Moving from Massachusetts to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boston and Minneapolis it is about 1,307 miles and 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,177 to 1,307 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.
- ~1,307 miBoston → Minneapolis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,882+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 1,687 people moved from Massachusetts to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±788), and about 1,304 went the other way. Between Boston and Minneapolis it is about 1,307 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,882 – $7,842 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 235 movers based in Massachusetts hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Massachusetts to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,687 people a year (±788), against about 1,304 (±813) from Minnesota to Massachusetts, so Minnesota gains about 383 people a year on this exchange. Massachusetts is the 21st-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County | Hennepin County | 144 ±84 |
| Suffolk County | Ramsey County | 130 ±90 |
| Suffolk County | Anoka County | 117 ±147* |
| Norfolk County | Hennepin County | 99 ±69 |
| Middlesex County | Rice County | 81 ±78 |
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.
Boston 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 Massachusetts and Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Massachusetts to Minnesota
At about 1,307 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,882 – $7,842 for a two-bedroom home and $6,764 – $9,018 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,235 – $5,646; a freight trailer is $2,823 – $3,764.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,411 – $5,882 | $3,176 – $4,235 | $2,117 – $2,823 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,293 – $7,058 | $3,811 – $5,082 | $2,541 – $3,388 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,882 – $7,842 | $4,235 – $5,646 | $2,823 – $3,764 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,764 – $9,018 | $4,870 – $6,493 | $3,247 – $4,329 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,646 – $10,195 | $5,505 – $7,340 | $3,670 – $4,893 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,822 – $11,763 | $6,352 – $8,469 | $4,235 – $5,646 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,307 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 Massachusetts to Minnesota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Rochester | ~1,177 mi | 3–7 days | $5,297 – $7,062 | $6,091 – $8,121 |
| Springfield to Saint Paul | ~1,216 mi | 7–14 days | $5,472 – $7,296 | $6,293 – $8,390 |
| Worcester to Rochester | ~1,220 mi | 7–14 days | $5,490 – $7,320 | $6,314 – $8,418 |
| Springfield to Minneapolis | ~1,226 mi | 7–14 days | $5,517 – $7,356 | $6,345 – $8,459 |
| Worcester to Saint Paul | ~1,257 mi | 7–14 days | $5,657 – $7,542 | $6,505 – $8,673 |
| Boston to Rochester | ~1,261 mi | 7–14 days | $5,675 – $7,566 | $6,526 – $8,701 |
| Worcester to Minneapolis | ~1,267 mi | 7–14 days | $5,702 – $7,602 | $6,557 – $8,742 |
| Boston to Saint Paul | ~1,297 mi | 7–14 days | $5,837 – $7,782 | $6,712 – $8,949 |
| Boston to Minneapolis | ~1,307 mi | 7–14 days | $5,882 – $7,842 | $6,764 – $9,018 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Massachusetts
161 of the 235 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,097 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 471 vehicle inspections (11.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 164 of 1,074 driver inspections (15.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageNorthborough, MA · USDOT 1141917 | 95 | 4 of 37 | 26 of 95 |
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyWinchester, MA · USDOT 373544 | 78 | 2 of 41 | 6 of 78 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| Piece by Piece MoversClinton, MA · USDOT 1971286 | 31 | 0 of 11 | 4 of 31 |
| Olympia Moving & StorageWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 597632 | 30 | 1 of 19 | 3 of 30 |
| Esquire Moving IncWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 2820253 | 24 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 24 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts, 235 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Massachusetts
Massachusetts to Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Boston and Minneapolis, the distance is about 1,307 miles. From our model that is $5,882 – $7,842 for a two-bedroom home and $6,764 – $9,018 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,235 – $5,646 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,823 – $3,764. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Massachusetts and Minnesota, distances run from 1,177 to 1,307 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Massachusetts to Minnesota take?
Boston to Minneapolis is 3 days on the road (about 24 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 Massachusetts to Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Massachusetts into Minnesota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 325 listed movers based in Massachusetts, 235 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Massachusetts.
What is the cheapest way to move from Massachusetts to Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,823 – $3,764 for a two-bedroom home over 1,307 miles against $5,882 – $7,842 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,235 – $5,646, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Massachusetts to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,687 people (±788) moved from Massachusetts to Minnesota that year, against about 1,304 (±813) from Minnesota to Massachusetts. That makes Massachusetts the 21st-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.