Moving from Minnesotato Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Phoenix it is about 1,491 miles and 4 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving); the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,481 to 1,517 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Minneapolis to Phoenix, 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 Arizona.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Arizona
At about 1,491 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,710 – $8,946 for a two-bedroom home and $7,716 – $10,288 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,831 – $6,441; a freight trailer is $3,221 – $4,294.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,032 – $6,710 | $3,623 – $4,831 | $2,415 – $3,221 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,039 – $8,051 | $4,348 – $5,797 | $2,899 – $3,865 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,710 – $8,946 | $4,831 – $6,441 | $3,221 – $4,294 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,716 – $10,288 | $5,555 – $7,407 | $3,704 – $4,938 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,722 – $11,630 | $6,280 – $8,373 | $4,187 – $5,582 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,064 – $13,419 | $7,246 – $9,662 | $4,831 – $6,441 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,491 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 Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 14 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Mesa | ~1,481 mi | 7–14 days | $6,665 – $8,886 | $7,664 – $10,219 |
| Minneapolis to Scottsdale | ~1,481 mi | 7–14 days | $6,665 – $8,886 | $7,664 – $10,219 |
| Rochester to Mesa | ~1,481 mi | 7–14 days | $6,665 – $8,886 | $7,664 – $10,219 |
| Rochester to Gilbert | ~1,482 mi | 7–14 days | $6,669 – $8,892 | $7,669 – $10,226 |
| Rochester to Scottsdale | ~1,482 mi | 7–14 days | $6,669 – $8,892 | $7,669 – $10,226 |
| Minneapolis to Gilbert | ~1,483 mi | 7–14 days | $6,674 – $8,898 | $7,675 – $10,233 |
| Minneapolis to Tempe | ~1,487 mi | 7–14 days | $6,692 – $8,922 | $7,695 – $10,260 |
| Rochester to Tempe | ~1,488 mi | 7–14 days | $6,696 – $8,928 | $7,700 – $10,267 |
| Saint Paul to Mesa | ~1,488 mi | 7–14 days | $6,696 – $8,928 | $7,700 – $10,267 |
| Saint Paul to Scottsdale | ~1,488 mi | 7–14 days | $6,696 – $8,928 | $7,700 – $10,267 |
| Minneapolis to Chandler | ~1,489 mi | 7–14 days | $6,701 – $8,934 | $7,706 – $10,274 |
| Rochester to Chandler | ~1,489 mi | 7–14 days | $6,701 – $8,934 | $7,706 – $10,274 |
| Saint Paul to Gilbert | ~1,490 mi | 7–14 days | $6,705 – $8,940 | $7,711 – $10,281 |
| Minneapolis to Phoenix | ~1,491 mi | 7–14 days | $6,710 – $8,946 | $7,716 – $10,288 |
| Rochester to Phoenix | ~1,492 mi | 7–14 days | $6,714 – $8,952 | $7,721 – $10,295 |
| Saint Paul to Tempe | ~1,494 mi | 7–14 days | $6,723 – $8,964 | $7,731 – $10,309 |
| Saint Paul to Chandler | ~1,496 mi | 7–14 days | $6,732 – $8,976 | $7,742 – $10,322 |
| Saint Paul to Phoenix | ~1,498 mi | 7–14 days | $6,741 – $8,988 | $7,752 – $10,336 |
| Rochester to Tucson | ~1,504 mi | 7–14 days | $6,768 – $9,024 | $7,783 – $10,378 |
| Minneapolis to Tucson | ~1,510 mi | 7–14 days | $6,795 – $9,060 | $7,814 – $10,419 |
| Saint Paul to Tucson | ~1,517 mi | 7–14 days | $6,827 – $9,102 | $7,850 – $10,467 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,491 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Minnesota
277 household-goods carriers in Minnesota are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Bay And Bay, Eagan · USDOT 125630 · 360 trucks
- Berger Transfer & Storage Inc, Saint Paul · USDOT 125665 · 221 trucks
- C T X, Rush City · USDOT 493429 · 74 trucks
- Polman Transfer Inc, Wadena · USDOT 116195 · 66 trucks
- Lohse Transfer Inc, Maple Lake · USDOT 294301 · 61 trucks
At the Arizona end
373 household-goods carriers are based in Arizona — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Phoenix runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $6,710 – $8,946 | $8,388 – $11,183 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,716 – $10,288 | $9,645 – $12,860 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Minnesota
Minnesota to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Phoenix, the distance is about 1,491 miles. From our model that is $6,710 – $8,946 for a two-bedroom home and $7,716 – $10,288 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,831 – $6,441 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,221 – $4,294. Across the 21 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Arizona, distances run from 1,481 to 1,517 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Arizona take?
Minneapolis to Phoenix is 4 days on the road (about 27 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 Arizona?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Minnesota into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Minnesota to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,221 – $4,294 for a two-bedroom home over 1,491 miles against $6,710 – $8,946 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $9,645 – $12,860 rather than $7,716 – $10,288.