($1,087+) Minneapolis, MN to Ontario, CA Movers

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

For the 1,817-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Ontario, California, full-service movers cost between $2,517 and $11,219. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $335 - $2,236 (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 Ontario:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,517 - $5,794
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,616 - $7,991
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,448 - $11,219

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 Ontario.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Ontario, CA

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

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in California Moving & Storage 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 Ontario, CA

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Ontario, California, cost between $1,660 and $5,679. 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 Minneapolis runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,660 - $2,838
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,940 - $4,015
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,736 - $5,679

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $783 in Minneapolis, MN. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $84 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $168 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Ontario, CA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Minneapolis to Ontario?

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 Ontario, CA

Plan on $1,109 - $3,169 for a rental moving truck on the 1,817-mile route from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Ontario, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $646 - $739
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Ontario based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,109 - $2,091
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,235 - $2,513
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,482 - $3,169

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 $783.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $646 - $739 for the 1,817-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 $67 and $363, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $168 per night for hotel stops on the 1,817-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $335 - $503.

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

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 Ontario, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Ontario, California, 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 $1,651 and $3,380.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,437 - $2,824
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,651 - $3,380
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,279 - $4,723

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 $84 and $168.
• 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 $783.

What are the best freight companies from Minneapolis to Ontario?

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 Ontario, CA

Day-to-day costs in Ontario are close to what you're used to in Minneapolis: cost of living index of 119 versus 107, with average rent of $2,619/mo compared to $1,484/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 71/100 and 43.94/100 in Minneapolis versus 48/100 and 49.75/100 in Ontario.