Moving from Minnesota to Oregon
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Portland it is about 1,659 miles and 4 days on the road (about 30 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,659 to 1,764 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.
- ~1,659 miMinneapolis → Portland
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,466+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 997 people moved from Minnesota to Oregon in 2024 (Census estimate, ±683), and about 1,322 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Portland it is about 1,659 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,466 – $9,954 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to Oregon
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 997 people a year (±683), against about 1,322 (±647) from Oregon to Minnesota, so Oregon loses about 325 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 25th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Oregon; Oregon took in about 117,874 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | Clackamas County | 342 ±393* |
| Hennepin County | Multnomah County | 158 ±91 |
| Carver County | Clackamas County | 142 ±183* |
| Hennepin County | Marion County | 88 ±99* |
| Hennepin County | Hood River County | 87 ±152* |
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 Oregon.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Oregon
At about 1,659 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,466 – $9,954 for a two-bedroom home and $8,585 – $11,447 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,375 – $7,167; a freight trailer is $3,583 – $4,778.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,599 – $7,466 | $4,031 – $5,375 | $2,688 – $3,583 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,719 – $8,959 | $4,838 – $6,450 | $3,225 – $4,300 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,466 – $9,954 | $5,375 – $7,167 | $3,583 – $4,778 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,585 – $11,447 | $6,181 – $8,242 | $4,121 – $5,495 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,705 – $12,940 | $6,988 – $9,317 | $4,658 – $6,211 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,198 – $14,931 | $8,063 – $10,750 | $5,375 – $7,167 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,659 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 Oregon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Portland | ~1,659 mi | 7–14 days | $7,466 – $9,954 | $8,585 – $11,447 |
| Saint Paul to Portland | ~1,669 mi | 7–14 days | $7,511 – $10,014 | $8,637 – $11,516 |
| Minneapolis to Salem | ~1,687 mi | 7–14 days | $7,592 – $10,122 | $8,730 – $11,640 |
| Saint Paul to Salem | ~1,697 mi | 7–14 days | $7,637 – $10,182 | $8,782 – $11,709 |
| Minneapolis to Eugene | ~1,706 mi | 7–14 days | $7,677 – $10,236 | $8,829 – $11,771 |
| Saint Paul to Eugene | ~1,716 mi | 7–14 days | $7,722 – $10,296 | $8,880 – $11,840 |
| Rochester to Portland | ~1,722 mi | 7–14 days | $7,749 – $10,332 | $8,911 – $11,882 |
| Rochester to Salem | ~1,748 mi | 7–14 days | $7,866 – $10,488 | $9,046 – $12,061 |
| Rochester to Eugene | ~1,764 mi | 7–14 days | $7,938 – $10,584 | $9,129 – $12,172 |
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 Oregon end, 167 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Oregon, moving costs in Oregon, or the reverse trip, Oregon 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 Oregon moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Oregon?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Portland, the distance is about 1,659 miles. From our model that is $7,466 – $9,954 for a two-bedroom home and $8,585 – $11,447 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,375 – $7,167 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,583 – $4,778. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Oregon, distances run from 1,659 to 1,764 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Oregon take?
Minneapolis to Portland is 4 days on the road (about 30 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 Oregon?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Oregon 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 Oregon?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,583 – $4,778 for a two-bedroom home over 1,659 miles against $7,466 – $9,954 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,375 – $7,167, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to Oregon each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 997 people (±683) moved from Minnesota to Oregon that year, against about 1,322 (±647) from Oregon to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 25th-largest source of new residents for Oregon among the states.