Moving from Connecticut to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Minneapolis it is about 1,230 miles and 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,146 to 1,230 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.
- ~1,230 miHartford → Minneapolis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,535+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 300 people moved from Connecticut to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±260), and about 127 went the other way. Between Hartford and Minneapolis it is about 1,230 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,535 – $7,380 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 300 people a year (±260), against about 127 (±141) from Minnesota to Connecticut, so Minnesota gains about 173 people a year on this exchange. Connecticut is the 39th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County | Hennepin County | 272 ±195 |
| Middlesex County | Hennepin County | 36 ±27 |
| New London County | Hennepin County | 32 ±38* |
| New Haven County | Hennepin County | 27 ±25 |
| Fairfield County | Stevens County | 23 ±25* |
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.
Hartford 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 Connecticut and Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to Minnesota
At about 1,230 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,535 – $7,380 for a two-bedroom home and $6,365 – $8,487 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,985 – $5,314; a freight trailer is $2,657 – $3,542.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,151 – $5,535 | $2,989 – $3,985 | $1,993 – $2,657 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,982 – $6,642 | $3,587 – $4,782 | $2,391 – $3,188 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,535 – $7,380 | $3,985 – $5,314 | $2,657 – $3,542 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,365 – $8,487 | $4,583 – $6,111 | $3,055 – $4,074 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,196 – $9,594 | $5,181 – $6,908 | $3,454 – $4,605 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,303 – $11,070 | $5,978 – $7,970 | $3,985 – $5,314 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,230 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 Connecticut to Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford to Rochester | ~1,146 mi | 3–7 days | $5,157 – $6,876 | $5,931 – $7,907 |
| Bridgeport to Rochester | ~1,162 mi | 3–7 days | $5,229 – $6,972 | $6,013 – $8,018 |
| New Haven to Rochester | ~1,175 mi | 3–7 days | $5,288 – $7,050 | $6,081 – $8,108 |
| Hartford to Rochester | ~1,179 mi | 3–7 days | $5,306 – $7,074 | $6,101 – $8,135 |
| Stamford to Saint Paul | ~1,191 mi | 3–7 days | $5,360 – $7,146 | $6,163 – $8,218 |
| Stamford to Minneapolis | ~1,201 mi | 7–14 days | $5,405 – $7,206 | $6,215 – $8,287 |
| Bridgeport to Saint Paul | ~1,206 mi | 7–14 days | $5,427 – $7,236 | $6,241 – $8,321 |
| Bridgeport to Minneapolis | ~1,216 mi | 7–14 days | $5,472 – $7,296 | $6,293 – $8,390 |
| New Haven to Saint Paul | ~1,218 mi | 7–14 days | $5,481 – $7,308 | $6,303 – $8,404 |
| Hartford to Saint Paul | ~1,220 mi | 7–14 days | $5,490 – $7,320 | $6,314 – $8,418 |
| New Haven to Minneapolis | ~1,228 mi | 7–14 days | $5,526 – $7,368 | $6,355 – $8,473 |
| Hartford to Minneapolis | ~1,230 mi | 7–14 days | $5,535 – $7,380 | $6,365 – $8,487 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Connecticut
56 of the 101 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 372 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 36 of 209 vehicle inspections (17.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 47 of 372 driver inspections (12.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984Greenwich, CT · USDOT 2396811 | 33 | 4 of 25 | 5 of 33 |
| Siracusa Group Moving AllianceNew Britain, CT · USDOT 352585 | 29 | 2 of 16 | 1 of 29 |
| Lippincott Van LinesWinsted, CT · USDOT 731441 | 27 | 4 of 17 | 3 of 27 |
| Action Moving and Storage and Logistics LLCWest Haven, CT · USDOT 806405 | 23 | 0 of 15 | 1 of 23 |
| Z T E Van LinesVernon Rockville, CT · USDOT 3313395 | 21 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 21 |
| Rt Relocation LLCCheshire, CT · USDOT 3285714 | 17 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 17 |
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 Connecticut, 101 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Connecticut 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 Connecticut. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Connecticut
Connecticut to Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Minneapolis, the distance is about 1,230 miles. From our model that is $5,535 – $7,380 for a two-bedroom home and $6,365 – $8,487 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,985 – $5,314 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,657 – $3,542. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Connecticut and Minnesota, distances run from 1,146 to 1,230 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to Minnesota take?
Hartford to Minneapolis is 3 days on the road (about 22 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 Connecticut to Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Connecticut 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 Connecticut, 101 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Connecticut.
What is the cheapest way to move from Connecticut to Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,657 – $3,542 for a two-bedroom home over 1,230 miles against $5,535 – $7,380 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,985 – $5,314, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 300 people (±260) moved from Connecticut to Minnesota that year, against about 127 (±141) from Minnesota to Connecticut. That makes Connecticut the 39th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.