Moving from Oregon to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Minneapolis 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 miPortland → Minneapolis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,466+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 1,322 people moved from Oregon to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±647), and about 997 went the other way. Between Portland and Minneapolis 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. 77 movers based in Oregon hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Oregon to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,322 people a year (±647), against about 997 (±683) from Minnesota to Oregon, so Minnesota gains about 325 people a year on this exchange. Oregon is the 23rd-largest of the 47 states sending people to Minnesota; Minnesota took in about 104,339 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | Hennepin County | 103 ±64 |
| Multnomah County | Olmsted County | 80 ±123* |
| Multnomah County | Ramsey County | 69 ±61 |
| Washington County | Ramsey County | 53 ±43 |
| Washington County | Wright County | 47 ±69* |
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.
Portland to Minneapolis, 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 Oregon and Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Oregon to Minnesota
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 Oregon to Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to Minneapolis | ~1,659 mi | 7–14 days | $7,466 – $9,954 | $8,585 – $11,447 |
| Portland to Saint Paul | ~1,669 mi | 7–14 days | $7,511 – $10,014 | $8,637 – $11,516 |
| Salem to Minneapolis | ~1,687 mi | 7–14 days | $7,592 – $10,122 | $8,730 – $11,640 |
| Salem to Saint Paul | ~1,697 mi | 7–14 days | $7,637 – $10,182 | $8,782 – $11,709 |
| Eugene to Minneapolis | ~1,706 mi | 7–14 days | $7,677 – $10,236 | $8,829 – $11,771 |
| Eugene to Saint Paul | ~1,716 mi | 7–14 days | $7,722 – $10,296 | $8,880 – $11,840 |
| Portland to Rochester | ~1,722 mi | 7–14 days | $7,749 – $10,332 | $8,911 – $11,882 |
| Salem to Rochester | ~1,748 mi | 7–14 days | $7,866 – $10,488 | $9,046 – $12,061 |
| Eugene to Rochester | ~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 Oregon
50 of the 77 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 342 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 225 vehicle inspections (17.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 60 of 336 driver inspections (17.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Service MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1863079 | 78 | 8 of 46 | 6 of 78 |
| PDX Movers LLCTualatin, OR · USDOT 2353055 | 34 | 3 of 29 | 0 of 34 |
| Terminal Transfer IncPortland, OR · USDOT 59571 | 22 | 4 of 16 | 0 of 22 |
| CBC MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1598972 | 16 | 2 of 7 | 4 of 16 |
| Gentle John's Moving & StorageClackamas, OR · USDOT 3443547 | 13 | 0 of 9 | 2 of 8 |
| Willamette Valley Moving IncPortland, OR · USDOT 945885 | 12 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 12 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
167 listed household-goods carriers are based in Oregon, 77 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Oregon directory ranks them. At the Minnesota end, 273 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Minnesota, moving costs in Minnesota, or the reverse trip, Minnesota to Oregon. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Oregon
Oregon to Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oregon to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Minneapolis, 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 Oregon and Minnesota, distances run from 1,659 to 1,764 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Oregon to Minnesota take?
Portland to Minneapolis 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 Oregon to Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Oregon into Minnesota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 167 listed movers based in Oregon, 77 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Oregon.
What is the cheapest way to move from Oregon to Minnesota?
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 Oregon to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,322 people (±647) moved from Oregon to Minnesota that year, against about 997 (±683) from Minnesota to Oregon. That makes Oregon the 23rd-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.