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St. Paul, MN

Virginia Beach, VA → St. Paul, MN · Long-distance move

Movers from Virginia Beach to St. Paul

About 1,242 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,430–$8,080, delivery in 3–7 days, 230 carriers on the Virginia Beach side and 1,099 in St. Paul.

  • 1,242 miroad distance
  • 22 h 7 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,430–$8,0802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,242 miles (1,052 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 7 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
230 (147 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,099 (499 interstate)

Reverse: St. Paul → Virginia Beach

The route from Virginia Beach, VA to St. Paul, MN covers roughly 1,242 miles by road, a northwest-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 $5,430 to $8,080 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 22 h 7 min.

On the Virginia Beach side there are 230 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (147 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.

Virginia Beach has a population of about 453,737 and St. Paul about 306,684. St. Paul is the denser city (5,991 people per square mile versus 1,878 in Virginia Beach), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Virginia Beach to St. Paul

Full-service estimate for 1,242 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,170 $2,650 $3,230
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,260 $3,970 $4,850
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,430 $6,620 $8,080
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,690 $10,600 $12,930
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,950 $14,570 $17,780

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,730–$2,440

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

Portable container

$2,130–$3,130

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

Full-service mover

$5,430–$8,080

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

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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 Virginia Beach (origin)

Service Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
139659
MC
135652
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23324 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
240 trucks, 217 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 543-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Givens Transportation INC

USDOT
1070890
MC
446371
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23320 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
170 trucks, 156 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (757) 233-4300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3109246
MC
81782
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (757) 447-8687 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wheels For Work LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293159
MC
1090224
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
75 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (401) 265-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC

USDOT
795385
MC
354379
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23504 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (757) 625-7631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maximum Logistics 1 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3391615
MC
1094415
Based in
Virginia Bch, VA 23462 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (757) 582-5048 Route Verify on FMCSA

Security Storage & Van Company Of Norfolk Va INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
121073
MC
128699
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 466-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Monroe Transfer & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
169188
MC
129470
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 466-9351 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 230 movers in Virginia Beach

Near St. Paul (destination)

Bay And Bay

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bay And Bay Transfer Co INC

USDOT
125630
MC
87231
Based in
Eagan, MN 55121 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
360 trucks, 296 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (651) 480-7961 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (651) 634-3463 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dli

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dedicated Logistics LLC

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
Call (651) 631-5918 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sleep Number

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Select Comfort Retail Corporation

USDOT
1245045
MC
1516428
Based in
Minneapolis, MN 55404 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
155 trucks, 350 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (763) 551-7019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Statewide Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Statewide Transportation LLC

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
Call (763) 218-0508 Route Verify on FMCSA

Big Blue Boxes

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Portable Storage Of Mn LLC

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
Route Verify on FMCSA

Jefferson Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jefferson Partners Lp

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
Call (612) 359-3455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ygtc

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Young Men'S Christian Association Ymca Of The Greater Twin C

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
Call (612) 230-3611 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,099 movers in St. Paul

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,170 to $3,230 for a studio, $3,260 to $4,850 for a one-bedroom, $5,430 to $8,080 for a two-bedroom, $8,690 to $12,930 for a three-bedroom and $11,950 to $17,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Paul from Virginia Beach?

About 1,242 road miles (1,052 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 7 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Virginia 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 Virginia Beach to St. Paul?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,730 to $2,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,130 to $3,130. 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 Virginia Beach–St. Paul corridor.