Moving from Minnesota to Wyoming
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Cheyenne it is about 746 miles and 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 746 to 815 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.
- ~746 miMinneapolis → Cheyenne
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,357+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 132 people moved from Minnesota to Wyoming in 2024 (Census estimate, ±183), and about 148 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Cheyenne it is about 746 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,357 – $4,476 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to Wyoming
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 132 people a year (±183), against about 148 (±97) from Wyoming to Minnesota, so Wyoming loses about 16 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 25th-largest of the 42 states sending people to Wyoming; Wyoming took in about 25,060 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County | Park County | 61 ±95* |
| Steele County | Laramie County | 52 ±74* |
| Polk County | Sheridan County | 43 ±72* |
| Ramsey County | Albany County | 20 ±24* |
| Itasca County | Albany County | 16 ±27* |
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 Cheyenne, 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 Wyoming.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Wyoming
At about 746 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,357 – $4,476 for a two-bedroom home and $3,861 – $5,147 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,417 – $3,223; a freight trailer is $1,611 – $2,148.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,518 – $3,357 | $1,813 – $2,417 | $1,209 – $1,611 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,021 – $4,028 | $2,175 – $2,900 | $1,450 – $1,934 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,357 – $4,476 | $2,417 – $3,223 | $1,611 – $2,148 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,861 – $5,147 | $2,780 – $3,706 | $1,853 – $2,471 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,364 – $5,819 | $3,142 – $4,190 | $2,095 – $2,793 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,036 – $6,714 | $3,626 – $4,834 | $2,417 – $3,223 |
Transport only, for an estimated 746 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 Wyoming
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Cheyenne | ~746 mi | 3–7 days | $3,357 – $4,476 | $3,861 – $5,147 |
| Saint Paul to Cheyenne | ~755 mi | 3–7 days | $3,398 – $4,530 | $3,907 – $5,209 |
| Rochester to Cheyenne | ~768 mi | 3–7 days | $3,456 – $4,608 | $3,974 – $5,299 |
| Minneapolis to Casper | ~776 mi | 3–7 days | $3,492 – $4,656 | $4,016 – $5,354 |
| Saint Paul to Casper | ~786 mi | 3–7 days | $3,537 – $4,716 | $4,068 – $5,423 |
| Rochester to Casper | ~815 mi | 3–7 days | $3,668 – $4,890 | $4,218 – $5,623 |
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 Wyoming end, 24 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Wyoming, moving costs in Wyoming, or the reverse trip, Wyoming 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 Wyoming moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Wyoming?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Cheyenne, the distance is about 746 miles. From our model that is $3,357 – $4,476 for a two-bedroom home and $3,861 – $5,147 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,417 – $3,223 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,611 – $2,148. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Wyoming, distances run from 746 to 815 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Wyoming take?
Minneapolis to Cheyenne is 2 days on the road (about 14 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 Wyoming?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,611 – $2,148 for a two-bedroom home over 746 miles against $3,357 – $4,476 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,417 – $3,223, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to Wyoming each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 132 people (±183) moved from Minnesota to Wyoming that year, against about 148 (±97) from Wyoming to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 25th-largest source of new residents for Wyoming among the states.