Moving from Alabama to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Birmingham and Saint Louis it is about 467 miles and about 8 hours; the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 391 to 803 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~467 miBirmingham → Saint Louis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,102+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 1,771 people moved from Alabama to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±912), and about 1,058 went the other way. Between Birmingham and Saint Louis it is about 467 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,102 – $2,802 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 85 movers based in Alabama hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alabama to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,771 people a year (±912), against about 1,058 (±741) from Missouri to Alabama, so Missouri gains about 713 people a year on this exchange. Alabama is the 21st-largest of the 45 states sending people to Missouri; Missouri took in about 139,911 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile County | Johnson County | 242 ±221 |
| Jefferson County | St. Louis County | 206 ±229* |
| Etowah County | St. Charles County | 198 ±175 |
| Baldwin County | Butler County | 91 ±133* |
| Jefferson County | Jackson County | 78 ±6 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Birmingham to Saint Louis, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Alabama and Missouri.
Cost of moving from Alabama to Missouri
At about 467 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,102 – $2,802 for a two-bedroom home and $2,417 – $3,222 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,513 – $2,017; a freight trailer is $1,009 – $1,345.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,576 – $2,102 | $1,135 – $1,513 | $757 – $1,009 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,891 – $2,522 | $1,362 – $1,816 | $908 – $1,210 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,102 – $2,802 | $1,513 – $2,017 | $1,009 – $1,345 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,417 – $3,222 | $1,740 – $2,320 | $1,160 – $1,547 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,732 – $3,643 | $1,967 – $2,623 | $1,311 – $1,748 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,152 – $4,203 | $2,270 – $3,026 | $1,513 – $2,017 |
Transport only, for an estimated 467 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Alabama to Missouri
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville to Saint Louis | ~391 mi | 1–3 days | $1,760 – $2,346 | $2,023 – $2,698 |
| Birmingham to Saint Louis | ~467 mi | 3–7 days | $2,102 – $2,802 | $2,417 – $3,222 |
| Huntsville to Springfield | ~481 mi | 3–7 days | $2,165 – $2,886 | $2,489 – $3,319 |
| Huntsville to Columbia | ~503 mi | 3–7 days | $2,264 – $3,018 | $2,603 – $3,471 |
| Birmingham to Springfield | ~519 mi | 3–7 days | $2,336 – $3,114 | $2,686 – $3,581 |
| Montgomery to Saint Louis | ~564 mi | 3–7 days | $2,538 – $3,384 | $2,919 – $3,892 |
| Birmingham to Columbia | ~566 mi | 3–7 days | $2,547 – $3,396 | $2,929 – $3,905 |
| Montgomery to Springfield | ~604 mi | 3–7 days | $2,718 – $3,624 | $3,126 – $4,168 |
| Huntsville to Kansas City | ~623 mi | 3–7 days | $2,804 – $3,738 | $3,224 – $4,299 |
| Mobile to Springfield | ~631 mi | 3–7 days | $2,840 – $3,786 | $3,265 – $4,354 |
| Mobile to Saint Louis | ~655 mi | 3–7 days | $2,948 – $3,930 | $3,390 – $4,519 |
| Montgomery to Columbia | ~660 mi | 3–7 days | $2,970 – $3,960 | $3,415 – $4,554 |
| Birmingham to Kansas City | ~675 mi | 3–7 days | $3,038 – $4,050 | $3,493 – $4,657 |
| Mobile to Columbia | ~723 mi | 3–7 days | $3,254 – $4,338 | $3,742 – $4,989 |
| Montgomery to Kansas City | ~765 mi | 3–7 days | $3,443 – $4,590 | $3,959 – $5,278 |
| Mobile to Kansas City | ~803 mi | 3–7 days | $3,614 – $4,818 | $4,156 – $5,541 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Alabama
45 of the 85 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 349 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 57 of 603 driver inspections (9.5%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covan World-Wide MovingincorporatedMidland City, AL · USDOT 256677 | 138 | 33 of 85 | 6 of 138 |
| Coleman Worldwide Moving LLCMidland City, AL · USDOT 2897746 | 102 | 9 of 68 | 8 of 102 |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncMidland City, AL · USDOT 148986 | 91 | 12 of 41 | 4 of 91 |
| Port City Transfer LLCIrvington, AL · USDOT 3324282 | 41 | 7 of 37 | 1 of 41 |
| E & E Transfer CompanySylacauga, AL · USDOT 3650158 | 37 | 7 of 22 | 3 of 37 |
| McKinney & Sons Transfer LLCLexington, AL · USDOT 1058049 | 28 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 28 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Alabama, 85 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Alabama directory ranks them. At the Missouri end, 238 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Missouri, moving costs in Missouri, or the reverse trip, Missouri to Alabama. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Alabama
Alabama to Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alabama to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Birmingham and Saint Louis, the distance is about 467 miles. From our model that is $2,102 – $2,802 for a two-bedroom home and $2,417 – $3,222 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,513 – $2,017 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,009 – $1,345. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Alabama and Missouri, distances run from 391 to 803 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alabama to Missouri take?
Birmingham to Saint Louis is about 8 hours. The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Alabama to Missouri?
Yes. A move from Alabama into Missouri is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Alabama, 85 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Alabama.
What is the cheapest way to move from Alabama to Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,009 – $1,345 for a two-bedroom home over 467 miles against $2,102 – $2,802 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,513 – $2,017, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alabama to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,771 people (±912) moved from Alabama to Missouri that year, against about 1,058 (±741) from Missouri to Alabama. That makes Alabama the 21st-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.