($730+) Arlington, VA to Minneapolis, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Arlington, VA to Minneapolis, MN

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,117-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, with costs ranging from $2,122 - $8,048. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $424 - $2,824. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Arlington and Minneapolis. Local movers in Arlington typically start around $200 as a base rate plus $110/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Arlington to Minneapolis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,122 - $4,776
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,548 - $6,348
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,384 - $8,048

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Arlington to Minneapolis.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Minneapolis, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Arlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Minneapolis, 91% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Arlington to Minneapolis?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Minnesota Transport Services Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Arlington, VA to Minneapolis, MN

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,265 and $4,383. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Minneapolis. If you go over that window, storage in Arlington adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Arlington to Minneapolis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,265 - $2,291
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,710 - $3,418
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,113 - $4,383

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Arlington, VA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $988, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $106 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $212 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Arlington, VA, and Minneapolis, MN, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Arlington to Minneapolis?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Arlington, VA to Minneapolis, MN

A rental truck for this 1,117-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, costs between $768 and $2,135. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $502 - $574
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Arlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Arlington to Minneapolis based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $768 - $1,390
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $790 - $1,737
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,053 - $2,135

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $502 - $574 for the 1,117-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Arlington, Virginia, for about 5 hours typically costs around $988.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,117-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $212 per night, adding $424 - $635 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $71 and $424.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Arlington to Minneapolis?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Arlington, VA to Minneapolis, MN

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Arlington, Virginia, to Minneapolis, Minnesota. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,368 and $2,708.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Arlington to Minneapolis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,172 - $2,041
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,368 - $2,708
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,831 - $3,404

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $106 - $212 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Arlington, Virginia, typically costs $988.

What are the best freight companies from Arlington to Minneapolis?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Arlington, VA vs Minneapolis, MN

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Minneapolis, side by side with Arlington on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.