Popular Moving Routes in Minnesota
69 routes out of 3 Minnesota cities, priced by home size from one published model: 3 that stay inside the state, 63 that leave it, and a page for Minnesota to every other state.
Prices are estimates from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Licensed-mover counts: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, pulled 2026-09-23. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
- 3Cities covered
- 69Routes priced
- 277Licensed movers based here
- $535+Local 2-bed move
In short
With full-service movers, a two-bedroom move out of Minnesota costs about $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 miles and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000 miles, from our published model. Across town it is hourly, about $46 to $57 per mover per hour. We price 69 routes from 3 Minnesota cities.
Minnesota cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within Minnesota, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within Minnesota
Every pair of Minnesota cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by Minnesota, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Saint Paul | ~10 mi | < 1 hr | $535 – $873 | $903 – $1,614 |
| Rochester to Saint Paul | ~83 mi | 2 hr | $535 – $873 | $903 – $1,614 |
| Minneapolis to Rochester | ~90 mi | 2 hr | $535 – $873 | $903 – $1,614 |
Leaving Minnesota: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Philadelphia, PA | 1,174 mi | 3–7 days | $5,283 – $7,044 | $6,075 – $8,101 |
| Minneapolis to New York City, NY | ~1,185 mi | 3–7 days | $5,333 – $7,110 | $6,132 – $8,177 |
| Minneapolis to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,774 mi | 7–14 days | $7,983 – $10,644 | $9,180 – $12,241 |
| Saint Paul to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,782 mi | 7–14 days | $8,019 – $10,692 | $9,222 – $12,296 |
| Saint Paul to Chicago, IL | ~405 mi | 3–7 days | $1,823 – $2,430 | $2,096 – $2,794 |
| Minneapolis to Chicago, IL | ~414 mi | 3–7 days | $1,863 – $2,484 | $2,142 – $2,857 |
| Minneapolis to Houston, TX | ~1,233 mi | 7–14 days | $5,549 – $7,398 | $6,381 – $8,508 |
| Minneapolis to Washington, DC | ~1,086 mi | 3–7 days | $4,887 – $6,516 | $5,620 – $7,493 |
| Minneapolis to Miami, FL | ~1,764 mi | 7–14 days | $7,938 – $10,584 | $9,129 – $12,172 |
| Minneapolis to Phoenix, AZ | ~1,491 mi | 7–14 days | $6,710 – $8,946 | $7,716 – $10,288 |
| Saint Paul to Phoenix, AZ | ~1,498 mi | 7–14 days | $6,741 – $8,988 | $7,752 – $10,336 |
| Minneapolis to Boston, MA | ~1,307 mi | 7–14 days | $5,882 – $7,842 | $6,764 – $9,018 |
| Minneapolis to San Francisco, CA | ~1,843 mi | 7–14 days | $8,294 – $11,058 | $9,538 – $12,717 |
| Minneapolis to Seattle, WA | ~1,622 mi | 7–14 days | $7,299 – $9,732 | $8,394 – $11,192 |
| Saint Paul to Seattle, WA | ~1,632 mi | 7–14 days | $7,344 – $9,792 | $8,446 – $11,261 |
Minnesota to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and Minnesota's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in Minnesota.
What moving from Minnesota costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $535 – $873 | $903 – $1,614 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The Minnesota moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in Minnesota lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
Minnesota moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within Minnesota?
Across town it is hourly: about $46 to $57 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $535 – $873. Between Minnesota cities we price 3 pairs, from Minneapolis to Saint Paul at about 10 miles ($535 – $873 for two bedrooms) to Minneapolis to Rochester at about 90 miles ($535 – $873).
How much does it cost to move out of Minnesota?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is South Dakota at about 231 miles; the farthest is Hawaii at about 4,620. Every Minnesota-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside Minnesota regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside Minnesota is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in Minnesota?
277 household-goods carriers based in Minnesota are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.