($1,246+) Minneapolis, MN to Oakland, CA Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,970-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Oakland, California, with costs ranging from $2,738 - $11,719. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $428 - $2,852. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Minneapolis and Oakland. Local movers in Minneapolis typically start around $240 as a base rate plus $109/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,738 - $5,871
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,582 - $8,056
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,541 - $11,719

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 Minneapolis to Oakland.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Oakland, CA

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

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

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Minneapolis, MN to Oakland, CA

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Oakland, California, cost between $1,566 and $5,907. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Minneapolis typically costs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,566 - $3,283
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,154 - $4,250
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,036 - $5,907

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $107 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $214 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $998 in Minneapolis, MN, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Oakland, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Minneapolis to Oakland?

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 Minneapolis, MN to Oakland, CA

Truck rentals from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Oakland, California, range from $1,127 - $3,500 for the 1,970-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $894 - $1,022
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Minneapolis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,127 - $2,264
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,336 - $2,831
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,669 - $3,500

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 $107 and $499.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $214.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $894 and $1,022 for the 1,970-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 $998 for 2 movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Minneapolis, MN to Oakland, CA

For larger DIY moves from Minneapolis, Minnesota, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Oakland, California.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,740 and $3,680.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,528 - $2,730
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,740 - $3,680
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,312 - $4,772

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $107 and $214.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for roughly five hours typically average $998.

What are the best freight companies from Minneapolis to Oakland?

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. T.A. Dedicated, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): T.A. Dedicated, Inc. 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: Minneapolis, MN vs Oakland, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Oakland, side by side with Minneapolis 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.