles (121 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 10 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Minnesota into Wisconsin 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 $300 to $420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,690. 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 St. Paul–La Crosse corridor.