Moving from Minnesota to District of Columbia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Washington it is about 1,086 miles and 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving); the 3 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,017 to 1,086 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.
- ~1,086 miMinneapolis → Washington
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,887+2-bedroom, movers
- 3City routes priced
In short
About 460 people moved from Minnesota to District of Columbia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±340), and about 415 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Washington it is about 1,086 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,887 – $6,516 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to District of Columbia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 460 people a year (±340), against about 415 (±358) from District of Columbia to Minnesota, so District of Columbia gains about 45 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 24th-largest of the 42 states sending people to District of Columbia; District of Columbia took in about 52,701 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | District of Columbia | 137 ±64 |
| Rice County | District of Columbia | 44 ±36 |
| Olmsted County | District of Columbia | 43 ±50* |
| Washington County | District of Columbia | 25 ±38* |
| Ramsey County | District of Columbia | 21 ±26* |
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 Washington, 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 District of Columbia.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to District of Columbia
At about 1,086 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,887 – $6,516 for a two-bedroom home and $5,620 – $7,493 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,519 – $4,692; a freight trailer is $2,346 – $3,128.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,665 – $4,887 | $2,639 – $3,519 | $1,759 – $2,346 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,398 – $5,864 | $3,167 – $4,222 | $2,111 – $2,815 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,887 – $6,516 | $3,519 – $4,692 | $2,346 – $3,128 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,620 – $7,493 | $4,046 – $5,395 | $2,698 – $3,597 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,353 – $8,471 | $4,574 – $6,099 | $3,049 – $4,066 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,331 – $9,774 | $5,278 – $7,037 | $3,519 – $4,692 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,086 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 District of Columbia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Washington | ~1,017 mi | 3–7 days | $4,577 – $6,102 | $5,263 – $7,017 |
| Saint Paul to Washington | ~1,076 mi | 3–7 days | $4,842 – $6,456 | $5,568 – $7,424 |
| Minneapolis to Washington | ~1,086 mi | 3–7 days | $4,887 – $6,516 | $5,620 – $7,493 |
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 District of Columbia end, 6 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in District of Columbia, moving costs in District of Columbia, or the reverse trip, District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to District of Columbia?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Washington, the distance is about 1,086 miles. From our model that is $4,887 – $6,516 for a two-bedroom home and $5,620 – $7,493 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,519 – $4,692 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,346 – $3,128. Across the 3 city pairs we price between Minnesota and District of Columbia, distances run from 1,017 to 1,086 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to District of Columbia take?
Minneapolis to Washington is 3 days on the road (about 20 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 District of Columbia?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,346 – $3,128 for a two-bedroom home over 1,086 miles against $4,887 – $6,516 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,519 – $4,692, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to District of Columbia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 460 people (±340) moved from Minnesota to District of Columbia that year, against about 415 (±358) from District of Columbia to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 24th-largest source of new residents for District of Columbia among the states.