Moving from Minnesota to Connecticut
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Hartford it is about 1,230 miles and 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,146 to 1,230 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.
- ~1,230 miMinneapolis → Hartford
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,535+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 127 people moved from Minnesota to Connecticut in 2024 (Census estimate, ±141), and about 300 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Hartford it is about 1,230 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,535 – $7,380 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to Connecticut
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 127 people a year (±141), against about 300 (±260) from Connecticut to Minnesota, so Connecticut loses about 173 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 33rd-largest of the 43 states sending people to Connecticut; Connecticut took in about 82,002 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | New Haven County | 100 ±138* |
| Dakota County | Fairfield County | 81 ±64 |
| Ramsey County | Hartford County | 44 ±56* |
| Hennepin County | New Haven County | 41 ±29 |
| Dakota County | Hartford County | 40 ±57* |
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 Hartford, 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 Connecticut.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Connecticut
At about 1,230 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,535 – $7,380 for a two-bedroom home and $6,365 – $8,487 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,985 – $5,314; a freight trailer is $2,657 – $3,542.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,151 – $5,535 | $2,989 – $3,985 | $1,993 – $2,657 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,982 – $6,642 | $3,587 – $4,782 | $2,391 – $3,188 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,535 – $7,380 | $3,985 – $5,314 | $2,657 – $3,542 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,365 – $8,487 | $4,583 – $6,111 | $3,055 – $4,074 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,196 – $9,594 | $5,181 – $6,908 | $3,454 – $4,605 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,303 – $11,070 | $5,978 – $7,970 | $3,985 – $5,314 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,230 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 Connecticut
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 Stamford | ~1,146 mi | 3–7 days | $5,157 – $6,876 | $5,931 – $7,907 |
| Rochester to Bridgeport | ~1,162 mi | 3–7 days | $5,229 – $6,972 | $6,013 – $8,018 |
| Rochester to New Haven | ~1,175 mi | 3–7 days | $5,288 – $7,050 | $6,081 – $8,108 |
| Rochester to Hartford | ~1,179 mi | 3–7 days | $5,306 – $7,074 | $6,101 – $8,135 |
| Saint Paul to Stamford | ~1,191 mi | 3–7 days | $5,360 – $7,146 | $6,163 – $8,218 |
| Minneapolis to Stamford | ~1,201 mi | 7–14 days | $5,405 – $7,206 | $6,215 – $8,287 |
| Saint Paul to Bridgeport | ~1,206 mi | 7–14 days | $5,427 – $7,236 | $6,241 – $8,321 |
| Minneapolis to Bridgeport | ~1,216 mi | 7–14 days | $5,472 – $7,296 | $6,293 – $8,390 |
| Saint Paul to New Haven | ~1,218 mi | 7–14 days | $5,481 – $7,308 | $6,303 – $8,404 |
| Saint Paul to Hartford | ~1,220 mi | 7–14 days | $5,490 – $7,320 | $6,314 – $8,418 |
| Minneapolis to New Haven | ~1,228 mi | 7–14 days | $5,526 – $7,368 | $6,355 – $8,473 |
| Minneapolis to Hartford | ~1,230 mi | 7–14 days | $5,535 – $7,380 | $6,365 – $8,487 |
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 Connecticut end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Connecticut, moving costs in Connecticut, or the reverse trip, Connecticut 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 Connecticut moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Connecticut?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Hartford, the distance is about 1,230 miles. From our model that is $5,535 – $7,380 for a two-bedroom home and $6,365 – $8,487 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,985 – $5,314 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,657 – $3,542. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Connecticut, distances run from 1,146 to 1,230 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Connecticut take?
Minneapolis to Hartford is 3 days on the road (about 22 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 Connecticut?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,657 – $3,542 for a two-bedroom home over 1,230 miles against $5,535 – $7,380 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,985 – $5,314, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to Connecticut each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 127 people (±141) moved from Minnesota to Connecticut that year, against about 300 (±260) from Connecticut to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 33rd-largest source of new residents for Connecticut among the states.