($1,000+) Seattle, WA to Minneapolis, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Minneapolis, MN

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,656-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, with prices running from $2,582 - $11,864. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $413 - $2,752 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Seattle and Minneapolis are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Seattle movers tend to run around $260 as a base rate plus $141/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,582 - $6,080
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,763 - $8,507
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,402 - $11,864

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 Seattle to Minneapolis.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Minneapolis, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Seattle 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 Seattle to Minneapolis?

All three below meet the standards set by the Minnesota Transport Services Association, the group most Minnesota movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Seattle, WA to Minneapolis, MN

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,543 and $5,498. 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 Seattle typically costs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,543 - $2,934
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,876 - $3,824
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,772 - $5,498

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Seattle, WA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $963, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $103 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $206 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Seattle, WA, and Minneapolis, MN, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Seattle 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 Seattle, WA to Minneapolis, MN

Renting a moving truck for the 1,656-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, costs between $1,052 and $2,766, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $725 - $829
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Seattle daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.19 - $1.39

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,052 - $2,059
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,071 - $2,262
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,349 - $2,766

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $206 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 $89 and $447 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $725 - $829 in fuel for the 1,656-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $963 in Seattle, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Seattle 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 Seattle, WA to Minneapolis, MN

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Seattle, Washington, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,516 and $3,155.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,361 - $2,461
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,516 - $3,155
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,239 - $4,399

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Seattle, Washington, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $963.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $103 - $206 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Minneapolis?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Seattle, WA 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 Seattle 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.