Moving from Minnesota to New York
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and New York City it is about 1,185 miles and 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving); the 30 city pairs we price between the two states run from 799 to 1,191 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.
- ~1,185 miMinneapolis → New York City
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,333+2-bedroom, movers
- 30City routes priced
In short
About 1,430 people moved from Minnesota to New York in 2024 (Census estimate, ±829), and about 2,788 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and New York City it is about 1,185 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,333 – $7,110 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to New York
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,430 people a year (±829), against about 2,788 (±1,019) from New York to Minnesota, so New York loses about 1,358 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 29th-largest of the 48 states sending people to New York; New York took in about 284,868 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | New York County | 329 ±253 |
| Olmsted County | New York County | 117 ±144* |
| Ramsey County | Onondaga County | 88 ±109* |
| Stevens County | Wyoming County | 66 ±92* |
| Hennepin County | Monroe County | 66 ±81* |
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 New York City, 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 New York.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to New York
At about 1,185 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,333 – $7,110 for a two-bedroom home and $6,132 – $8,177 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,839 – $5,119; a freight trailer is $2,560 – $3,413.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,999 – $5,333 | $2,880 – $3,839 | $1,920 – $2,560 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,799 – $6,399 | $3,455 – $4,607 | $2,304 – $3,072 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,333 – $7,110 | $3,839 – $5,119 | $2,560 – $3,413 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,132 – $8,177 | $4,415 – $5,887 | $2,944 – $3,925 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,932 – $9,243 | $4,991 – $6,655 | $3,327 – $4,437 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,999 – $10,665 | $5,759 – $7,679 | $3,839 – $5,119 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,185 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 New York
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 Buffalo | ~799 mi | 3–7 days | $3,596 – $4,794 | $4,135 – $5,513 |
| Saint Paul to Buffalo | ~840 mi | 3–7 days | $3,780 – $5,040 | $4,347 – $5,796 |
| Minneapolis to Buffalo | ~850 mi | 3–7 days | $3,825 – $5,100 | $4,399 – $5,865 |
| Rochester to Rochester | ~868 mi | 3–7 days | $3,906 – $5,208 | $4,492 – $5,989 |
| Saint Paul to Rochester | ~906 mi | 3–7 days | $4,077 – $5,436 | $4,689 – $6,251 |
| Minneapolis to Rochester | ~916 mi | 3–7 days | $4,122 – $5,496 | $4,740 – $6,320 |
| Rochester to Syracuse | ~955 mi | 3–7 days | $4,298 – $5,730 | $4,942 – $6,590 |
| Saint Paul to Syracuse | ~992 mi | 3–7 days | $4,464 – $5,952 | $5,134 – $6,845 |
| Minneapolis to Syracuse | ~1,002 mi | 3–7 days | $4,509 – $6,012 | $5,185 – $6,914 |
| Rochester to Utica | ~1,007 mi | 3–7 days | $4,532 – $6,042 | $5,211 – $6,948 |
| Saint Paul to Utica | ~1,043 mi | 3–7 days | $4,694 – $6,258 | $5,398 – $7,197 |
| Minneapolis to Utica | ~1,053 mi | 3–7 days | $4,739 – $6,318 | $5,449 – $7,266 |
| Rochester to Schenectady | ~1,086 mi | 3–7 days | $4,887 – $6,516 | $5,620 – $7,493 |
| Rochester to Albany | ~1,099 mi | 3–7 days | $4,946 – $6,594 | $5,687 – $7,583 |
| Saint Paul to Schenectady | ~1,123 mi | 3–7 days | $5,054 – $6,738 | $5,812 – $7,749 |
| Rochester to New York City | ~1,128 mi | 3–7 days | $5,076 – $6,768 | $5,837 – $7,783 |
| Rochester to Yonkers | ~1,128 mi | 3–7 days | $5,076 – $6,768 | $5,837 – $7,783 |
| Rochester to Mount Vernon | ~1,132 mi | 3–7 days | $5,094 – $6,792 | $5,858 – $7,811 |
| Minneapolis to Schenectady | ~1,133 mi | 3–7 days | $5,099 – $6,798 | $5,863 – $7,818 |
| Rochester to New Rochelle | ~1,135 mi | 3–7 days | $5,108 – $6,810 | $5,874 – $7,832 |
| Saint Paul to Albany | ~1,137 mi | 3–7 days | $5,117 – $6,822 | $5,884 – $7,845 |
| Minneapolis to Albany | ~1,147 mi | 3–7 days | $5,162 – $6,882 | $5,936 – $7,914 |
| Saint Paul to Yonkers | ~1,174 mi | 3–7 days | $5,283 – $7,044 | $6,075 – $8,101 |
| Saint Paul to New York City | ~1,175 mi | 3–7 days | $5,288 – $7,050 | $6,081 – $8,108 |
| Saint Paul to Mount Vernon | ~1,178 mi | 3–7 days | $5,301 – $7,068 | $6,096 – $8,128 |
| Saint Paul to New Rochelle | ~1,181 mi | 3–7 days | $5,315 – $7,086 | $6,112 – $8,149 |
| Minneapolis to Yonkers | ~1,184 mi | 3–7 days | $5,328 – $7,104 | $6,127 – $8,170 |
| Minneapolis to New York City | ~1,185 mi | 3–7 days | $5,333 – $7,110 | $6,132 – $8,177 |
| Minneapolis to Mount Vernon | ~1,188 mi | 3–7 days | $5,346 – $7,128 | $6,148 – $8,197 |
| Minneapolis to New Rochelle | ~1,191 mi | 3–7 days | $5,360 – $7,146 | $6,163 – $8,218 |
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 New York end, 954 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New York, moving costs in New York, or the reverse trip, New York 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 New York moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to New York?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and New York City, the distance is about 1,185 miles. From our model that is $5,333 – $7,110 for a two-bedroom home and $6,132 – $8,177 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,839 – $5,119 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,560 – $3,413. Across the 30 city pairs we price between Minnesota and New York, distances run from 799 to 1,191 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to New York take?
Minneapolis to New York City is 3 days on the road (about 22 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 New York?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into New York 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 New York?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,560 – $3,413 for a two-bedroom home over 1,185 miles against $5,333 – $7,110 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,839 – $5,119, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to New York each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,430 people (±829) moved from Minnesota to New York that year, against about 2,788 (±1,019) from New York to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 29th-largest source of new residents for New York among the states.