Moving from Connecticut to North Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Fargo it is about 1,443 miles and 3 days on the road (about 26 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,421 to 1,663 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.
- ~1,443 miHartford → Fargo
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,494+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 165 people moved from Connecticut to North Dakota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±233), and about 0 went the other way. Between Hartford and Fargo it is about 1,443 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,494 – $8,658 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to North Dakota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 165 people a year (±233), against about 0 (±225) from North Dakota to Connecticut, so North Dakota gains about 165 people a year on this exchange. Connecticut is the 25th-largest of the 42 states sending people to North Dakota; North Dakota took in about 27,062 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County | Grand Forks County | 14 ±17* |
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.
Hartford 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 Connecticut and North Dakota.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to North Dakota
At about 1,443 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,494 – $8,658 for a two-bedroom home and $7,468 – $9,957 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,675 – $6,234; a freight trailer is $3,117 – $4,156.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,870 – $6,494 | $3,506 – $4,675 | $2,338 – $3,117 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,844 – $7,792 | $4,208 – $5,610 | $2,805 – $3,740 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,494 – $8,658 | $4,675 – $6,234 | $3,117 – $4,156 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,468 – $9,957 | $5,377 – $7,169 | $3,584 – $4,779 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,442 – $11,255 | $6,078 – $8,104 | $4,052 – $5,403 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,740 – $12,987 | $7,013 – $9,351 | $4,675 – $6,234 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,443 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 Connecticut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford to Fargo | ~1,421 mi | 7–14 days | $6,395 – $8,526 | $7,354 – $9,805 |
| Bridgeport to Fargo | ~1,435 mi | 7–14 days | $6,458 – $8,610 | $7,426 – $9,901 |
| Hartford to Fargo | ~1,443 mi | 7–14 days | $6,494 – $8,658 | $7,468 – $9,957 |
| New Haven to Fargo | ~1,445 mi | 7–14 days | $6,503 – $8,670 | $7,478 – $9,970 |
| Stamford to Bismarck | ~1,638 mi | 7–14 days | $7,371 – $9,828 | $8,477 – $11,302 |
| Bridgeport to Bismarck | ~1,652 mi | 7–14 days | $7,434 – $9,912 | $8,549 – $11,399 |
| Hartford to Bismarck | ~1,662 mi | 7–14 days | $7,479 – $9,972 | $8,601 – $11,468 |
| New Haven to Bismarck | ~1,663 mi | 7–14 days | $7,484 – $9,978 | $8,606 – $11,475 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Connecticut
56 of the 101 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 372 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 36 of 209 vehicle inspections (17.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 47 of 372 driver inspections (12.6%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984Greenwich, CT · USDOT 2396811 | 33 | 4 of 25 | 5 of 33 |
| Siracusa Group Moving AllianceNew Britain, CT · USDOT 352585 | 29 | 2 of 16 | 1 of 29 |
| Lippincott Van LinesWinsted, CT · USDOT 731441 | 27 | 4 of 17 | 3 of 27 |
| Action Moving and Storage and Logistics LLCWest Haven, CT · USDOT 806405 | 23 | 0 of 15 | 1 of 23 |
| Z T E Van LinesVernon Rockville, CT · USDOT 3313395 | 21 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 21 |
| Rt Relocation LLCCheshire, CT · USDOT 3285714 | 17 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 17 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Connecticut, 101 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Connecticut 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 Connecticut. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Connecticut
Connecticut to North Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to North Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Fargo, the distance is about 1,443 miles. From our model that is $6,494 – $8,658 for a two-bedroom home and $7,468 – $9,957 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,675 – $6,234 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,117 – $4,156. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Connecticut and North Dakota, distances run from 1,421 to 1,663 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to North Dakota take?
Hartford 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 Connecticut to North Dakota?
Yes. A move from Connecticut into North Dakota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Connecticut, 101 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Connecticut.
What is the cheapest way to move from Connecticut to North Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,117 – $4,156 for a two-bedroom home over 1,443 miles against $6,494 – $8,658 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,675 – $6,234, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to North Dakota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 165 people (±233) moved from Connecticut to North Dakota that year, against about 0 (±225) from North Dakota to Connecticut. That makes Connecticut the 25th-largest source of new residents for North Dakota among the states.