Moving from Saint Paul, MN to Tucson, AZ
About 1,517 miles across a state line, from Minnesota into Arizona, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Saint Paul, MN to Tucson, AZ covers about 1,517 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $6,827 – $9,102 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 110 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,517 miles from Minnesota to Arizona. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $6,827 – $9,102 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 4 days on the road (about 28 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Saint Paul to Tucson
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,120 – $6,827 | $3,686 – $4,915 | $2,458 – $3,277 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,144 – $8,192 | $4,424 – $5,898 | $2,949 – $3,932 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,827 – $9,102 | $4,915 – $6,553 | $3,277 – $4,369 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,850 – $10,467 | $5,652 – $7,536 | $3,768 – $5,024 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,874 – $11,833 | $6,390 – $8,519 | $4,260 – $5,680 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,240 – $13,653 | $7,373 – $9,830 | $4,915 – $6,553 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,517 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Saint Paul to Tucson
1,517 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $7,585. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $6,827 to $9,102, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Saint Paul to Tucson
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 110 people a year (±89) moved from Ramsey County, MN, home to Saint Paul, to Pima County, AZ, home to Tucson. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Ramsey County make up 0.2% of the 60,943 people a year who moved into Pima County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 6,126 people a year (±1,268) moving from Minnesota to Arizona and about 2,608 people a year (±748) from Arizona to Minnesota — a net gain for Arizona of about 3,518 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Hennepin County, MN | 11,373 ±1,074 |
| Washington County, MN | 5,509 ±880 |
| Dakota County, MN | 4,375 ±634 |
| Anoka County, MN | 3,828 ±574 |
| St. Louis County, MN | 927 ±244 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ | 10,124 ±953 |
| Pinal County, AZ | 2,942 ±711 |
| Cochise County, AZ | 2,144 ±529 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 1,719 ±590 |
| San Diego County, CA | 1,425 ±539 |
Licensed movers at each end
56 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Saint Paul (184 counting those licensed only inside Minnesota). 34 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.9% of their 679 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay and BayUSDOT 125630 | Eagan · 8 mi | 360 trucks | 954 | 15.8% of 507 |
| Berger Transfer & Storage IncUSDOT 125665 | Saint Paul · 5 mi | 221 trucks | 63 | 13.9% of 36 |
| Manning Transfer IncUSDOT 116111 | Blaine · 16 mi | 60 trucks | 104 | 23.5% of 51 |
| AAA Movers IncUSDOT 1140502 | Brooklyn Park · 18 mi | 44 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Matt's Moving LLCUSDOT 1704106 | Saint Paul · 1 mi | 32 trucks | 15 | 25.0% of 4 |
| Twin Cities Moving Systems IncUSDOT 1273556 | Prior Lake · 24 mi | 30 trucks | 47 | 25.0% of 24 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Tucson end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Tucson: Desert Sun Moving Service (Tucson, 11 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (Tucson, 11 trucks), Ralph's Moving & Storage (Tucson, 9 trucks), Delivery Doctors Movers LLC (Tucson, 7 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Minnesota into Arizona, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Saint Paul to Tucson
Insist on a survey
Over 1,517 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,517 miles of handling.
Arriving in Tucson
A local move inside Tucson later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Tucson are Gilbert (about 102 mi), Chandler (about 104 mi), Mesa (about 112 mi).
Other routes from Saint Paul
All routes from Saint Paul, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul to Minneapolis, MN | ~10 mi | $535 – $873 |
| Saint Paul to Rochester, MN | ~83 mi | $535 – $873 |
| Saint Paul to Sioux Falls, SD | ~238 mi | $1,071 – $1,428 |
| Saint Paul to Fargo, ND | ~259 mi | $1,166 – $1,554 |
| Saint Paul to Madison, WI | ~263 mi | $1,184 – $1,578 |
| Saint Paul to Des Moines, IA | ~273 mi | $1,229 – $1,638 |
| Saint Paul to Milwaukee, WI | ~338 mi | $1,521 – $2,028 |
| Saint Paul to Omaha, NE | ~341 mi | $1,535 – $2,046 |
Also moving to Tucson: from Phoenix, AZ, from Las Cruces, NM, from El Paso, TX, from Albuquerque, NM.
Saint Paul to Tucson moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Saint Paul to Tucson?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,517 miles cost about $5,120 – $6,827 for a studio, $6,827 – $9,102 for a two-bedroom home and $7,850 – $10,467 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Saint Paul to Tucson take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 28 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Saint Paul to Tucson?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,277 – $4,369 for a two-bedroom home, against $6,827 – $9,102 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,915 – $6,553.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Saint Paul to Tucson?
Yes. Saint Paul is in Minnesota and Tucson is in Arizona, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 56 listed movers within 30 miles of Saint Paul hold it.
How many people move from Saint Paul to Tucson each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 110 people a year (margin of error ±89) moved from Ramsey County, which contains Saint Paul, to Pima County, which contains Tucson.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.