($1,184+) Irvine, CA to Minneapolis, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Irvine, CA to Minneapolis, MN

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,922-mile move from Irvine, California, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, with prices running from $1,343 - $11,340. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $425 - $2,836 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Irvine and Minneapolis are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Irvine movers tend to run around $197 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,343 - $5,624
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,331 - $7,986
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,311 - $11,340

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 Irvine to Minneapolis.

Specialty moving services from Irvine, CA to Minneapolis, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Irvine 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 Irvine to Minneapolis?

Movers licensed to operate in Minnesota are typically members of the Minnesota Transport Services Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Irvine, CA to Minneapolis, MN

Moving containers from Irvine, California, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,626 and $6,102. 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 Irvine runs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,626 - $2,988
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,123 - $4,143
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,934 - $6,102

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $993 in Irvine, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $106 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $213 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Minneapolis, MN, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Irvine 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 Irvine, CA to Minneapolis, MN

Renting a moving truck for the 1,922-mile move from Irvine, California, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, costs between $1,184 and $3,355, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $867 - $991
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Irvine daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,184 - $2,281
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,306 - $2,713
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,537 - $3,355

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Irvine, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $993.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $867 - $991 for the 1,922-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 $85 and $461, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $213 per night for hotel stops on the 1,922-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $425 - $638.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Irvine 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 Irvine, CA 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 Irvine, California, 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 $1,749 and $3,625.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,389 - $2,800
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,749 - $3,625
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,347 - $4,650

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 $106 - $213 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Irvine, California, for about five hours typically runs $993.

What are the best freight companies from Irvine to Minneapolis?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Irvine, CA 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 Irvine 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.