Moving from Minnesota to Washington
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Seattle it is about 1,622 miles and 4 days on the road (about 29 hours of driving); the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,356 to 1,723 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.
- ~1,622 miMinneapolis → Seattle
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,299+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 3,736 people moved from Minnesota to Washington in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,909), and about 4,847 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Seattle it is about 1,622 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,299 – $9,732 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to Washington
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,736 people a year (±1,909), against about 4,847 (±2,453) from Washington to Minnesota, so Washington loses about 1,111 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 15th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Washington; Washington took in about 221,646 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | King County | 873 ±324 |
| Carver County | Snohomish County | 165 ±193* |
| Ramsey County | King County | 139 ±108 |
| Otter Tail County | Benton County | 96 ±109* |
| Wadena County | King County | 92 ±148* |
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 Seattle, 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 Washington.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Washington
At about 1,622 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,299 – $9,732 for a two-bedroom home and $8,394 – $11,192 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,255 – $7,007; a freight trailer is $3,504 – $4,671.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,474 – $7,299 | $3,941 – $5,255 | $2,628 – $3,504 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,569 – $8,759 | $4,730 – $6,306 | $3,153 – $4,204 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,299 – $9,732 | $5,255 – $7,007 | $3,504 – $4,671 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,394 – $11,192 | $6,044 – $8,058 | $4,029 – $5,372 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,489 – $12,652 | $6,832 – $9,109 | $4,555 – $6,073 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,949 – $14,598 | $7,883 – $10,511 | $5,255 – $7,007 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,622 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 Washington
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Spokane | ~1,356 mi | 7–14 days | $6,102 – $8,136 | $7,017 – $9,356 |
| Saint Paul to Spokane | ~1,366 mi | 7–14 days | $6,147 – $8,196 | $7,069 – $9,425 |
| Rochester to Spokane | ~1,425 mi | 7–14 days | $6,413 – $8,550 | $7,374 – $9,832 |
| Minneapolis to Seattle | ~1,622 mi | 7–14 days | $7,299 – $9,732 | $8,394 – $11,192 |
| Minneapolis to Tacoma | ~1,630 mi | 7–14 days | $7,335 – $9,780 | $8,435 – $11,247 |
| Saint Paul to Seattle | ~1,632 mi | 7–14 days | $7,344 – $9,792 | $8,446 – $11,261 |
| Saint Paul to Tacoma | ~1,640 mi | 7–14 days | $7,380 – $9,840 | $8,487 – $11,316 |
| Minneapolis to Olympia | ~1,656 mi | 7–14 days | $7,452 – $9,936 | $8,570 – $11,426 |
| Minneapolis to Vancouver | ~1,658 mi | 7–14 days | $7,461 – $9,948 | $8,580 – $11,440 |
| Saint Paul to Olympia | ~1,666 mi | 7–14 days | $7,497 – $9,996 | $8,622 – $11,495 |
| Saint Paul to Vancouver | ~1,668 mi | 7–14 days | $7,506 – $10,008 | $8,632 – $11,509 |
| Rochester to Seattle | ~1,691 mi | 7–14 days | $7,610 – $10,146 | $8,751 – $11,668 |
| Rochester to Tacoma | ~1,698 mi | 7–14 days | $7,641 – $10,188 | $8,787 – $11,716 |
| Rochester to Vancouver | ~1,721 mi | 7–14 days | $7,745 – $10,326 | $8,906 – $11,875 |
| Rochester to Olympia | ~1,723 mi | 7–14 days | $7,754 – $10,338 | $8,917 – $11,889 |
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 Washington end, 458 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Washington, moving costs in Washington, or the reverse trip, Washington 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 Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Washington?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Seattle, the distance is about 1,622 miles. From our model that is $7,299 – $9,732 for a two-bedroom home and $8,394 – $11,192 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,255 – $7,007 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,504 – $4,671. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Washington, distances run from 1,356 to 1,723 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Washington take?
Minneapolis to Seattle is 4 days on the road (about 29 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 Washington?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Washington 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 Washington?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,504 – $4,671 for a two-bedroom home over 1,622 miles against $7,299 – $9,732 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,255 – $7,007, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,736 people (±1,909) moved from Minnesota to Washington that year, against about 4,847 (±2,453) from Washington to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 15th-largest source of new residents for Washington among the states.