Moving from Washington to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Seattle and Minneapolis 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 miSeattle → Minneapolis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,299+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 4,847 people moved from Washington to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,453), and about 3,736 went the other way. Between Seattle and Minneapolis 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. 149 movers based in Washington hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Washington to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,847 people a year (±2,453), against about 3,736 (±1,909) from Minnesota to Washington, so Minnesota gains about 1,111 people a year on this exchange. Washington is the 7th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| King County | Hennepin County | 1,105 ±488 |
| Pierce County | Dakota County | 184 ±279* |
| Benton County | Benton County | 177 ±248* |
| King County | Clay County | 151 ±220* |
| King County | Ramsey County | 96 ±94 |
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.
Seattle 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 Washington and Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Washington to Minnesota
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 Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane to Minneapolis | ~1,356 mi | 7–14 days | $6,102 – $8,136 | $7,017 – $9,356 |
| Spokane to Saint Paul | ~1,366 mi | 7–14 days | $6,147 – $8,196 | $7,069 – $9,425 |
| Spokane to Rochester | ~1,425 mi | 7–14 days | $6,413 – $8,550 | $7,374 – $9,832 |
| Seattle to Minneapolis | ~1,622 mi | 7–14 days | $7,299 – $9,732 | $8,394 – $11,192 |
| Tacoma to Minneapolis | ~1,630 mi | 7–14 days | $7,335 – $9,780 | $8,435 – $11,247 |
| Seattle to Saint Paul | ~1,632 mi | 7–14 days | $7,344 – $9,792 | $8,446 – $11,261 |
| Tacoma to Saint Paul | ~1,640 mi | 7–14 days | $7,380 – $9,840 | $8,487 – $11,316 |
| Olympia to Minneapolis | ~1,656 mi | 7–14 days | $7,452 – $9,936 | $8,570 – $11,426 |
| Vancouver to Minneapolis | ~1,658 mi | 7–14 days | $7,461 – $9,948 | $8,580 – $11,440 |
| Olympia to Saint Paul | ~1,666 mi | 7–14 days | $7,497 – $9,996 | $8,622 – $11,495 |
| Vancouver to Saint Paul | ~1,668 mi | 7–14 days | $7,506 – $10,008 | $8,632 – $11,509 |
| Seattle to Rochester | ~1,691 mi | 7–14 days | $7,610 – $10,146 | $8,751 – $11,668 |
| Tacoma to Rochester | ~1,698 mi | 7–14 days | $7,641 – $10,188 | $8,787 – $11,716 |
| Vancouver to Rochester | ~1,721 mi | 7–14 days | $7,745 – $10,326 | $8,906 – $11,875 |
| Olympia to Rochester | ~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 Washington
95 of the 149 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 845 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 468 vehicle inspections (17.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 73 of 807 driver inspections (9.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Relocation Services Aff Aes TransportationFife, WA · USDOT 340754 | 184 | 13 of 108 | 2 of 183 |
| Puget Sound Transfer & StoragePort Angeles, WA · USDOT 430203 | 58 | 6 of 31 | 0 of 52 |
| Hogland Transfer CoEverett, WA · USDOT 8264 | 44 | 4 of 15 | 0 of 44 |
| Jordan River Moving & StorageKirkland, WA · USDOT 901418 | 34 | 3 of 17 | 4 of 34 |
| Asap Movers LLCOlympia, WA · USDOT 4119742 | 23 | 3 of 14 | 9 of 21 |
| Olympic Moving & Storage IncOlympia, WA · USDOT 586615 | 23 | 5 of 16 | 1 of 23 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
458 listed household-goods carriers are based in Washington, 149 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Washington 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 Washington. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Washington
Washington to Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Seattle and Minneapolis, 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 Washington and Minnesota, distances run from 1,356 to 1,723 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Washington to Minnesota take?
Seattle to Minneapolis 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 Washington to Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Washington into Minnesota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 458 listed movers based in Washington, 149 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Washington.
What is the cheapest way to move from Washington to Minnesota?
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 Washington to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,847 people (±2,453) moved from Washington to Minnesota that year, against about 3,736 (±1,909) from Minnesota to Washington. That makes Washington the 7th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.