Moving from Massachusetts to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boston and Saint Louis it is about 1,207 miles and 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,114 to 1,455 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.
- ~1,207 miBoston → Saint Louis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,432+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 390 people moved from Massachusetts to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±296), and about 562 went the other way. Between Boston and Saint Louis it is about 1,207 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,432 – $7,242 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 235 movers based in Massachusetts hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Massachusetts to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 390 people a year (±296), against about 562 (±405) from Missouri to Massachusetts, so Missouri loses about 172 people a year on this exchange. Massachusetts is the 39th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester County | Cass County | 173 ±216* |
| Norfolk County | St. Louis County | 99 ±73 |
| Middlesex County | Jackson County | 97 ±92 |
| Worcester County | St. Louis County | 87 ±82 |
| Middlesex County | St. Louis City | 83 ±92* |
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.
Boston 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 Massachusetts and Missouri.
Cost of moving from Massachusetts to Missouri
At about 1,207 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,432 – $7,242 for a two-bedroom home and $6,246 – $8,328 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,911 – $5,214; a freight trailer is $2,607 – $3,476.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,074 – $5,432 | $2,933 – $3,911 | $1,955 – $2,607 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,888 – $6,518 | $3,520 – $4,693 | $2,346 – $3,129 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,432 – $7,242 | $3,911 – $5,214 | $2,607 – $3,476 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,246 – $8,328 | $4,497 – $5,996 | $2,998 – $3,998 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,061 – $9,415 | $5,084 – $6,779 | $3,389 – $4,519 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,147 – $10,863 | $5,866 – $7,821 | $3,911 – $5,214 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,207 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 Massachusetts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Saint Louis | ~1,114 mi | 3–7 days | $5,013 – $6,684 | $5,765 – $7,687 |
| Worcester to Saint Louis | ~1,162 mi | 3–7 days | $5,229 – $6,972 | $6,013 – $8,018 |
| Boston to Saint Louis | ~1,207 mi | 7–14 days | $5,432 – $7,242 | $6,246 – $8,328 |
| Springfield to Columbia | ~1,232 mi | 7–14 days | $5,544 – $7,392 | $6,376 – $8,501 |
| Worcester to Columbia | ~1,280 mi | 7–14 days | $5,760 – $7,680 | $6,624 – $8,832 |
| Boston to Columbia | ~1,325 mi | 7–14 days | $5,963 – $7,950 | $6,857 – $9,142 |
| Springfield to Springfield | ~1,339 mi | 7–14 days | $6,026 – $8,034 | $6,929 – $9,239 |
| Springfield to Kansas City | ~1,363 mi | 7–14 days | $6,134 – $8,178 | $7,054 – $9,405 |
| Worcester to Springfield | ~1,388 mi | 7–14 days | $6,246 – $8,328 | $7,183 – $9,577 |
| Worcester to Kansas City | ~1,410 mi | 7–14 days | $6,345 – $8,460 | $7,297 – $9,729 |
| Boston to Springfield | ~1,433 mi | 7–14 days | $6,449 – $8,598 | $7,416 – $9,888 |
| Boston to Kansas City | ~1,455 mi | 7–14 days | $6,548 – $8,730 | $7,530 – $10,039 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Massachusetts
161 of the 235 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,097 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 471 vehicle inspections (11.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 164 of 1,074 driver inspections (15.3%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageNorthborough, MA · USDOT 1141917 | 95 | 4 of 37 | 26 of 95 |
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyWinchester, MA · USDOT 373544 | 78 | 2 of 41 | 6 of 78 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| Piece by Piece MoversClinton, MA · USDOT 1971286 | 31 | 0 of 11 | 4 of 31 |
| Olympia Moving & StorageWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 597632 | 30 | 1 of 19 | 3 of 30 |
| Esquire Moving IncWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 2820253 | 24 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 24 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts, 235 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Massachusetts
Massachusetts to Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Boston and Saint Louis, the distance is about 1,207 miles. From our model that is $5,432 – $7,242 for a two-bedroom home and $6,246 – $8,328 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,911 – $5,214 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,607 – $3,476. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Massachusetts and Missouri, distances run from 1,114 to 1,455 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Massachusetts to Missouri take?
Boston to Saint Louis is 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Massachusetts to Missouri?
Yes. A move from Massachusetts into Missouri is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 325 listed movers based in Massachusetts, 235 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Massachusetts.
What is the cheapest way to move from Massachusetts to Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,607 – $3,476 for a two-bedroom home over 1,207 miles against $5,432 – $7,242 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,911 – $5,214, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Massachusetts to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 390 people (±296) moved from Massachusetts to Missouri that year, against about 562 (±405) from Missouri to Massachusetts. That makes Massachusetts the 39th-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.