Moving from Minnesota to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Portland it is about 1,326 miles and 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,287 to 1,393 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.
- ~1,326 miMinneapolis → Portland
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,967+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 104 people moved from Minnesota to Maine in 2024 (Census estimate, ±183). Between Minneapolis and Portland it is about 1,326 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,967 – $7,956 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to Maine
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 104 people a year (±183). Minnesota is the 40th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Maine; Maine took in about 35,281 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 | Cumberland County | 45 ±57* |
| Ramsey County | Penobscot County | 43 ±68* |
| Hennepin County | Androscoggin County | 16 ±19* |
| Hennepin County | Cumberland County | 9 ±15* |
| Olmsted County | Cumberland County | 8 ±12* |
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 Portland, 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 Maine.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Maine
At about 1,326 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,967 – $7,956 for a two-bedroom home and $6,862 – $9,149 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,296 – $5,728; a freight trailer is $2,864 – $3,819.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,475 – $5,967 | $3,222 – $4,296 | $2,148 – $2,864 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,370 – $7,160 | $3,867 – $5,155 | $2,578 – $3,437 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,967 – $7,956 | $4,296 – $5,728 | $2,864 – $3,819 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,862 – $9,149 | $4,941 – $6,588 | $3,294 – $4,392 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,757 – $10,343 | $5,585 – $7,447 | $3,723 – $4,965 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,951 – $11,934 | $6,444 – $8,592 | $4,296 – $5,728 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,326 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 Maine
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 Portland | ~1,287 mi | 7–14 days | $5,792 – $7,722 | $6,660 – $8,880 |
| Saint Paul to Portland | ~1,316 mi | 7–14 days | $5,922 – $7,896 | $6,810 – $9,080 |
| Minneapolis to Portland | ~1,326 mi | 7–14 days | $5,967 – $7,956 | $6,862 – $9,149 |
| Rochester to Bangor | ~1,360 mi | 7–14 days | $6,120 – $8,160 | $7,038 – $9,384 |
| Saint Paul to Bangor | ~1,383 mi | 7–14 days | $6,224 – $8,298 | $7,157 – $9,543 |
| Minneapolis to Bangor | ~1,393 mi | 7–14 days | $6,269 – $8,358 | $7,209 – $9,612 |
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 Maine end, 39 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Maine, moving costs in Maine, or the reverse trip, Maine 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 Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Portland, the distance is about 1,326 miles. From our model that is $5,967 – $7,956 for a two-bedroom home and $6,862 – $9,149 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,296 – $5,728 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,864 – $3,819. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Maine, distances run from 1,287 to 1,393 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Maine take?
Minneapolis to Portland 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 Maine?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Maine 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 Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,864 – $3,819 for a two-bedroom home over 1,326 miles against $5,967 – $7,956 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,296 – $5,728, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to Maine each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 104 people (±183) moved from Minnesota to Maine that year. That makes Minnesota the 40th-largest source of new residents for Maine among the states.