Interstate move · Minnesota → California

Movers from Minnesota to California

About 1,805 miles between Minneapolis and Los Angeles. Two-bedroom estimate $7,230–$10,760, delivery in 5–10 days. Choose exact cities below.

1,805 miMinneapolis → Los Angeles
31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
2,906 / 47,679carriers in each state

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Moving from Minnesota to California means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Minneapolis and Los Angeles—the road distance is about 1,805 miles, which puts a typical move in the cross-country move bracket with a delivery window of 5 to 10 days.

Minnesota has about 5.7 million residents and California about 39.5 million. California is a higher-cost state than Minnesota; plan for larger deposits and pricier destination-side services.

We list 2,906 household-goods carriers across the Minnesota cities on this platform and 47,679 across California. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from Minnesota to California

Reference estimate for 1,805 miles (Minneapolis → Los Angeles)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,890	$3,530	$4,300
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,340	$5,290	$6,460
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,230	$8,820	$10,760
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,570	$14,110	$17,220
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,910	$19,400	$23,670

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Popular city routes

MinneapolisLos Angeles1,805 mi MinneapolisSan Diego1,799 mi MinneapolisSan Jose1,850 mi MinneapolisSan Francisco1,866 mi MinneapolisFresno1,756 mi MinneapolisSacramento1,782 mi St. PaulLos Angeles1,814 mi St. PaulSan Diego1,807 mi St. PaulSan Jose1,859 mi St. PaulSan Francisco1,875 mi St. PaulFresno1,765 mi St. PaulSacramento1,791 mi RochesterLos Angeles1,823 mi RochesterSan Diego1,810 mi RochesterSan Jose1,884 mi RochesterSan Francisco1,902 mi RochesterFresno1,786 mi RochesterSacramento1,820 mi DuluthLos Angeles1,921 mi DuluthSan Diego1,922 mi DuluthSan Jose1,942 mi DuluthSan Francisco1,954 mi DuluthFresno1,855 mi DuluthSacramento1,868 mi St. CloudLos Angeles1,775 mi St. CloudSan Diego1,773 mi St. CloudSan Jose1,807 mi St. CloudSan Francisco1,822 mi St. CloudFresno1,717 mi St. CloudSacramento1,737 mi MankatoLos Angeles1,744 mi MankatoSan Diego1,735 mi MankatoSan Jose1,799 mi MankatoSan Francisco1,817 mi MankatoFresno1,702 mi MankatoSacramento1,734 mi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to California?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $4,340 to $6,460, a two-bedroom $7,230 to $10,760 and a three-bedroom $11,570 to $17,220. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from Minnesota to California take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 31 hours (4 driving days); a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 5 to 10 days.

What license does a mover need for a Minnesota to California move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in California do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.