($668+) Buffalo, NY to Minneapolis, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Buffalo, NY to Minneapolis, MN

Full-service movers for the 949-mile relocation from Buffalo, New York, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,807 and $7,035. 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 $294 - $1,960, 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 Buffalo typically charge a base rate around $341 plus $200 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,807 - $4,378
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,176 - $5,546
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,916 - $7,035

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 Buffalo to Minneapolis.

Specialty moving services from Buffalo, NY to Minneapolis, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Buffalo movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Minneapolis, 91% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Minnesota Transport Services Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Minnesota 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 Buffalo, NY to Minneapolis, MN

Moving containers from Buffalo, New York, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,126 and $4,164. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Buffalo costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,126 - $2,242
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,556 - $3,083
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,033 - $4,164

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Buffalo, NY, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $686, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $74 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $147 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Buffalo, NY, and Minneapolis, MN, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Buffalo 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 Buffalo, NY to Minneapolis, MN

A rental truck for this 949-mile move from Buffalo, New York, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, costs between $655 and $1,736. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $296 - $338
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Buffalo daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $655 - $1,202
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $728 - $1,429
• 4+ bedrooms: $878 - $1,736

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $147 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $64 and $319 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $296 - $338 in fuel for the 949-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $686 in Buffalo, New York, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Buffalo 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 Buffalo, NY to Minneapolis, MN

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Buffalo, New York, to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $882 and $2,322.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,014 - $2,036
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,207 - $2,322
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,724 - $3,015

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 Buffalo, New York, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $686.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $74 and $147 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Buffalo to Minneapolis?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Mayer Bros (4.5/5 stars): Mayer Bros is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Buffalo, NY 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 Buffalo 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.