St. Paul, MN → Tampa, FL · Cross-country move
About 1,547 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,090–$9,050, delivery in 5–10 days, 1,099 carriers on the St. Paul side and 1,059 in Tampa.
Tampa sits about 1,547 miles southeast of St. Paul, which makes this an interstate relocation from Minnesota to Florida that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,090 to $9,050 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 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 1,059 around Tampa (368 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 Tampa.
St. Paul has a population of about 306,684 and Tampa about 413,554. St. Paul is considerably denser (5,991 people per square mile versus 3,377), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,430 | $2,970 | $3,620 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,650 | $4,450 | $5,430 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,090 | $7,420 | $9,050 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,740 | $11,870 | $14,490 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,390 | $16,330 | $19,920 |
$2,190–$3,090
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,400–$3,530
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,090–$9,050
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. Paul, MN → Tampa, FL. 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
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Legal name: Pods Enterprises LLC
Legal name: Countrywide Trucking Corp
Legal name: Lightning Transport And Logistics LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,430 to $3,620 for a studio, $3,650 to $5,430 for a one-bedroom, $6,090 to $9,050 for a two-bedroom, $9,740 to $14,490 for a three-bedroom and $13,390 to $19,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,547 road miles (1,311 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 Minnesota into Florida 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 $2,190 to $3,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,400 to $3,530. 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–Tampa corridor.