($1,091+) Portland, OR to Minneapolis, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to Minneapolis, MN

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,728-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, with costs ranging from $2,697 - $11,900. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $359 - $2,392. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Portland and Minneapolis. Local movers in Portland typically start around $278 as a base rate plus $130/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,697 - $5,877
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,693 - $8,049
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,139 - $11,900

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 Portland to Minneapolis.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to Minneapolis, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Portland 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 Portland to Minneapolis?

Minnesota Transport Services Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Minnesota, 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 Portland, OR to Minneapolis, MN

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,547 and $5,261. 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 Minneapolis. If you go over that window, storage in Portland adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,547 - $2,801
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,099 - $4,247
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,756 - $5,261

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 Portland, OR, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $837, 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 $90 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $179 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Portland, OR, 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 Portland 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 Portland, OR to Minneapolis, MN

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,728 miles from Portland, Oregon, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, running $1,113 - $2,995. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $658 - $752
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,113 - $2,140
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,157 - $2,522
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,474 - $2,995

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Portland, Oregon, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $837.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $658 - $752 for the 1,728-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $72 and $389, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $179 per night for hotel stops on the 1,728-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $359 - $538.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland 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 Portland, OR to Minneapolis, MN

If you're moving a larger household from Portland, Oregon, 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. Most moves on this route fall between $1,615 and $3,332.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,420 - $2,600
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,615 - $3,332
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,139 - $4,296

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Portland, Oregon, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $837.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $90 - $179 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Minneapolis?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Inland Company (4.76/5 stars): Inland Company is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Portland, OR 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 Portland 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.