Fremont, CA → Duluth, MN · Cross-country move
About 1,940 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,480–$11,120, delivery in 5–10 days, 599 carriers on the Fremont side and 57 in Duluth.
Duluth sits about 1,940 miles northeast of Fremont, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Minnesota that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $7,480 to $11,120 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 34 hours (4 driving days).
On the Fremont side there are 599 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (168 of them authorized for interstate work), and 57 around Duluth (26 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Duluth.
Fremont has a population of about 226,442 and Duluth about 86,000. Fremont is considerably denser (2,944 people per square mile versus 1,210), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Minnesota than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,990 | $3,650 | $4,450 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,490 | $5,470 | $6,670 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,480 | $9,120 | $11,120 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,960 | $14,590 | $17,800 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,450 | $20,060 | $24,470 |
$2,740–$3,870
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,750–$4,050
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,480–$11,120
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fremont, CA → Duluth, MN. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Miner'S Incorporated
Legal name: Fdl Star Construction LLC
Legal name: Bachand Group Incorporated
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,990 to $4,450 for a studio, $4,490 to $6,670 for a one-bedroom, $7,480 to $11,120 for a two-bedroom, $11,960 to $17,800 for a three-bedroom and $16,450 to $24,470 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,940 road miles (1,644 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from California into Minnesota makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,740 to $3,870 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,750 to $4,050. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Fremont–Duluth corridor.