Popular Moving Routes in North Dakota
14 routes out of 2 North Dakota cities, priced by home size from one published model: 1 that stay inside the state, 12 that leave it, and a page for North Dakota to every other state.
Prices are estimates from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Licensed-mover counts: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, pulled 2026-09-23. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
- 2Cities covered
- 14Routes priced
- 28Licensed movers based here
- $525+Local 2-bed move
In short
With full-service movers, a two-bedroom move out of North Dakota costs about $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 miles and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000 miles, from our published model. Across town it is hourly, about $45 to $57 per mover per hour. We price 14 routes from 2 North Dakota cities.
North Dakota cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within North Dakota, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within North Dakota
Every pair of North Dakota cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by North Dakota, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck to Fargo | ~220 mi | 4 hr | $990 – $1,320 | $1,138 – $1,518 |
Leaving North Dakota: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo to Washington, DC | ~1,326 mi | 7–14 days | $5,967 – $7,956 | $6,862 – $9,149 |
| Fargo to Atlanta, GA | ~1,300 mi | 7–14 days | $5,850 – $7,800 | $6,727 – $8,970 |
| Fargo to Phoenix, AZ | ~1,429 mi | 7–14 days | $6,431 – $8,574 | $7,395 – $9,860 |
| Fargo to Minneapolis, MN | ~250 mi | 1–3 days | $1,125 – $1,500 | $1,294 – $1,725 |
| Fargo to Saint Paul, MN | ~259 mi | 1–3 days | $1,166 – $1,554 | $1,340 – $1,787 |
| Fargo to Sioux Falls, SD | ~268 mi | 1–3 days | $1,206 – $1,608 | $1,387 – $1,849 |
| Fargo to Rochester, MN | ~336 mi | 1–3 days | $1,512 – $2,016 | $1,739 – $2,318 |
| Fargo to Salt Lake City, UT | ~1,004 mi | 3–7 days | $4,518 – $6,024 | $5,196 – $6,928 |
| Fargo to Tucson, AZ | ~1,468 mi | 7–14 days | $6,606 – $8,808 | $7,597 – $10,129 |
| Fargo to Reno, NV | ~1,469 mi | 7–14 days | $6,611 – $8,814 | $7,602 – $10,136 |
| Fargo to Roseville, CA | ~1,581 mi | 7–14 days | $7,115 – $9,486 | $8,182 – $10,909 |
| Fargo to San Bernardino, CA | ~1,613 mi | 7–14 days | $7,259 – $9,678 | $8,347 – $11,130 |
North Dakota to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and North Dakota's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in North Dakota.
What moving from North Dakota costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $525 – $873 | $885 – $1,614 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The North Dakota moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in North Dakota lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
North Dakota moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within North Dakota?
Across town it is hourly: about $45 to $57 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $525 – $873. Between North Dakota cities we price 1 pair, from Bismarck to Fargo at about 220 miles ($990 – $1,320 for two bedrooms) to Bismarck to Fargo at about 220 miles ($990 – $1,320).
How much does it cost to move out of North Dakota?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is Minnesota at about 250 miles; the farthest is Hawaii at about 4,433. Every North Dakota-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside North Dakota regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside North Dakota is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in North Dakota?
28 household-goods carriers based in North Dakota are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.