Moving from Minnesota to Massachusetts
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Boston it is about 1,307 miles and 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,177 to 1,307 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.
- ~1,307 miMinneapolis → Boston
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,882+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 1,304 people moved from Minnesota to Massachusetts in 2024 (Census estimate, ±813), and about 1,687 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Boston it is about 1,307 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,882 – $7,842 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to Massachusetts
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,304 people a year (±813), against about 1,687 (±788) from Massachusetts to Minnesota, so Massachusetts loses about 383 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 25th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Massachusetts; Massachusetts took in about 151,762 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | Middlesex County | 278 ±130 |
| Hennepin County | Suffolk County | 260 ±182 |
| Olmsted County | Worcester County | 230 ±296* |
| Hennepin County | Norfolk County | 66 ±55 |
| Hennepin County | Hampshire County | 60 ±58 |
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 Boston, 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 Massachusetts.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Massachusetts
At about 1,307 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,882 – $7,842 for a two-bedroom home and $6,764 – $9,018 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,235 – $5,646; a freight trailer is $2,823 – $3,764.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,411 – $5,882 | $3,176 – $4,235 | $2,117 – $2,823 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,293 – $7,058 | $3,811 – $5,082 | $2,541 – $3,388 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,882 – $7,842 | $4,235 – $5,646 | $2,823 – $3,764 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,764 – $9,018 | $4,870 – $6,493 | $3,247 – $4,329 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,646 – $10,195 | $5,505 – $7,340 | $3,670 – $4,893 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,822 – $11,763 | $6,352 – $8,469 | $4,235 – $5,646 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,307 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 Massachusetts
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 Springfield | ~1,177 mi | 3–7 days | $5,297 – $7,062 | $6,091 – $8,121 |
| Saint Paul to Springfield | ~1,216 mi | 7–14 days | $5,472 – $7,296 | $6,293 – $8,390 |
| Rochester to Worcester | ~1,220 mi | 7–14 days | $5,490 – $7,320 | $6,314 – $8,418 |
| Minneapolis to Springfield | ~1,226 mi | 7–14 days | $5,517 – $7,356 | $6,345 – $8,459 |
| Saint Paul to Worcester | ~1,257 mi | 7–14 days | $5,657 – $7,542 | $6,505 – $8,673 |
| Rochester to Boston | ~1,261 mi | 7–14 days | $5,675 – $7,566 | $6,526 – $8,701 |
| Minneapolis to Worcester | ~1,267 mi | 7–14 days | $5,702 – $7,602 | $6,557 – $8,742 |
| Saint Paul to Boston | ~1,297 mi | 7–14 days | $5,837 – $7,782 | $6,712 – $8,949 |
| Minneapolis to Boston | ~1,307 mi | 7–14 days | $5,882 – $7,842 | $6,764 – $9,018 |
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 Massachusetts end, 325 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Massachusetts, moving costs in Massachusetts, or the reverse trip, Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Massachusetts?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Boston, the distance is about 1,307 miles. From our model that is $5,882 – $7,842 for a two-bedroom home and $6,764 – $9,018 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,235 – $5,646 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,823 – $3,764. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Massachusetts, distances run from 1,177 to 1,307 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Massachusetts take?
Minneapolis to Boston is 3 days on the road (about 24 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 Massachusetts?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,823 – $3,764 for a two-bedroom home over 1,307 miles against $5,882 – $7,842 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,235 – $5,646, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to Massachusetts each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,304 people (±813) moved from Minnesota to Massachusetts that year, against about 1,687 (±788) from Massachusetts to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 25th-largest source of new residents for Massachusetts among the states.