($659+) Minneapolis, MN to Harrisburg, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Minneapolis, MN to Harrisburg, PA

Full-service movers for the 1,073-mile relocation from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, cost between $2,286 and $7,976. 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 $301 - $2,004, 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 Harrisburg:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,286 - $5,199
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,504 - $6,036
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,274 - $7,976

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 Harrisburg.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Harrisburg, PA

Specialty needs vary by market: 69% of Minneapolis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Harrisburg, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Pennsylvania, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with 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 Harrisburg, PA

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,219 and $4,162. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Harrisburg. If you go over that window, storage in Minneapolis adds around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,219 - $2,248
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,537 - $3,157
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,117 - $4,162

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 $701 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 $75 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $150 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 Harrisburg, PA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Minneapolis to Harrisburg?

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 Harrisburg, PA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,073 miles from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, running $659 - $1,773. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $342 - $391
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Harrisburg based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $659 - $1,353
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $755 - $1,487
• 4+ bedrooms: $912 - $1,773

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 $75 and $351.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $150.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $342 and $391 for the 1,073-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 $701 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 Harrisburg?

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 Harrisburg, PA

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 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,183 and $2,502.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,075 - $1,848
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,183 - $2,502
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,564 - $3,330

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 $701.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $75 and $150 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Minneapolis to Harrisburg?

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.

Cost of living: Minneapolis, MN vs Harrisburg, PA

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

Our take

Full-service movers on the 1,073-mile route from Minneapolis, MN, to Harrisburg, PA, run $2,286 - $7,976 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,219 - $4,162, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $659 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,504, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Valenti Mid-Atlantic Management LLC.