($675+) Minneapolis, MN to Arlington, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Minneapolis, MN to Arlington, VA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,116-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Arlington, Virginia, with prices running from $2,122 - $8,466. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $389 - $2,596 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Minneapolis and Arlington 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 Arlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,122 - $4,923
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,574 - $6,166
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,342 - $8,466

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 Arlington.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Arlington, VA

Specialty needs vary by market: 69% of Minneapolis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Arlington, 70% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Virginia 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 Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $1,133 and $4,093. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Arlington. If you go over that window, storage in Minneapolis adds around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,133 - $2,271
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,475 - $2,978
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,117 - $4,093

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Minneapolis, MN and Arlington, VA. 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 $909 in Minneapolis, MN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $97 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $195 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 Arlington?

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 Arlington, VA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,116 miles from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Arlington, Virginia, running $675 - $1,917. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $461 - $527
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• 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 Arlington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $675 - $1,271
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $775 - $1,590
• 4+ bedrooms: $917 - $1,917

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $461 - $527 for the 1,116-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for about 5 hours typically costs around $909.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,116-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $195 per night, adding $389 - $584 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $65 and $389.

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

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 Arlington, VA

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 Arlington, Virginia.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,192 and $2,431.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,062 - $1,885
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,192 - $2,431
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,628 - $3,210

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 $97 - $195 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for about five hours typically runs $909.

What are the best freight companies from Minneapolis to Arlington?

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.

Cost of living: Minneapolis, MN vs Arlington, VA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Arlington, 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.

Our take

The 1,116-mile move from Minneapolis, MN, to Arlington, VA, costs between $2,122 and $8,466 with full-service movers, $1,133 - $4,093 with a moving container, and $675 - $1,917 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,574 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include U.S. Department of Defense and Safran.