($978+) Minneapolis, MN to Portland, ME Movers

Full-service moving costs from Minneapolis, MN to Portland, ME

Hiring full-service movers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Portland, Maine, costs between $2,337 and $10,444. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,497-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $327 - $2,180, 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 Minneapolis and Portland. For a rough baseline, movers based in Minneapolis tend to start around $240 plus $109/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 Minneapolis to Portland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,337 - $5,460
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,328 - $7,067
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,771 - $10,444

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 Portland.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Portland, ME

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Minneapolis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Portland, 78% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Maine Motor Transport Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Maine 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 Minneapolis, MN to Portland, ME

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Portland, Maine, cost between $1,376 and $4,957. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Minneapolis typically runs around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,376 - $2,633
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,906 - $3,715
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,644 - $4,957

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $82 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $164 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $763 in Minneapolis, MN, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Portland, ME, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Minneapolis to Portland?

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 Portland, ME

A rental truck for this 1,497-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Portland, Maine, costs between $969 and $2,487. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $519 - $593
• Daily insurance: $33/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 Portland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $969 - $1,802
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $986 - $2,187
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,268 - $2,487

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $164 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 $763 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,497-mile drive falls between $519 and $593, 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 $55 and $327 to your total.

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

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 Portland, ME

If you're moving a larger household from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Portland, Maine.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,481 and $3,032.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,342 - $2,297
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,481 - $3,032
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,095 - $3,886

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Minneapolis, Minnesota, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $763.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $82 - $164 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 Minneapolis to Portland?

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. T.A. Dedicated, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): T.A. Dedicated, Inc. 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: Minneapolis, MN vs Portland, ME

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Minneapolis and Portland to plan around. Cost of living index: 107 vs. 112. Average rent: $1,484/mo vs. $1,991/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 71 vs. 62. Safety index: 43.94 vs. 67.84.