Moving from Minnesota to Alabama
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Birmingham it is about 1,006 miles and 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 833 to 1,197 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.
- ~1,006 miMinneapolis → Birmingham
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,527+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 628 people moved from Minnesota to Alabama in 2024 (Census estimate, ±692), and about 825 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Birmingham it is about 1,006 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,527 – $6,036 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to Alabama
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 628 people a year (±692), against about 825 (±1,005) from Alabama to Minnesota, so Alabama loses about 197 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 31st-largest of the 48 states sending people to Alabama; Alabama took in about 119,767 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsey County | Montgomery County | 80 ±112* |
| Ramsey County | Madison County | 36 ±43* |
| Hennepin County | Madison County | 36 ±39* |
| Otter Tail County | Dale County | 32 ±47* |
| Ramsey County | Lee County | 31 ±49* |
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 Birmingham, 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 Alabama.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Alabama
At about 1,006 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,527 – $6,036 for a two-bedroom home and $5,206 – $6,941 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,259 – $4,346; a freight trailer is $2,173 – $2,897.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,395 – $4,527 | $2,445 – $3,259 | $1,630 – $2,173 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,074 – $5,432 | $2,933 – $3,911 | $1,956 – $2,608 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,527 – $6,036 | $3,259 – $4,346 | $2,173 – $2,897 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,206 – $6,941 | $3,748 – $4,998 | $2,499 – $3,332 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,885 – $7,847 | $4,237 – $5,650 | $2,825 – $3,766 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,791 – $9,054 | $4,889 – $6,519 | $3,259 – $4,346 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,006 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 Alabama
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Huntsville | ~833 mi | 3–7 days | $3,749 – $4,998 | $4,311 – $5,748 |
| Saint Paul to Huntsville | ~916 mi | 3–7 days | $4,122 – $5,496 | $4,740 – $6,320 |
| Rochester to Birmingham | ~917 mi | 3–7 days | $4,127 – $5,502 | $4,745 – $6,327 |
| Minneapolis to Huntsville | ~922 mi | 3–7 days | $4,149 – $5,532 | $4,771 – $6,362 |
| Saint Paul to Birmingham | ~1,000 mi | 3–7 days | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| Minneapolis to Birmingham | ~1,006 mi | 3–7 days | $4,527 – $6,036 | $5,206 – $6,941 |
| Rochester to Montgomery | ~1,015 mi | 3–7 days | $4,568 – $6,090 | $5,253 – $7,004 |
| Saint Paul to Montgomery | ~1,098 mi | 3–7 days | $4,941 – $6,588 | $5,682 – $7,576 |
| Minneapolis to Montgomery | ~1,104 mi | 3–7 days | $4,968 – $6,624 | $5,713 – $7,618 |
| Rochester to Mobile | ~1,110 mi | 3–7 days | $4,995 – $6,660 | $5,744 – $7,659 |
| Saint Paul to Mobile | ~1,192 mi | 3–7 days | $5,364 – $7,152 | $6,169 – $8,225 |
| Minneapolis to Mobile | ~1,197 mi | 3–7 days | $5,387 – $7,182 | $6,194 – $8,259 |
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 Alabama end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Alabama, moving costs in Alabama, or the reverse trip, Alabama 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 Alabama moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Alabama?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Birmingham, the distance is about 1,006 miles. From our model that is $4,527 – $6,036 for a two-bedroom home and $5,206 – $6,941 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,259 – $4,346 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,173 – $2,897. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Alabama, distances run from 833 to 1,197 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Alabama take?
Minneapolis to Birmingham is 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Minnesota to Alabama?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Alabama 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 Alabama?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,173 – $2,897 for a two-bedroom home over 1,006 miles against $4,527 – $6,036 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,259 – $4,346, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to Alabama each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 628 people (±692) moved from Minnesota to Alabama that year, against about 825 (±1,005) from Alabama to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 31st-largest source of new residents for Alabama among the states.