Moving from Virginia to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Virginia Beach and Minneapolis it is about 1,236 miles and 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving); the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,015 to 1,236 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.
- ~1,236 miVirginia Beach → Minneapolis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,562+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 335 people moved from Virginia to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±321), and about 648 went the other way. Between Virginia Beach and Minneapolis it is about 1,236 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,562 – $7,416 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 263 movers based in Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Virginia to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 335 people a year (±321), against about 648 (±442) from Minnesota to Virginia, so Minnesota loses about 313 people a year on this exchange. Virginia is the 37th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | Washington County | 138 ±234* |
| Fairfax County | Hennepin County | 117 ±69 |
| King George County | Scott County | 82 ±91* |
| Fairfax County | Benton County | 64 ±61 |
| Fairfax City | Hennepin County | 49 ±45 |
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.
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia and Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Virginia to Minnesota
At about 1,236 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,562 – $7,416 for a two-bedroom home and $6,396 – $8,528 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,005 – $5,340; a freight trailer is $2,670 – $3,560.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,172 – $5,562 | $3,003 – $4,005 | $2,002 – $2,670 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,006 – $6,674 | $3,604 – $4,806 | $2,403 – $3,204 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,562 – $7,416 | $4,005 – $5,340 | $2,670 – $3,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,396 – $8,528 | $4,605 – $6,140 | $3,070 – $4,094 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,231 – $9,641 | $5,206 – $6,941 | $3,471 – $4,628 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,343 – $11,124 | $6,007 – $8,009 | $4,005 – $5,340 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,236 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 Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington to Rochester | ~1,015 mi | 3–7 days | $4,568 – $6,090 | $5,253 – $7,004 |
| Richmond to Rochester | ~1,053 mi | 3–7 days | $4,739 – $6,318 | $5,449 – $7,266 |
| Arlington to Saint Paul | ~1,074 mi | 3–7 days | $4,833 – $6,444 | $5,558 – $7,411 |
| Arlington to Minneapolis | ~1,084 mi | 3–7 days | $4,878 – $6,504 | $5,610 – $7,480 |
| Richmond to Saint Paul | ~1,118 mi | 3–7 days | $5,031 – $6,708 | $5,786 – $7,714 |
| Richmond to Minneapolis | ~1,128 mi | 3–7 days | $5,076 – $6,768 | $5,837 – $7,783 |
| Norfolk to Rochester | ~1,145 mi | 3–7 days | $5,153 – $6,870 | $5,925 – $7,901 |
| Chesapeake to Rochester | ~1,152 mi | 3–7 days | $5,184 – $6,912 | $5,962 – $7,949 |
| Virginia Beach to Rochester | ~1,161 mi | 3–7 days | $5,225 – $6,966 | $6,008 – $8,011 |
| Norfolk to Saint Paul | ~1,210 mi | 7–14 days | $5,445 – $7,260 | $6,262 – $8,349 |
| Chesapeake to Saint Paul | ~1,218 mi | 7–14 days | $5,481 – $7,308 | $6,303 – $8,404 |
| Norfolk to Minneapolis | ~1,220 mi | 7–14 days | $5,490 – $7,320 | $6,314 – $8,418 |
| Virginia Beach to Saint Paul | ~1,226 mi | 7–14 days | $5,517 – $7,356 | $6,345 – $8,459 |
| Chesapeake to Minneapolis | ~1,228 mi | 7–14 days | $5,526 – $7,368 | $6,355 – $8,473 |
| Virginia Beach to Minneapolis | ~1,236 mi | 7–14 days | $5,562 – $7,416 | $6,396 – $8,528 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Virginia
107 of the 263 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,338 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 164 of 765 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 163 of 1,338 driver inspections (12.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer IncChesapeake, VA · USDOT 139659 | 426 | 50 of 247 | 3 of 426 |
| JK Moving ServicesSterling, VA · USDOT 1065394 | 107 | 7 of 57 | 8 of 107 |
| Stewart Moving and StorageMidlothian, VA · USDOT 1194537 | 102 | 13 of 50 | 9 of 102 |
| Quality Services MovingLorton, VA · USDOT 819924 | 54 | 16 of 32 | 11 of 54 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageSuffolk, VA · USDOT 1581633 | 46 | 10 of 25 | 2 of 46 |
| Apple MovingChesapeake, VA · USDOT 163678 | 40 | 4 of 22 | 4 of 40 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
411 listed household-goods carriers are based in Virginia, 263 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Virginia 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 Virginia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Virginia
Virginia to Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Virginia Beach and Minneapolis, the distance is about 1,236 miles. From our model that is $5,562 – $7,416 for a two-bedroom home and $6,396 – $8,528 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,005 – $5,340 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,670 – $3,560. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Virginia and Minnesota, distances run from 1,015 to 1,236 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Virginia to Minnesota take?
Virginia Beach to Minneapolis is 3 days on the road (about 22 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 Virginia to Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Virginia into Minnesota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 411 listed movers based in Virginia, 263 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Virginia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Virginia to Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,670 – $3,560 for a two-bedroom home over 1,236 miles against $5,562 – $7,416 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,005 – $5,340, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Virginia to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 335 people (±321) moved from Virginia to Minnesota that year, against about 648 (±442) from Minnesota to Virginia. That makes Virginia the 37th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.