Moving from Missouri to Massachusetts
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Boston 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 miSaint Louis → Boston
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,432+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 562 people moved from Missouri to Massachusetts in 2024 (Census estimate, ±405), and about 390 went the other way. Between Saint Louis and Boston 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. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to Massachusetts
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 562 people a year (±405), against about 390 (±296) from Massachusetts to Missouri, so Massachusetts gains about 172 people a year on this exchange. Missouri is the 34th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Massachusetts; Massachusetts took in about 151,762 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Howell County | Worcester County | 191 ±221* |
| Pulaski County | Middlesex County | 119 ±177* |
| St. Louis County | Suffolk County | 116 ±74 |
| St. Louis City | Suffolk County | 108 ±56 |
| Johnson County | Middlesex County | 104 ±148* |
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 Boston, 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 Massachusetts.
Cost of moving from Missouri to Massachusetts
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 Missouri to Massachusetts
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis to Springfield | ~1,114 mi | 3–7 days | $5,013 – $6,684 | $5,765 – $7,687 |
| Saint Louis to Worcester | ~1,162 mi | 3–7 days | $5,229 – $6,972 | $6,013 – $8,018 |
| Saint Louis to Boston | ~1,207 mi | 7–14 days | $5,432 – $7,242 | $6,246 – $8,328 |
| Columbia to Springfield | ~1,232 mi | 7–14 days | $5,544 – $7,392 | $6,376 – $8,501 |
| Columbia to Worcester | ~1,280 mi | 7–14 days | $5,760 – $7,680 | $6,624 – $8,832 |
| Columbia to Boston | ~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 |
| Kansas City to Springfield | ~1,363 mi | 7–14 days | $6,134 – $8,178 | $7,054 – $9,405 |
| Springfield to Worcester | ~1,388 mi | 7–14 days | $6,246 – $8,328 | $7,183 – $9,577 |
| Kansas City to Worcester | ~1,410 mi | 7–14 days | $6,345 – $8,460 | $7,297 – $9,729 |
| Springfield to Boston | ~1,433 mi | 7–14 days | $6,449 – $8,598 | $7,416 – $9,888 |
| Kansas City to Boston | ~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 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 Massachusetts end, 325 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Massachusetts, moving costs in Massachusetts, or the reverse trip, Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Massachusetts?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Boston, 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 Missouri and Massachusetts, distances run from 1,114 to 1,455 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to Massachusetts take?
Saint Louis to Boston 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 Missouri to Massachusetts?
Yes. A move from Missouri into Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
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 Missouri to Massachusetts each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 562 people (±405) moved from Missouri to Massachusetts that year, against about 390 (±296) from Massachusetts to Missouri. That makes Missouri the 34th-largest source of new residents for Massachusetts among the states.