($888+) El Paso, TX to Minneapolis, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from El Paso, TX to Minneapolis, MN

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,376-mile move from El Paso, Texas, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, with prices running from $2,410 - $9,338. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $276 - $1,840 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between El Paso and Minneapolis are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, El Paso movers tend to run around $244 as a base rate plus $95/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,410 - $5,417
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,018 - $6,939
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,950 - $9,338

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 El Paso to Minneapolis.

Specialty moving services from El Paso, TX to Minneapolis, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso, TX to Minneapolis, MN

Moving containers from El Paso, Texas, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,417 and $4,914. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in El Paso costs roughly $65/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,417 - $2,567
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,720 - $3,511
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,312 - $4,914

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 El Paso, TX, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $644, 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 $69 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $138 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both El Paso, TX, 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 El Paso 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 El Paso, TX to Minneapolis, MN

A rental truck for this 1,376-mile move from El Paso, Texas, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, costs between $923 and $2,492. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $403 - $460
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• El Paso daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $923 - $1,648
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,008 - $1,920
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,245 - $2,492

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in El Paso, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $644.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $403 - $460 for the 1,376-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $55 and $299, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $138 per night for hotel stops on the 1,376-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $276 - $414.

What are the best moving truck rentals from El Paso 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 El Paso, TX to Minneapolis, MN

If you're moving a larger household from El Paso, Texas, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,461 and $2,896.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,225 - $2,357
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,461 - $2,896
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,849 - $3,854

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $69 - $138 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in El Paso, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $644.

What are the best freight companies from El Paso to Minneapolis?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. THE Foret Companies (4.5/5 stars): THE Foret Companies is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: El Paso, TX 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 El Paso 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.