($924+) Seattle, WA to Minneapolis, MN Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Seattle, Washington, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, costs between $2,588 and $11,190. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,656-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $413 - $2,752, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Seattle and Minneapolis. For a rough baseline, movers based in Seattle tend to start around $260 plus $141/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,588 - $5,448
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,377 - $7,792
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,288 - $11,190

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: 57% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Minneapolis, 69% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Minnesota Transport Services Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Minnesota 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 Seattle, WA to Minneapolis, MN

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,384 and $5,236. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Seattle runs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,384 - $2,687
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,843 - $3,945
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,640 - $5,236

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

A rental truck for this 1,656-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, costs between $924 and $2,745. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• 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: $924 - $1,793
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,084 - $2,133
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,299 - $2,745

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $725 - $829 for the 1,656-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 Seattle, Washington, for about 5 hours typically costs around $963.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,656-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $206 per night, adding $413 - $619 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $69 and $413.

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 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 Seattle, Washington, to Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 $1,400 and $3,096.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,233 - $2,297
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,400 - $3,096
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,051 - $4,189

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Seattle, Washington, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $963.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $103 and $206 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Minneapolis?

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.

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.

Our take

A move from Seattle, WA, to Minneapolis, MN, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,588 - $11,190 on the 1,656-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,384 - $5,236, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $924 - $2,745. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,377 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Aeon and Target.