($641+) Little Rock, AR to Minneapolis, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Little Rock, AR to Minneapolis, MN

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 859-mile move from Little Rock, Arkansas, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, with costs ranging from $2,005 - $8,460. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $274 - $1,828. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Little Rock and Minneapolis. Local movers in Little Rock typically start around $100 as a base rate plus $94/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,005 - $4,600
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,542 - $6,284
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,285 - $8,460

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 Little Rock to Minneapolis.

Specialty moving services from Little Rock, AR to Minneapolis, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Little Rock 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 Little Rock to Minneapolis?

All three below meet the standards set by the Minnesota Transport Services Association, the group most Minnesota movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Little Rock, AR to Minneapolis, MN

Moving containers from Little Rock, Arkansas, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,174 and $3,824. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Little Rock runs about $65/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,174 - $2,191
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,495 - $2,865
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,950 - $3,824

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $69 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $137 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Minneapolis, MN, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $640 in Little Rock, AR. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Little Rock 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 Little Rock, AR to Minneapolis, MN

Plan on $604 - $1,761 for a rental moving truck on the 859-mile route from Little Rock, Arkansas, to Minneapolis, Minnesota. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $250 - $286
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Little Rock daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $604 - $1,116
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $652 - $1,395
• 4+ bedrooms: $850 - $1,761

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $69 and $320.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $137.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $250 and $286 for the 859-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $640 for 2 movers in Little Rock, Arkansas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Little Rock 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 Little Rock, AR to Minneapolis, MN

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Little Rock, Arkansas, to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $823 and $2,456.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,006 - $1,952
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,137 - $2,456
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,560 - $2,968

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 $69 - $137 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 Little Rock, Arkansas, typically costs $640.

What are the best freight companies from Little Rock 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. Maverick Transportation, LLC (4.8/5 stars): Maverick Transportation, LLC 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: Little Rock, AR 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 Little Rock 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.