($833+) Minneapolis, MN to Norfolk, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Minneapolis, MN to Norfolk, VA

Full-service movers for the 1,310-mile relocation from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Norfolk, Virginia, cost between $2,233 and $9,375. 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 $302 - $2,012, 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 Norfolk:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,233 - $5,067
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,976 - $6,432
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,984 - $9,375

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 Norfolk.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Norfolk, VA

Specialty needs vary by market: 69% of Minneapolis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Norfolk, 63% of movers offer the same service.

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

Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Virginia, 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 Norfolk, VA

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Norfolk, Virginia, cost between $1,253 and $4,278. 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 Norfolk:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,253 - $2,403
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,582 - $3,320
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,325 - $4,278

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 $704 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 $151 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 Norfolk, VA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Minneapolis to Norfolk?

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 Norfolk, VA

Truck rentals from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Norfolk, Virginia, range from $833 - $2,220 for the 1,310-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $419 - $479
• 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 Norfolk based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $833 - $1,454
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $900 - $1,911
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,122 - $2,220

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $419 - $479 for the 1,310-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for about 5 hours typically costs around $704.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,310-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $151 per night, adding $302 - $453 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $50 and $302.

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

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 Norfolk, VA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Norfolk, Virginia, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,318 and $2,550.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,115 - $2,228
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,318 - $2,550
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,735 - $3,387

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $75 - $151 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for about five hours typically runs $704.

What are the best freight companies from Minneapolis to Norfolk?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Minneapolis, MN vs Norfolk, VA

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

A move from Minneapolis, MN, to Norfolk, VA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,233 - $9,375 on the 1,310-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,253 - $4,278, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $833 - $2,220. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,976 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include CMA CGM and Norfolk Southern Railway.