Moving from Minnesota to Alaska
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Anchorage it is about 2,917 miles and 6 days on the road (about 53 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,856 to 3,005 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.
- ~2,917 miMinneapolis → Anchorage
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $13,127+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 562 people moved from Minnesota to Alaska in 2024 (Census estimate, ±497), and about 822 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Anchorage it is about 2,917 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $13,127 – $17,502 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to Alaska
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 562 people a year (±497), against about 822 (±849) from Alaska to Minnesota, so Alaska loses about 260 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 17th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Alaska; Alaska took in about 29,456 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Stearns County | Kenai Peninsula Borough | 81 ±93* |
| Pine County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 40 ±41* |
| Stearns County | Anchorage Municipality | 39 ±61* |
| Dakota County | Kenai Peninsula Borough | 32 ±48* |
| Anoka County | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 30 ±39* |
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.
Minneapolis to Anchorage, 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 Minnesota and Alaska.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Alaska
At about 2,917 miles, full-service movers should land around $13,127 – $17,502 for a two-bedroom home and $15,095 – $20,127 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $9,451 – $12,601; a freight trailer is $6,301 – $8,401.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,845 – $13,127 | $7,088 – $9,451 | $4,726 – $6,301 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,814 – $15,752 | $8,506 – $11,341 | $5,671 – $7,561 |
| 2 bedrooms | $13,127 – $17,502 | $9,451 – $12,601 | $6,301 – $8,401 |
| 3 bedrooms | $15,095 – $20,127 | $10,869 – $14,492 | $7,246 – $9,661 |
| 4 bedrooms | $17,064 – $22,753 | $12,286 – $16,382 | $8,191 – $10,921 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $19,690 – $26,253 | $14,177 – $18,902 | $9,451 – $12,601 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,917 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 Minnesota to Alaska
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Fairbanks | ~2,856 mi | 7–14 days | $12,852 – $17,136 | $14,780 – $19,706 |
| Saint Paul to Fairbanks | ~2,864 mi | 7–14 days | $12,888 – $17,184 | $14,821 – $19,762 |
| Minneapolis to Anchorage | ~2,917 mi | 7–14 days | $13,127 – $17,502 | $15,095 – $20,127 |
| Saint Paul to Anchorage | ~2,926 mi | 7–14 days | $13,167 – $17,556 | $15,142 – $20,189 |
| Rochester to Fairbanks | ~2,945 mi | 7–14 days | $13,253 – $17,670 | $15,240 – $20,320 |
| Rochester to Anchorage | ~3,005 mi | 7–14 days | $13,523 – $18,030 | $15,551 – $20,734 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Minnesota
61 of the 92 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,807 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 199 of 939 vehicle inspections (21.2%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 44 of 1,807 driver inspections (2.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay and BayEagan, MN · USDOT 125630 | 954 | 80 of 507 | 12 of 954 |
| Manning Transfer IncBlaine, MN · USDOT 116111 | 104 | 12 of 51 | 1 of 104 |
| C T XRush City, MN · USDOT 493429 | 87 | 24 of 43 | 1 of 87 |
| Polman Transfer IncWadena, MN · USDOT 116195 | 81 | 8 of 31 | 0 of 81 |
| Berger Transfer & Storage IncSaint Paul, MN · USDOT 125665 | 63 | 5 of 36 | 5 of 63 |
| Cool Fuel TransportationClearwater, MN · USDOT 242597 | 60 | 4 of 25 | 0 of 60 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
273 listed household-goods carriers are based in Minnesota, 92 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Minnesota directory ranks them. At the Alaska end, 36 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Alaska, moving costs in Alaska, or the reverse trip, Alaska to Minnesota. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Minnesota
Minnesota to Alaska moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Alaska?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Anchorage, the distance is about 2,917 miles. From our model that is $13,127 – $17,502 for a two-bedroom home and $15,095 – $20,127 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $9,451 – $12,601 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $6,301 – $8,401. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Alaska, distances run from 2,856 to 3,005 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Alaska take?
Minneapolis to Anchorage is 6 days on the road (about 53 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 Minnesota to Alaska?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Alaska is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 273 listed movers based in Minnesota, 92 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Minnesota.
What is the cheapest way to move from Minnesota to Alaska?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $6,301 – $8,401 for a two-bedroom home over 2,917 miles against $13,127 – $17,502 with full-service movers. A container, about $9,451 – $12,601, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to Alaska each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 562 people (±497) moved from Minnesota to Alaska that year, against about 822 (±849) from Alaska to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 17th-largest source of new residents for Alaska among the states.