St. Paul, MN

Surprise, AZ → St. Paul, MN · Cross-country move

Movers from Surprise to St. Paul

About 1,522 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,050–$8,990, delivery in 5–10 days, 435 carriers on the Surprise side and 1,099 in St. Paul.

  • 1,522 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,050–$8,9902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,522 miles (1,289 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
435 (213 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,099 (499 interstate)

Reverse: St. Paul → Surprise

The route from Surprise, AZ to St. Paul, MN covers roughly 1,522 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 $6,050 to $8,990 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 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Surprise side there are 435 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (213 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.

Surprise has a population of about 175,304 and St. Paul about 306,684. St. Paul is the denser city (5,991 people per square mile versus 1,298 in Surprise), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Surprise to St. Paul

Full-service estimate for 1,522 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,420 $2,950 $3,600
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,630 $4,420 $5,400
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,050 $7,370 $8,990
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,670 $11,800 $14,390
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,300 $16,220 $19,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,160–$3,050

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

Portable container

$2,380–$3,500

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

Full-service mover

$6,050–$8,990

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 Surprise (origin)

Harriem LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1580995
MC
687455
Based in
El Mirage, AZ 85335 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
41 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Arizona Star Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1440220
MC
544203
Based in
Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Ctx

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3510559
MC
1161846
Based in
Peoria, AZ 85382 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Farmers Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3553372
MC
1190836
Based in
Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Kb1 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1772440
MC
647173
Based in
El Mirage, AZ 85335 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Profi Transport Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1747913
MC
639931
Based in
Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Copperstate Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2132766
MC
795339
Based in
Goodyear, AZ 85395 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Guazzo Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2798835
MC
938349
Based in
Wittmann, AZ 85361 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 435 movers in Surprise

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 Surprise to St. Paul?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,420 to $3,600 for a studio, $3,630 to $5,400 for a one-bedroom, $6,050 to $8,990 for a two-bedroom, $9,670 to $14,390 for a three-bedroom and $13,300 to $19,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Paul from Surprise?

About 1,522 road miles (1,289 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 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 Arizona 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 Surprise to St. Paul?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,160 to $3,050 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,380 to $3,500. 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 Surprise–St. Paul corridor.