Moving from Missouri to Alabama
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Birmingham 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 miSaint Louis → Birmingham
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,102+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 1,058 people moved from Missouri to Alabama in 2024 (Census estimate, ±741), and about 1,771 went the other way. Between Saint Louis and Birmingham 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. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to Alabama
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,058 people a year (±741), against about 1,771 (±912) from Alabama to Missouri, so Alabama loses about 713 people a year on this exchange. Missouri is the 24th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Alabama; Alabama took in about 119,767 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County | Tuscaloosa County | 118 ±72 |
| St. Louis County | Baldwin County | 79 ±98* |
| Miller County | Dale County | 68 ±115* |
| St. Louis County | Madison County | 59 ±91* |
| Lincoln County | Tuscaloosa County | 59 ±87* |
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.
Saint Louis to Birmingham, 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 Missouri and Alabama.
Cost of moving from Missouri to Alabama
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 Missouri to Alabama
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis to Huntsville | ~391 mi | 1–3 days | $1,760 – $2,346 | $2,023 – $2,698 |
| Saint Louis to Birmingham | ~467 mi | 3–7 days | $2,102 – $2,802 | $2,417 – $3,222 |
| Springfield to Huntsville | ~481 mi | 3–7 days | $2,165 – $2,886 | $2,489 – $3,319 |
| Columbia to Huntsville | ~503 mi | 3–7 days | $2,264 – $3,018 | $2,603 – $3,471 |
| Springfield to Birmingham | ~519 mi | 3–7 days | $2,336 – $3,114 | $2,686 – $3,581 |
| Saint Louis to Montgomery | ~564 mi | 3–7 days | $2,538 – $3,384 | $2,919 – $3,892 |
| Columbia to Birmingham | ~566 mi | 3–7 days | $2,547 – $3,396 | $2,929 – $3,905 |
| Springfield to Montgomery | ~604 mi | 3–7 days | $2,718 – $3,624 | $3,126 – $4,168 |
| Kansas City to Huntsville | ~623 mi | 3–7 days | $2,804 – $3,738 | $3,224 – $4,299 |
| Springfield to Mobile | ~631 mi | 3–7 days | $2,840 – $3,786 | $3,265 – $4,354 |
| Saint Louis to Mobile | ~655 mi | 3–7 days | $2,948 – $3,930 | $3,390 – $4,519 |
| Columbia to Montgomery | ~660 mi | 3–7 days | $2,970 – $3,960 | $3,415 – $4,554 |
| Kansas City to Birmingham | ~675 mi | 3–7 days | $3,038 – $4,050 | $3,493 – $4,657 |
| Columbia to Mobile | ~723 mi | 3–7 days | $3,254 – $4,338 | $3,742 – $4,989 |
| Kansas City to Montgomery | ~765 mi | 3–7 days | $3,443 – $4,590 | $3,959 – $5,278 |
| Kansas City to Mobile | ~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 Missouri
51 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,422 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 298 of 1,266 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 131 of 2,416 driver inspections (5.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Van LinesFenton, MO · USDOT 77949 | 2,112 | 268 of 1,102 | 71 of 2,110 |
| Carlyle Van Lines IncWarrensburg, MO · USDOT 279780 | 78 | 10 of 35 | 5 of 78 |
| Day Transfer Company IncCape Girardeau, MO · USDOT 2441154 | 45 | 11 of 27 | 6 of 45 |
| Modern Piano MovingSullivan, MO · USDOT 454870 | 19 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 19 |
| Pack and Load Moving and Storage LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 4345256 | 15 | 0 of 8 | 7 of 15 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLCKansas City, MO · USDOT 1980643 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
238 listed household-goods carriers are based in Missouri, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Missouri directory ranks them. At the Alabama end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Alabama, moving costs in Alabama, or the reverse trip, Alabama to Missouri. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Missouri
Missouri to Alabama moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Alabama?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Birmingham, 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 Missouri and Alabama, distances run from 391 to 803 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to Alabama take?
Saint Louis to Birmingham 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 Missouri to Alabama?
Yes. A move from Missouri into Alabama is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 238 listed movers based in Missouri, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Missouri.
What is the cheapest way to move from Missouri to Alabama?
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 Missouri to Alabama each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,058 people (±741) moved from Missouri to Alabama that year, against about 1,771 (±912) from Alabama to Missouri. That makes Missouri the 24th-largest source of new residents for Alabama among the states.