($866+) Norfolk, VA to Minneapolis, MN Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Norfolk, Virginia, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, costs between $2,101 and $8,914. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,306-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $292 - $1,948, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Norfolk and Minneapolis. For a rough baseline, movers based in Norfolk tend to start around $220 plus $89/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,101 - $4,768
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,775 - $6,304
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,738 - $8,914

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 Norfolk to Minneapolis.

Specialty moving services from Norfolk, VA to Minneapolis, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk, VA to Minneapolis, MN

Moving containers from Norfolk, Virginia, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,423 and $4,817. 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 Norfolk costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,423 - $2,548
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,764 - $3,414
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,346 - $4,817

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $73 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $146 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 $682 in Norfolk, VA. 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk, VA to Minneapolis, MN

Truck rentals from Norfolk, Virginia, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, range from $832 - $2,330 for the 1,306-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $405 - $463
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Norfolk daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $832 - $1,542
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $890 - $1,949
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,189 - $2,330

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 $73 and $341.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $146.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $405 and $463 for the 1,306-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 $682 for 2 movers in Norfolk, Virginia, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Norfolk 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 Norfolk, VA to Minneapolis, MN

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Norfolk, Virginia, 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 $877 and $2,703.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,194 - $2,226
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,467 - $2,703
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,991 - $3,591

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 $73 - $146 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Norfolk, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $682.

What are the best freight companies from Norfolk 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. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. 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: Norfolk, VA 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 Norfolk 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.