Moving from Alabama to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Birmingham and Minneapolis it is about 1,006 miles and 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 833 to 1,197 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.
- ~1,006 miBirmingham → Minneapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,527+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 825 people moved from Alabama to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,005), and about 628 went the other way. Between Birmingham and Minneapolis it is about 1,006 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,527 – $6,036 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 85 movers based in Alabama hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alabama to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 825 people a year (±1,005), against about 628 (±692) from Minnesota to Alabama, so Minnesota gains about 197 people a year on this exchange. Alabama is the 27th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Minnesota; Minnesota took in about 104,339 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | Hennepin County | 61 ±98* |
| Baldwin County | Ramsey County | 58 ±90* |
| Limestone County | Lake of the Woods County | 50 ±68* |
| Jefferson County | Hennepin County | 46 ±48* |
| Tuscaloosa County | Olmsted County | 44 ±70* |
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.
Birmingham to Minneapolis, 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 Alabama and Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Alabama to Minnesota
At about 1,006 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,527 – $6,036 for a two-bedroom home and $5,206 – $6,941 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,259 – $4,346; a freight trailer is $2,173 – $2,897.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,395 – $4,527 | $2,445 – $3,259 | $1,630 – $2,173 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,074 – $5,432 | $2,933 – $3,911 | $1,956 – $2,608 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,527 – $6,036 | $3,259 – $4,346 | $2,173 – $2,897 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,206 – $6,941 | $3,748 – $4,998 | $2,499 – $3,332 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,885 – $7,847 | $4,237 – $5,650 | $2,825 – $3,766 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,791 – $9,054 | $4,889 – $6,519 | $3,259 – $4,346 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,006 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 Alabama to Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville to Rochester | ~833 mi | 3–7 days | $3,749 – $4,998 | $4,311 – $5,748 |
| Huntsville to Saint Paul | ~916 mi | 3–7 days | $4,122 – $5,496 | $4,740 – $6,320 |
| Birmingham to Rochester | ~917 mi | 3–7 days | $4,127 – $5,502 | $4,745 – $6,327 |
| Huntsville to Minneapolis | ~922 mi | 3–7 days | $4,149 – $5,532 | $4,771 – $6,362 |
| Birmingham to Saint Paul | ~1,000 mi | 3–7 days | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| Birmingham to Minneapolis | ~1,006 mi | 3–7 days | $4,527 – $6,036 | $5,206 – $6,941 |
| Montgomery to Rochester | ~1,015 mi | 3–7 days | $4,568 – $6,090 | $5,253 – $7,004 |
| Montgomery to Saint Paul | ~1,098 mi | 3–7 days | $4,941 – $6,588 | $5,682 – $7,576 |
| Montgomery to Minneapolis | ~1,104 mi | 3–7 days | $4,968 – $6,624 | $5,713 – $7,618 |
| Mobile to Rochester | ~1,110 mi | 3–7 days | $4,995 – $6,660 | $5,744 – $7,659 |
| Mobile to Saint Paul | ~1,192 mi | 3–7 days | $5,364 – $7,152 | $6,169 – $8,225 |
| Mobile to Minneapolis | ~1,197 mi | 3–7 days | $5,387 – $7,182 | $6,194 – $8,259 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Alabama
45 of the 85 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 349 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 57 of 603 driver inspections (9.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covan World-Wide MovingincorporatedMidland City, AL · USDOT 256677 | 138 | 33 of 85 | 6 of 138 |
| Coleman Worldwide Moving LLCMidland City, AL · USDOT 2897746 | 102 | 9 of 68 | 8 of 102 |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncMidland City, AL · USDOT 148986 | 91 | 12 of 41 | 4 of 91 |
| Port City Transfer LLCIrvington, AL · USDOT 3324282 | 41 | 7 of 37 | 1 of 41 |
| E & E Transfer CompanySylacauga, AL · USDOT 3650158 | 37 | 7 of 22 | 3 of 37 |
| McKinney & Sons Transfer LLCLexington, AL · USDOT 1058049 | 28 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 28 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Alabama, 85 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Alabama directory ranks them. At the Minnesota end, 273 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Minnesota, moving costs in Minnesota, or the reverse trip, Minnesota to Alabama. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Alabama
Alabama to Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alabama to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Birmingham and Minneapolis, the distance is about 1,006 miles. From our model that is $4,527 – $6,036 for a two-bedroom home and $5,206 – $6,941 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,259 – $4,346 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,173 – $2,897. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Alabama and Minnesota, distances run from 833 to 1,197 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alabama to Minnesota take?
Birmingham to Minneapolis is 3 days on the road (about 18 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 Alabama to Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Alabama into Minnesota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Alabama, 85 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Alabama.
What is the cheapest way to move from Alabama to Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,173 – $2,897 for a two-bedroom home over 1,006 miles against $4,527 – $6,036 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,259 – $4,346, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alabama to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 825 people (±1,005) moved from Alabama to Minnesota that year, against about 628 (±692) from Minnesota to Alabama. That makes Alabama the 27th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.