Sunnyvale, CA → Minneapolis, MN · Cross-country move
About 1,858 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,330–$10,900, delivery in 5–10 days, 489 carriers on the Sunnyvale side and 1,248 in Minneapolis.
Moving from Sunnyvale to Minneapolis is a cross-country move of roughly 1,858 road miles, heading northeast from California to Minnesota.
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 $7,330 to $10,900 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 32 hours (4 driving days).
On the Sunnyvale side there are 489 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (132 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,248 around Minneapolis (529 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 Minneapolis.
Sunnyvale has a population of about 156,577 and Minneapolis about 430,324. The two cities have comparable density (7,050 and 7,962 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 | $2,930 | $3,570 | $4,360 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,400 | $5,360 | $6,540 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,330 | $8,940 | $10,900 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,720 | $14,300 | $17,440 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,120 | $19,660 | $23,990 |
$2,660–$3,750
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,680–$3,940
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,330–$10,900
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,930 to $4,360 for a studio, $4,400 to $6,540 for a one-bedroom, $7,330 to $10,900 for a two-bedroom, $11,720 to $17,440 for a three-bedroom and $16,120 to $23,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,858 road miles (1,575 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 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 $2,660 to $3,750 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,680 to $3,940. 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 Sunnyvale–Minneapolis corridor.