Moving from Arizona to North Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Fargo it is about 1,429 miles and 3 days on the road (about 26 hours of driving); the 14 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,270 to 1,468 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,429 miPhoenix → Fargo
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,431+2-bedroom, movers
- 14City routes priced
In short
About 1,028 people moved from Arizona to North Dakota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±789), and about 916 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Fargo it is about 1,429 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,431 – $8,574 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to North Dakota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,028 people a year (±789), against about 916 (±603) from North Dakota to Arizona, so North Dakota gains about 112 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 10th-largest of the 42 states sending people to North Dakota; North Dakota took in about 27,062 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Apache County | Cass County | 206 ±331* |
| Navajo County | Burleigh County | 108 ±123* |
| Maricopa County | Cass County | 92 ±124* |
| Maricopa County | Grand Forks County | 51 ±51* |
| Mohave County | Grand Forks County | 49 ±52* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Phoenix to Fargo, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Arizona and North Dakota.
Cost of moving from Arizona to North Dakota
At about 1,429 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,431 – $8,574 for a two-bedroom home and $7,395 – $9,860 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,630 – $6,173; a freight trailer is $3,087 – $4,116.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,823 – $6,431 | $3,472 – $4,630 | $2,315 – $3,087 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,787 – $7,717 | $4,167 – $5,556 | $2,778 – $3,704 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,431 – $8,574 | $4,630 – $6,173 | $3,087 – $4,116 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,395 – $9,860 | $5,324 – $7,099 | $3,550 – $4,733 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,360 – $11,146 | $6,019 – $8,025 | $4,013 – $5,350 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,646 – $12,861 | $6,945 – $9,260 | $4,630 – $6,173 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,429 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Arizona to North Dakota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale to Bismarck | ~1,270 mi | 7–14 days | $5,715 – $7,620 | $6,572 – $8,763 |
| Mesa to Bismarck | ~1,273 mi | 7–14 days | $5,729 – $7,638 | $6,588 – $8,784 |
| Gilbert to Bismarck | ~1,278 mi | 7–14 days | $5,751 – $7,668 | $6,614 – $8,818 |
| Tempe to Bismarck | ~1,278 mi | 7–14 days | $5,751 – $7,668 | $6,614 – $8,818 |
| Phoenix to Bismarck | ~1,279 mi | 7–14 days | $5,756 – $7,674 | $6,619 – $8,825 |
| Chandler to Bismarck | ~1,283 mi | 7–14 days | $5,774 – $7,698 | $6,640 – $8,853 |
| Tucson to Bismarck | ~1,332 mi | 7–14 days | $5,994 – $7,992 | $6,893 – $9,191 |
| Scottsdale to Fargo | ~1,420 mi | 7–14 days | $6,390 – $8,520 | $7,348 – $9,798 |
| Mesa to Fargo | ~1,421 mi | 7–14 days | $6,395 – $8,526 | $7,354 – $9,805 |
| Gilbert to Fargo | ~1,425 mi | 7–14 days | $6,413 – $8,550 | $7,374 – $9,832 |
| Tempe to Fargo | ~1,427 mi | 7–14 days | $6,422 – $8,562 | $7,385 – $9,846 |
| Phoenix to Fargo | ~1,429 mi | 7–14 days | $6,431 – $8,574 | $7,395 – $9,860 |
| Chandler to Fargo | ~1,431 mi | 7–14 days | $6,440 – $8,586 | $7,405 – $9,874 |
| Tucson to Fargo | ~1,468 mi | 7–14 days | $6,606 – $8,808 | $7,597 – $10,129 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arizona
52 of the 105 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 231 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 152 vehicle inspections (18.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 231 driver inspections (13.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelback Moving IncPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1635834 | 35 | 0 of 26 | 1 of 35 |
| Just-In Time MovingMesa, AZ · USDOT 1759501 | 32 | 1 of 22 | 0 of 32 |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1829172 | 27 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 27 |
| EZ Moving and Hauling LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 3222455 | 13 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 13 |
| SCM MovingFort Mohave, AZ · USDOT 671253 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona, 105 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arizona directory ranks them. At the North Dakota end, 28 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in North Dakota, moving costs in North Dakota, or the reverse trip, North Dakota to Arizona. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to North Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to North Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Fargo, the distance is about 1,429 miles. From our model that is $6,431 – $8,574 for a two-bedroom home and $7,395 – $9,860 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,630 – $6,173 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,087 – $4,116. Across the 14 city pairs we price between Arizona and North Dakota, distances run from 1,270 to 1,468 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to North Dakota take?
Phoenix to Fargo is 3 days on the road (about 26 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to North Dakota?
Yes. A move from Arizona into North Dakota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 366 listed movers based in Arizona, 105 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arizona.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to North Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,087 – $4,116 for a two-bedroom home over 1,429 miles against $6,431 – $8,574 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,630 – $6,173, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to North Dakota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,028 people (±789) moved from Arizona to North Dakota that year, against about 916 (±603) from North Dakota to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 10th-largest source of new residents for North Dakota among the states.