($1,113+) Minneapolis, MN to Portland, OR Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Portland, Oregon, costs between $2,486 and $10,858. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,729-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $346 - $2,308, 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: $2,486 - $5,586
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,576 - $7,496
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,580 - $10,858

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, OR

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Minneapolis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Portland, 83% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Oregon 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 Portland, OR

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Portland, Oregon, cost between $1,470 and $5,206. 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: $1,470 - $3,035
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,959 - $4,206
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,592 - $5,206

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $87 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $173 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 $808 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, OR, 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, OR

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,729 miles from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Portland, Oregon, running $1,017 - $3,114. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $635 - $726
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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: $1,017 - $2,160
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,146 - $2,546
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,532 - $3,114

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $87 and $404.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $173.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $635 and $726 for the 1,729-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $808 for 2 movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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, OR

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, Oregon.

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 $1,519 and $3,397.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,364 - $2,652
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,519 - $3,397
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,182 - $4,165

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 $808.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $87 - $173 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, OR

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