Moving from Minnesotato 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 8 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,622 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Minnesota
277 household-goods carriers in Minnesota are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Bay And Bay, Eagan · USDOT 125630 · 360 trucks
- Berger Transfer & Storage Inc, Saint Paul · USDOT 125665 · 221 trucks
- C T X, Rush City · USDOT 493429 · 74 trucks
- Polman Transfer Inc, Wadena · USDOT 116195 · 66 trucks
- Lohse Transfer Inc, Maple Lake · USDOT 294301 · 61 trucks
At the Washington end
469 household-goods carriers are based in Washington — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Seattle runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $7,299 – $9,732 | $9,124 – $12,165 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,394 – $11,192 | $10,493 – $13,990 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from Minnesota into Washington is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $10,493 – $13,990 rather than $8,394 – $11,192.