($714+) Rochester, NY to Minneapolis, MN Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,018-mile relocation from Rochester, New York, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,969 and $7,483. 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 $289 - $1,924, 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 Rochester typically charge a base rate around $294 plus $216 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,969 - $4,434
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,309 - $5,767
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,746 - $7,483

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 Rochester to Minneapolis.

Specialty moving services from Rochester, NY to Minneapolis, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester, NY to Minneapolis, MN

Moving containers from Rochester, New York, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,182 and $4,067. 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 Rochester costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,182 - $2,246
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,600 - $3,153
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,032 - $4,067

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Rochester, NY and Minneapolis, MN. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $673 in Rochester, NY, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $72 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $144 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

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

Truck rentals from Rochester, New York, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, range from $714 - $1,942 for the 1,018-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $312 - $356
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Rochester daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $714 - $1,303
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $771 - $1,517
• 4+ bedrooms: $978 - $1,942

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 $72 and $337.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $144.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $312 and $356 for the 1,018-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 $673 for 2 movers in Rochester, New York, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

For larger DIY moves from Rochester, New York, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,318 and $2,472.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,075 - $2,000
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,318 - $2,472
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,608 - $3,319

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 $72 - $144 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Rochester, New York, for about five hours typically runs $673.

What are the best freight companies from Rochester to Minneapolis?

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.
3. Stingray Transport, LLC (4.42/5 stars): Stingray Transport, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Rochester, 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 Rochester 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.