($660+) Minneapolis, MN to Fort Worth, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Minneapolis, MN to Fort Worth, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 983-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Fort Worth, Texas, with prices running from $2,292 - $8,206. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $315 - $2,100 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Minneapolis and Fort Worth are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Minneapolis movers tend to run around $240 as a base rate plus $109/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,292 - $5,062
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,585 - $6,749
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,524 - $8,206

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 Fort Worth.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Fort Worth, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Minneapolis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fort Worth, 93% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers 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 Minneapolis, MN to Fort Worth, TX

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Fort Worth, Texas, cost between $1,220 and $4,142. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Minneapolis typically runs around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,220 - $2,111
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,508 - $3,212
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,074 - $4,142

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Minneapolis, MN and Fort Worth, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $735 in Minneapolis, MN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $79 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $158 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Minneapolis to Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 983 miles from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Fort Worth, Texas, running $694 - $1,940. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $328 - $375
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Fort Worth based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $694 - $1,316
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $750 - $1,595
• 4+ bedrooms: $931 - $1,940

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $158 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $68 and $341 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $328 - $375 in fuel for the 983-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $735 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Minneapolis to Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Fort Worth, Texas. 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 $945 and $2,422.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,109 - $2,000
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,306 - $2,422
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,693 - $3,183

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 $79 - $158 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for about five hours typically runs $735.

What are the best freight companies from Minneapolis to Fort Worth?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. T.A. Dedicated, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): T.A. Dedicated, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Minneapolis, MN vs Fort Worth, TX

Good news for your budget: Fort Worth isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Minneapolis. Cost of living index runs 102 there against 107 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 71/100 and 43.94/100 here versus 35/100 and 56.81/100 there.