($717+) Minneapolis, MN to Winston-Salem, NC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Minneapolis, MN to Winston-Salem, NC

For the 1,118-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, full-service movers cost between $2,079 and $8,805. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $293 - $1,956 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Minneapolis generally start around $240 plus $109 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,079 - $4,973
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,600 - $6,357
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,297 - $8,805

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 Winston-Salem.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Winston-Salem, NC

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

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in North Carolina Movers 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 Minneapolis, MN to Winston-Salem, NC

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, cost between $1,240 and $3,850. 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 Winston-Salem. 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 Winston-Salem:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,240 - $2,271
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,521 - $2,917
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,076 - $3,850

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Minneapolis, MN and Winston-Salem, NC. 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 $685 in Minneapolis, MN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $73 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $147 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 Winston-Salem?

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 Winston-Salem, NC

Plan on $717 - $1,898 for a rental moving truck on the 1,118-mile route from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $348 - $398
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Winston-Salem based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $717 - $1,351
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $737 - $1,670
• 4+ bedrooms: $965 - $1,898

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $147 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Minneapolis, Minnesota, usually costs about $685 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,118-mile drive falls between $348 and $398, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $49 and $293 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Minneapolis to Winston-Salem?

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 Winston-Salem, NC

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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,192 and $2,333.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,020 - $2,024
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,192 - $2,333
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,711 - $3,308

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 $73 and $147.
• 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 $685.

What are the best freight companies from Minneapolis to Winston-Salem?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Minneapolis, MN vs Winston-Salem, NC

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

For a move from Minneapolis, MN, to Winston-Salem, NC, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,079 for a studio to $8,805 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,118-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,240 - $3,850. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $717 - $1,898, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,600 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Winston-Salem tend to point to no traffic and friendly people, though summertime humidity and allergy-inducing pollen come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Novant Health.