Moving from Arizonato 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 7 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,429 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Arizona
373 household-goods carriers in Arizona are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Dircks Moving & Logistics, Phoenix · USDOT 923640 · 24 trucks
- Muscular Moving Men Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 1829172 · 22 trucks
- Camelback Moving Inc, Phoenix · USDOT 1635834 · 20 trucks
- M&S Trucking And Moving Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 4035484 · 20 trucks
- Just-In Time Moving, Mesa · USDOT 1759501 · 20 trucks
At the North Dakota end
28 household-goods carriers are based in North Dakota — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Fargo runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $6,431 – $8,574 | $8,039 – $10,718 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,395 – $9,860 | $9,244 – $12,325 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from Arizona into North Dakota is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $9,244 – $12,325 rather than $7,395 – $9,860.