Moving from Arizona to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Minneapolis it is about 1,491 miles and 4 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving); the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,481 to 1,517 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.
- ~1,491 miPhoenix → Minneapolis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,710+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 2,608 people moved from Arizona to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±748), and about 6,126 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Minneapolis it is about 1,491 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,710 – $8,946 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,608 people a year (±748), against about 6,126 (±1,268) from Minnesota to Arizona, so Minnesota loses about 3,518 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 13th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Minnesota; Minnesota took in about 104,339 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Hennepin County | 498 ±183 |
| Pima County | Hennepin County | 241 ±206 |
| Pinal County | Olmsted County | 165 ±184* |
| Maricopa County | Olmsted County | 154 ±115 |
| Maricopa County | Ramsey County | 144 ±119 |
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.
Phoenix 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 Arizona and Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Minnesota
At about 1,491 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,710 – $8,946 for a two-bedroom home and $7,716 – $10,288 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,831 – $6,441; a freight trailer is $3,221 – $4,294.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,032 – $6,710 | $3,623 – $4,831 | $2,415 – $3,221 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,039 – $8,051 | $4,348 – $5,797 | $2,899 – $3,865 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,710 – $8,946 | $4,831 – $6,441 | $3,221 – $4,294 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,716 – $10,288 | $5,555 – $7,407 | $3,704 – $4,938 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,722 – $11,630 | $6,280 – $8,373 | $4,187 – $5,582 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,064 – $13,419 | $7,246 – $9,662 | $4,831 – $6,441 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,491 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 Arizona to Minnesota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa to Minneapolis | ~1,481 mi | 7–14 days | $6,665 – $8,886 | $7,664 – $10,219 |
| Mesa to Rochester | ~1,481 mi | 7–14 days | $6,665 – $8,886 | $7,664 – $10,219 |
| Scottsdale to Minneapolis | ~1,481 mi | 7–14 days | $6,665 – $8,886 | $7,664 – $10,219 |
| Gilbert to Rochester | ~1,482 mi | 7–14 days | $6,669 – $8,892 | $7,669 – $10,226 |
| Scottsdale to Rochester | ~1,482 mi | 7–14 days | $6,669 – $8,892 | $7,669 – $10,226 |
| Gilbert to Minneapolis | ~1,483 mi | 7–14 days | $6,674 – $8,898 | $7,675 – $10,233 |
| Tempe to Minneapolis | ~1,487 mi | 7–14 days | $6,692 – $8,922 | $7,695 – $10,260 |
| Mesa to Saint Paul | ~1,488 mi | 7–14 days | $6,696 – $8,928 | $7,700 – $10,267 |
| Scottsdale to Saint Paul | ~1,488 mi | 7–14 days | $6,696 – $8,928 | $7,700 – $10,267 |
| Tempe to Rochester | ~1,488 mi | 7–14 days | $6,696 – $8,928 | $7,700 – $10,267 |
| Chandler to Minneapolis | ~1,489 mi | 7–14 days | $6,701 – $8,934 | $7,706 – $10,274 |
| Chandler to Rochester | ~1,489 mi | 7–14 days | $6,701 – $8,934 | $7,706 – $10,274 |
| Gilbert to Saint Paul | ~1,490 mi | 7–14 days | $6,705 – $8,940 | $7,711 – $10,281 |
| Phoenix to Minneapolis | ~1,491 mi | 7–14 days | $6,710 – $8,946 | $7,716 – $10,288 |
| Phoenix to Rochester | ~1,492 mi | 7–14 days | $6,714 – $8,952 | $7,721 – $10,295 |
| Tempe to Saint Paul | ~1,494 mi | 7–14 days | $6,723 – $8,964 | $7,731 – $10,309 |
| Chandler to Saint Paul | ~1,496 mi | 7–14 days | $6,732 – $8,976 | $7,742 – $10,322 |
| Phoenix to Saint Paul | ~1,498 mi | 7–14 days | $6,741 – $8,988 | $7,752 – $10,336 |
| Tucson to Rochester | ~1,504 mi | 7–14 days | $6,768 – $9,024 | $7,783 – $10,378 |
| Tucson to Minneapolis | ~1,510 mi | 7–14 days | $6,795 – $9,060 | $7,814 – $10,419 |
| Tucson to Saint Paul | ~1,517 mi | 7–14 days | $6,827 – $9,102 | $7,850 – $10,467 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arizona
52 of the 105 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 231 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 152 vehicle inspections (18.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 231 driver inspections (13.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelback Moving IncPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1635834 | 35 | 0 of 26 | 1 of 35 |
| Just-In Time MovingMesa, AZ · USDOT 1759501 | 32 | 1 of 22 | 0 of 32 |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1829172 | 27 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 27 |
| EZ Moving and Hauling LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 3222455 | 13 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 13 |
| SCM MovingFort Mohave, AZ · USDOT 671253 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona, 105 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arizona 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 Arizona. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Minneapolis, the distance is about 1,491 miles. From our model that is $6,710 – $8,946 for a two-bedroom home and $7,716 – $10,288 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,831 – $6,441 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,221 – $4,294. Across the 21 city pairs we price between Arizona and Minnesota, distances run from 1,481 to 1,517 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Minnesota take?
Phoenix to Minneapolis is 4 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Minnesota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 366 listed movers based in Arizona, 105 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arizona.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,221 – $4,294 for a two-bedroom home over 1,491 miles against $6,710 – $8,946 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,831 – $6,441, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,608 people (±748) moved from Arizona to Minnesota that year, against about 6,126 (±1,268) from Minnesota to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 13th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.