Moving from Virginia to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Virginia Beach and Saint Louis it is about 916 miles and 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 813 to 1,193 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.
- ~916 miVirginia Beach → Saint Louis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,122+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 1,238 people moved from Virginia to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±659), and about 3,136 went the other way. Between Virginia Beach and Saint Louis it is about 916 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,122 – $5,496 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 263 movers based in Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Virginia to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,238 people a year (±659), against about 3,136 (±1,159) from Missouri to Virginia, so Missouri loses about 1,898 people a year on this exchange. Virginia is the 26th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Spotsylvania County | Cass County | 111 ±140* |
| Prince William County | Jackson County | 110 ±148* |
| King George County | Pulaski County | 97 ±122* |
| Norfolk City | Platte County | 85 ±61 |
| Fairfax County | St. Louis City | 82 ±123* |
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.
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia and Missouri.
Cost of moving from Virginia to Missouri
At about 916 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,122 – $5,496 for a two-bedroom home and $4,740 – $6,320 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,968 – $3,957; a freight trailer is $1,979 – $2,638.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,092 – $4,122 | $2,226 – $2,968 | $1,484 – $1,979 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,710 – $4,946 | $2,671 – $3,561 | $1,781 – $2,374 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,122 – $5,496 | $2,968 – $3,957 | $1,979 – $2,638 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,740 – $6,320 | $3,413 – $4,551 | $2,275 – $3,034 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,359 – $7,145 | $3,858 – $5,144 | $2,572 – $3,430 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,183 – $8,244 | $4,452 – $5,936 | $2,968 – $3,957 |
Transport only, for an estimated 916 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 Virginia to Missouri
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond to Saint Louis | ~813 mi | 3–7 days | $3,659 – $4,878 | $4,207 – $5,610 |
| Arlington to Saint Louis | ~823 mi | 3–7 days | $3,704 – $4,938 | $4,259 – $5,679 |
| Norfolk to Saint Louis | ~896 mi | 3–7 days | $4,032 – $5,376 | $4,637 – $6,182 |
| Chesapeake to Saint Louis | ~899 mi | 3–7 days | $4,046 – $5,394 | $4,652 – $6,203 |
| Virginia Beach to Saint Louis | ~916 mi | 3–7 days | $4,122 – $5,496 | $4,740 – $6,320 |
| Richmond to Columbia | ~948 mi | 3–7 days | $4,266 – $5,688 | $4,906 – $6,541 |
| Arlington to Columbia | ~955 mi | 3–7 days | $4,298 – $5,730 | $4,942 – $6,590 |
| Richmond to Springfield | ~1,014 mi | 3–7 days | $4,563 – $6,084 | $5,247 – $6,997 |
| Norfolk to Columbia | ~1,032 mi | 3–7 days | $4,644 – $6,192 | $5,341 – $7,121 |
| Arlington to Springfield | ~1,035 mi | 3–7 days | $4,658 – $6,210 | $5,356 – $7,142 |
| Chesapeake to Columbia | ~1,035 mi | 3–7 days | $4,658 – $6,210 | $5,356 – $7,142 |
| Virginia Beach to Columbia | ~1,052 mi | 3–7 days | $4,734 – $6,312 | $5,444 – $7,259 |
| Richmond to Kansas City | ~1,089 mi | 3–7 days | $4,901 – $6,534 | $5,636 – $7,514 |
| Norfolk to Springfield | ~1,092 mi | 3–7 days | $4,914 – $6,552 | $5,651 – $7,535 |
| Chesapeake to Springfield | ~1,093 mi | 3–7 days | $4,919 – $6,558 | $5,656 – $7,542 |
| Arlington to Kansas City | ~1,094 mi | 3–7 days | $4,923 – $6,564 | $5,661 – $7,549 |
| Virginia Beach to Springfield | ~1,113 mi | 3–7 days | $5,009 – $6,678 | $5,760 – $7,680 |
| Norfolk to Kansas City | ~1,173 mi | 3–7 days | $5,279 – $7,038 | $6,070 – $8,094 |
| Chesapeake to Kansas City | ~1,176 mi | 3–7 days | $5,292 – $7,056 | $6,086 – $8,114 |
| Virginia Beach to Kansas City | ~1,193 mi | 3–7 days | $5,369 – $7,158 | $6,174 – $8,232 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Virginia
107 of the 263 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,338 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 164 of 765 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 163 of 1,338 driver inspections (12.2%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer IncChesapeake, VA · USDOT 139659 | 426 | 50 of 247 | 3 of 426 |
| JK Moving ServicesSterling, VA · USDOT 1065394 | 107 | 7 of 57 | 8 of 107 |
| Stewart Moving and StorageMidlothian, VA · USDOT 1194537 | 102 | 13 of 50 | 9 of 102 |
| Quality Services MovingLorton, VA · USDOT 819924 | 54 | 16 of 32 | 11 of 54 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageSuffolk, VA · USDOT 1581633 | 46 | 10 of 25 | 2 of 46 |
| Apple MovingChesapeake, VA · USDOT 163678 | 40 | 4 of 22 | 4 of 40 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
411 listed household-goods carriers are based in Virginia, 263 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Virginia 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 Virginia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Virginia
Virginia to Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Virginia Beach and Saint Louis, the distance is about 916 miles. From our model that is $4,122 – $5,496 for a two-bedroom home and $4,740 – $6,320 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,968 – $3,957 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,979 – $2,638. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Virginia and Missouri, distances run from 813 to 1,193 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Virginia to Missouri take?
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia to Missouri?
Yes. A move from Virginia into Missouri is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 411 listed movers based in Virginia, 263 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Virginia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Virginia to Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,979 – $2,638 for a two-bedroom home over 916 miles against $4,122 – $5,496 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,968 – $3,957, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Virginia to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,238 people (±659) moved from Virginia to Missouri that year, against about 3,136 (±1,159) from Missouri to Virginia. That makes Virginia the 26th-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.