($1,149+) Minneapolis, MN to Lancaster, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Minneapolis, MN to Lancaster, CA

Full-service movers for the 1,909-mile relocation from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Lancaster, California, cost between $2,637 and $12,135. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $387 - $2,580, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Minneapolis typically charge a base rate around $240 plus $109 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,637 - $5,444
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,787 - $7,746
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,759 - $12,135

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 Lancaster.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Lancaster, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Minneapolis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Lancaster, 95% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage 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 Lancaster, CA

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Lancaster, California, cost between $1,577 and $6,102. 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 Minneapolis typically costs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,577 - $3,018
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,165 - $4,445
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,733 - $6,102

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Minneapolis, MN and Lancaster, CA. 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 $903 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 $194 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 Lancaster?

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 Lancaster, CA

A rental truck for this 1,909-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Lancaster, California, costs between $1,161 and $3,127. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $784 - $895
• 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 Lancaster based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,161 - $2,147
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,218 - $2,580
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,553 - $3,127

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $903.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $784 - $895 for the 1,909-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $77 and $419, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $194 per night for hotel stops on the 1,909-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $387 - $581.

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

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 Lancaster, CA

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 Lancaster, California.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,665 and $3,487.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,419 - $2,772
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,665 - $3,487
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,255 - $4,650

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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $903.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $97 and $194 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Minneapolis to Lancaster?

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.
3. T.A. Dedicated, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): T.A. Dedicated, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Minneapolis, MN vs Lancaster, CA

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