Moving from Missourito Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Philadelphia it is about 942 miles and 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 649 to 1,206 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Saint Louis to Philadelphia, 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 Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from Missouri to Pennsylvania
At about 942 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,239 – $5,652 for a two-bedroom home and $4,875 – $6,500 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,052 – $4,069; a freight trailer is $2,035 – $2,713.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,179 – $4,239 | $2,289 – $3,052 | $1,526 – $2,035 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,815 – $5,087 | $2,747 – $3,662 | $1,831 – $2,442 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,239 – $5,652 | $3,052 – $4,069 | $2,035 – $2,713 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,875 – $6,500 | $3,510 – $4,680 | $2,340 – $3,120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,511 – $7,348 | $3,968 – $5,290 | $2,645 – $3,527 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,359 – $8,478 | $4,578 – $6,104 | $3,052 – $4,069 |
Transport only, for an estimated 942 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 Pennsylvania
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 6 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis to Pittsburgh | ~649 mi | 3–7 days | $2,921 – $3,894 | $3,359 – $4,478 |
| Saint Louis to Erie | ~681 mi | 3–7 days | $3,065 – $4,086 | $3,524 – $4,699 |
| Columbia to Pittsburgh | ~773 mi | 3–7 days | $3,479 – $4,638 | $4,000 – $5,334 |
| Columbia to Erie | ~792 mi | 3–7 days | $3,564 – $4,752 | $4,099 – $5,465 |
| Saint Louis to Harrisburg | ~837 mi | 3–7 days | $3,767 – $5,022 | $4,331 – $5,775 |
| Springfield to Pittsburgh | ~873 mi | 3–7 days | $3,929 – $5,238 | $4,518 – $6,024 |
| Kansas City to Pittsburgh | ~908 mi | 3–7 days | $4,086 – $5,448 | $4,699 – $6,265 |
| Springfield to Erie | ~909 mi | 3–7 days | $4,091 – $5,454 | $4,704 – $6,272 |
| Kansas City to Erie | ~918 mi | 3–7 days | $4,131 – $5,508 | $4,751 – $6,334 |
| Saint Louis to Allentown | ~926 mi | 3–7 days | $4,167 – $5,556 | $4,792 – $6,389 |
| Saint Louis to Philadelphia | ~942 mi | 3–7 days | $4,239 – $5,652 | $4,875 – $6,500 |
| Columbia to Harrisburg | ~963 mi | 3–7 days | $4,334 – $5,778 | $4,984 – $6,645 |
| Columbia to Allentown | ~1,051 mi | 3–7 days | $4,730 – $6,306 | $5,439 – $7,252 |
| Springfield to Harrisburg | ~1,059 mi | 3–7 days | $4,766 – $6,354 | $5,480 – $7,307 |
| Columbia to Philadelphia | ~1,069 mi | 3–7 days | $4,811 – $6,414 | $5,532 – $7,376 |
| Kansas City to Harrisburg | ~1,099 mi | 3–7 days | $4,946 – $6,594 | $5,687 – $7,583 |
| Springfield to Allentown | ~1,148 mi | 3–7 days | $5,166 – $6,888 | $5,941 – $7,921 |
| Springfield to Philadelphia | ~1,161 mi | 3–7 days | $5,225 – $6,966 | $6,008 – $8,011 |
| Kansas City to Allentown | ~1,186 mi | 3–7 days | $5,337 – $7,116 | $6,138 – $8,183 |
| Kansas City to Philadelphia | ~1,206 mi | 7–14 days | $5,427 – $7,236 | $6,241 – $8,321 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 942 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Missouri
245 household-goods carriers in Missouri are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- United Van Lines, Fenton · USDOT 77949 · 4731 trucks
- Day Transfer Company Inc, Cape Girardeau · USDOT 2441154 · 80 trucks
- Carlyle Van Lines Inc, Warrensburg · USDOT 279780 · 62 trucks
- Aero Mayflower Transit Company, Earth City · USDOT 73351 · 42 trucks
- Cord Moving And Storage Company, Earth City · USDOT 181102 · 35 trucks
At the Pennsylvania end
363 household-goods carriers are based in Pennsylvania — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Philadelphia runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $4,239 – $5,652 | $5,299 – $7,065 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,875 – $6,500 | $6,094 – $8,125 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Missouri
Missouri to Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Philadelphia, the distance is about 942 miles. From our model that is $4,239 – $5,652 for a two-bedroom home and $4,875 – $6,500 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,052 – $4,069 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,035 – $2,713. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Missouri and Pennsylvania, distances run from 649 to 1,206 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to Pennsylvania take?
Saint Louis to Philadelphia is 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving). 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Missouri into Pennsylvania is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Missouri to Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,035 – $2,713 for a two-bedroom home over 942 miles against $4,239 – $5,652 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $6,094 – $8,125 rather than $4,875 – $6,500.