Moving from Pennsylvania to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Philadelphia and Saint Louis 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 (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.
- ~942 miPhiladelphia → Saint Louis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,239+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 1,195 people moved from Pennsylvania to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±620), and about 1,339 went the other way. Between Philadelphia and Saint Louis it is about 942 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,239 – $5,652 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 223 movers based in Pennsylvania hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Pennsylvania to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,195 people a year (±620), against about 1,339 (±678) from Missouri to Pennsylvania, so Missouri loses about 144 people a year on this exchange. Pennsylvania is the 28th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Berks County | Boone County | 196 ±267* |
| Montgomery County | Franklin County | 113 ±144* |
| Clinton County | Wright County | 96 ±143* |
| Lackawanna County | St. Louis County | 73 ±117* |
| Allegheny County | Jackson County | 56 ±95* |
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.
Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania and Missouri.
Cost of moving from Pennsylvania to Missouri
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 Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh to Saint Louis | ~649 mi | 3–7 days | $2,921 – $3,894 | $3,359 – $4,478 |
| Erie to Saint Louis | ~681 mi | 3–7 days | $3,065 – $4,086 | $3,524 – $4,699 |
| Pittsburgh to Columbia | ~773 mi | 3–7 days | $3,479 – $4,638 | $4,000 – $5,334 |
| Erie to Columbia | ~792 mi | 3–7 days | $3,564 – $4,752 | $4,099 – $5,465 |
| Harrisburg to Saint Louis | ~837 mi | 3–7 days | $3,767 – $5,022 | $4,331 – $5,775 |
| Pittsburgh to Springfield | ~873 mi | 3–7 days | $3,929 – $5,238 | $4,518 – $6,024 |
| Pittsburgh to Kansas City | ~908 mi | 3–7 days | $4,086 – $5,448 | $4,699 – $6,265 |
| Erie to Springfield | ~909 mi | 3–7 days | $4,091 – $5,454 | $4,704 – $6,272 |
| Erie to Kansas City | ~918 mi | 3–7 days | $4,131 – $5,508 | $4,751 – $6,334 |
| Allentown to Saint Louis | ~926 mi | 3–7 days | $4,167 – $5,556 | $4,792 – $6,389 |
| Philadelphia to Saint Louis | ~942 mi | 3–7 days | $4,239 – $5,652 | $4,875 – $6,500 |
| Harrisburg to Columbia | ~963 mi | 3–7 days | $4,334 – $5,778 | $4,984 – $6,645 |
| Allentown to Columbia | ~1,051 mi | 3–7 days | $4,730 – $6,306 | $5,439 – $7,252 |
| Harrisburg to Springfield | ~1,059 mi | 3–7 days | $4,766 – $6,354 | $5,480 – $7,307 |
| Philadelphia to Columbia | ~1,069 mi | 3–7 days | $4,811 – $6,414 | $5,532 – $7,376 |
| Harrisburg to Kansas City | ~1,099 mi | 3–7 days | $4,946 – $6,594 | $5,687 – $7,583 |
| Allentown to Springfield | ~1,148 mi | 3–7 days | $5,166 – $6,888 | $5,941 – $7,921 |
| Philadelphia to Springfield | ~1,161 mi | 3–7 days | $5,225 – $6,966 | $6,008 – $8,011 |
| Allentown to Kansas City | ~1,186 mi | 3–7 days | $5,337 – $7,116 | $6,138 – $8,183 |
| Philadelphia to Kansas City | ~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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Pennsylvania
139 of the 223 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 783 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 63 of 422 vehicle inspections (14.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 130 of 783 driver inspections (16.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Transfer & Storage IncGreensburg, PA · USDOT 85531 | 35 | 3 of 20 | 0 of 35 |
| J Cawley Moving LLCHanover Township, PA · USDOT 2117707 | 28 | 0 of 21 | 1 of 28 |
| Bright Eye Movers and Cleaners LLCCamp Hill, PA · USDOT 3597545 | 27 | 5 of 15 | 17 of 27 |
| Superior Moving & Storage IncPhiladelphia, PA · USDOT 390115 | 26 | 2 of 14 | 4 of 26 |
| South Hills Movers IncBethel Park, PA · USDOT 98045 | 26 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 26 |
| We-Haul Moving LLCBethlehem, PA · USDOT 967376 | 25 | 2 of 12 | 2 of 25 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
355 listed household-goods carriers are based in Pennsylvania, 223 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania to Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Philadelphia and Saint Louis, 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 Pennsylvania and Missouri, distances run from 649 to 1,206 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to Missouri take?
Philadelphia to Saint Louis 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 Pennsylvania to Missouri?
Yes. A move from Pennsylvania into Missouri is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 355 listed movers based in Pennsylvania, 223 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Pennsylvania.
What is the cheapest way to move from Pennsylvania to Missouri?
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, about $3,052 – $4,069, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Pennsylvania to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,195 people (±620) moved from Pennsylvania to Missouri that year, against about 1,339 (±678) from Missouri to Pennsylvania. That makes Pennsylvania the 28th-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.