Moving from Richmond, VA to Saint Paul, MN
About 1,118 miles across a state line, from Virginia into Minnesota, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Richmond, VA to Saint Paul, MN covers about 1,118 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $5,031 – $6,708 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 18 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,118 miles between Virginia and Minnesota, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $5,031 – $6,708 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Richmond to Saint Paul
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,773 – $5,031 | $2,717 – $3,622 | $1,811 – $2,415 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,528 – $6,037 | $3,260 – $4,347 | $2,173 – $2,898 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,031 – $6,708 | $3,622 – $4,830 | $2,415 – $3,220 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,786 – $7,714 | $4,166 – $5,554 | $2,777 – $3,703 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,540 – $8,720 | $4,709 – $6,279 | $3,139 – $4,186 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,547 – $10,062 | $5,433 – $7,245 | $3,622 – $4,830 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,118 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Richmond to Saint Paul
1,118 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,590. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $5,031 to $6,708, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Richmond to Saint Paul
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 18 people a year (±29) moved from Richmond city, VA, home to Richmond, to Ramsey County, MN, home to Saint Paul. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Richmond city make up 0.0% of the 42,856 people a year who moved into Ramsey County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 335 people a year (±321) moving from Virginia to Minnesota and about 648 people a year (±442) from Minnesota to Virginia — a net gain for Virginia of about 313 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Henrico County, VA | 5,086 ±908 |
| Chesterfield County, VA | 3,271 ±716 |
| Hanover County, VA | 791 ±299 |
| Fairfax County, VA | 630 ±182 |
| Petersburg City, VA | 429 ±275 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Hennepin County, MN | 12,138 ±1,365 |
| Washington County, MN | 4,329 ±716 |
| Dakota County, MN | 3,765 ±542 |
| Anoka County, MN | 3,367 ±811 |
| Cook County, IL | 886 ±412 |
Licensed movers at each end
21 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Richmond (46 counting those licensed only inside Virginia). 12 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 22.8% of their 92 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Moving and StorageUSDOT 1194537 | Midlothian · 13 mi | 95 trucks | 102 | 26.0% of 50 |
| RCS MovingUSDOT 805773 | Richmond · 4 mi | 31 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 5 |
| D1 MovingUSDOT 3013397 | Richmond · 4 mi | 22 trucks | 28 | 21.1% of 19 |
| Dunmar Moving SystemUSDOT 392896 | Richmond · 10 mi | 20 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Worth Moving LLCUSDOT 2574535 | Richmond · 3 mi | 14 trucks | 9 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Bold Moving and Storage LLCUSDOT 3139358 | Richmond · 6 mi | 11 trucks | 14 | 37.5% of 8 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Saint Paul end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Saint Paul: Bay and Bay (Eagan, 360 trucks), Beltmann Relocation Group (Roseville, 269 trucks), Berger Transfer & Storage Inc (Saint Paul, 221 trucks), Manning Transfer Inc (Blaine, 60 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Virginia into Minnesota, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Richmond to Saint Paul
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 1,118 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Saint Paul
A local move inside Saint Paul later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $535 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $903 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Saint Paul are Minneapolis (about 10 mi), Rochester (about 83 mi), Sioux Falls (about 238 mi).
Other routes from Richmond
All routes from Richmond, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond to Norfolk, VA | ~92 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Richmond to Chesapeake, VA | ~100 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Richmond to Virginia Beach, VA | ~109 mi | $491 – $654 |
| Richmond to Arlington, VA | ~110 mi | $495 – $660 |
| Richmond to Washington, DC | ~112 mi | $504 – $672 |
| Richmond to Baltimore, MD | ~150 mi | $675 – $900 |
| Richmond to Raleigh, NC | ~162 mi | $729 – $972 |
| Richmond to Harrisburg, PA | ~223 mi | $1,004 – $1,338 |
Also moving to Saint Paul: from Minneapolis, MN, from Rochester, MN, from Fargo, ND, from Madison, WI.
Richmond to Saint Paul moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Richmond to Saint Paul?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,118 miles cost about $3,773 – $5,031 for a studio, $5,031 – $6,708 for a two-bedroom home and $5,786 – $7,714 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Richmond to Saint Paul take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Richmond to Saint Paul?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,415 – $3,220 for a two-bedroom home, against $5,031 – $6,708 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,622 – $4,830.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Richmond to Saint Paul?
Yes. Richmond is in Virginia and Saint Paul is in Minnesota, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 21 listed movers within 30 miles of Richmond hold it.
How many people move from Richmond to Saint Paul each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 18 people a year (margin of error ±29) moved from Richmond city, which contains Richmond, to Ramsey County, which contains Saint Paul.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.