($794+) Albuquerque, NM to Minneapolis, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Albuquerque, NM to Minneapolis, MN

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,228-mile move from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, with costs ranging from $2,392 - $9,658. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $294 - $1,960. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Albuquerque and Minneapolis. Local movers in Albuquerque typically start around $185 as a base rate plus $80/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Albuquerque to Minneapolis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,392 - $5,170
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,812 - $6,910
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,744 - $9,658

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 Albuquerque to Minneapolis.

Specialty moving services from Albuquerque, NM to Minneapolis, MN

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Albuquerque movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Minneapolis, 69% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Minnesota Transport Services Association, the group most Minnesota movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Albuquerque, NM to Minneapolis, MN

Moving containers from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,197 and $4,276. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Albuquerque typically costs about $65/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,197 - $2,292
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,541 - $3,194
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,154 - $4,276

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $74 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $147 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Minneapolis, MN, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $686 in Albuquerque, NM. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Albuquerque to Minneapolis?

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 Albuquerque, NM to Minneapolis, MN

Truck rentals from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, range from $794 - $2,115 for the 1,228-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $383 - $438
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Albuquerque daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Albuquerque to Minneapolis based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $794 - $1,473
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $834 - $1,647
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,029 - $2,115

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $147 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 Albuquerque, New Mexico, usually costs about $686 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,228-mile drive falls between $383 and $438, 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 $49 and $294 to your total.

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

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 Albuquerque, NM to Minneapolis, MN

If you're moving a larger household from Albuquerque, New Mexico, 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 Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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 $1,284 and $2,477.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,065 - $2,187
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,284 - $2,477
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,706 - $3,284

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 $74 - $147 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for about five hours typically runs $686.

What are the best freight companies from Albuquerque to Minneapolis?

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.

Cost of living: Albuquerque, NM vs Minneapolis, MN

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Minneapolis, side by side with Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque, NM, to Minneapolis, MN, 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 $2,392 - $9,658 on the 1,228-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,197 - $4,276, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $794 - $2,115. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,812 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 Aeon and Target.