Moving from Minnesota to North Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Fargo it is about 250 miles and about 5 hours; the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 250 to 521 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.
- ~250 miMinneapolis → Fargo
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,125+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 7,088 people moved from Minnesota to North Dakota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,389), and about 6,171 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Fargo it is about 250 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,125 – $1,500 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to North Dakota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 7,088 people a year (±1,389), against about 6,171 (±1,506) from North Dakota to Minnesota, so North Dakota gains about 917 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota sends more people to North Dakota than any other state; North Dakota took in about 27,062 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Clay County | Cass County | 2,360 ±915 |
| Hennepin County | Cass County | 629 ±184 |
| Polk County | Grand Forks County | 504 ±179 |
| Itasca County | Cass County | 324 ±341* |
| Hubbard County | Cass County | 295 ±421* |
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.
Minneapolis 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 Minnesota and North Dakota.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to North Dakota
At about 250 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,125 – $1,500 for a two-bedroom home and $1,294 – $1,725 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $810 – $1,080; a freight trailer is $540 – $720.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $844 – $1,125 | $608 – $810 | $405 – $540 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,013 – $1,350 | $729 – $972 | $486 – $648 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,125 – $1,500 | $810 – $1,080 | $540 – $720 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,294 – $1,725 | $932 – $1,242 | $621 – $828 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,463 – $1,950 | $1,053 – $1,404 | $702 – $936 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,688 – $2,250 | $1,215 – $1,620 | $810 – $1,080 |
Transport only, for an estimated 250 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 Minnesota to North Dakota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Fargo | ~250 mi | 1–3 days | $1,125 – $1,500 | $1,294 – $1,725 |
| Saint Paul to Fargo | ~259 mi | 1–3 days | $1,166 – $1,554 | $1,340 – $1,787 |
| Rochester to Fargo | ~336 mi | 1–3 days | $1,512 – $2,016 | $1,739 – $2,318 |
| Minneapolis to Bismarck | ~446 mi | 3–7 days | $2,007 – $2,676 | $2,308 – $3,077 |
| Saint Paul to Bismarck | ~456 mi | 3–7 days | $2,052 – $2,736 | $2,360 – $3,146 |
| Rochester to Bismarck | ~521 mi | 3–7 days | $2,345 – $3,126 | $2,696 – $3,595 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Minnesota
61 of the 92 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,807 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 199 of 939 vehicle inspections (21.2%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 44 of 1,807 driver inspections (2.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay and BayEagan, MN · USDOT 125630 | 954 | 80 of 507 | 12 of 954 |
| Manning Transfer IncBlaine, MN · USDOT 116111 | 104 | 12 of 51 | 1 of 104 |
| C T XRush City, MN · USDOT 493429 | 87 | 24 of 43 | 1 of 87 |
| Polman Transfer IncWadena, MN · USDOT 116195 | 81 | 8 of 31 | 0 of 81 |
| Berger Transfer & Storage IncSaint Paul, MN · USDOT 125665 | 63 | 5 of 36 | 5 of 63 |
| Cool Fuel TransportationClearwater, MN · USDOT 242597 | 60 | 4 of 25 | 0 of 60 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
273 listed household-goods carriers are based in Minnesota, 92 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Minnesota 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 Minnesota. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Minnesota
Minnesota to North Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to North Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Fargo, the distance is about 250 miles. From our model that is $1,125 – $1,500 for a two-bedroom home and $1,294 – $1,725 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $810 – $1,080 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $540 – $720. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Minnesota and North Dakota, distances run from 250 to 521 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to North Dakota take?
Minneapolis to Fargo is about 5 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Minnesota to North Dakota?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into North Dakota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 273 listed movers based in Minnesota, 92 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Minnesota.
What is the cheapest way to move from Minnesota to North Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $540 – $720 for a two-bedroom home over 250 miles against $1,125 – $1,500 with full-service movers. A container, about $810 – $1,080, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to North Dakota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 7,088 people (±1,389) moved from Minnesota to North Dakota that year, against about 6,171 (±1,506) from North Dakota to Minnesota. No other state sends more people to North Dakota.