Moving from North Dakota to Alabama
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Fargo and Birmingham it is about 1,237 miles and 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,157 to 1,521 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.
- ~1,237 miFargo → Birmingham
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,567+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from North Dakota to Alabama in 2024 (Census estimate, ±213), and about 0 went the other way. Between Fargo and Birmingham it is about 1,237 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,567 – $7,422 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 22 movers based in North Dakota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from North Dakota to Alabama
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±213), against about 0 (±175) from Alabama to North Dakota, so Alabama gains about 0 people a year on this exchange. North Dakota is the 46th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Alabama; Alabama took in about 119,767 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ward County | Montgomery County | 203 ±282* |
| Grant County | Jefferson County | 16 ±28* |
| Ward County | Houston County | 3 ±4* |
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.
Fargo to Birmingham, 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 North Dakota and Alabama.
Cost of moving from North Dakota to Alabama
At about 1,237 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,567 – $7,422 for a two-bedroom home and $6,401 – $8,535 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,008 – $5,344; a freight trailer is $2,672 – $3,563.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,175 – $5,567 | $3,006 – $4,008 | $2,004 – $2,672 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,010 – $6,680 | $3,607 – $4,809 | $2,405 – $3,206 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,567 – $7,422 | $4,008 – $5,344 | $2,672 – $3,563 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,401 – $8,535 | $4,609 – $6,145 | $3,073 – $4,097 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,236 – $9,649 | $5,210 – $6,947 | $3,473 – $4,631 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,350 – $11,133 | $6,012 – $8,016 | $4,008 – $5,344 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,237 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 North Dakota to Alabama
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo to Huntsville | ~1,157 mi | 3–7 days | $5,207 – $6,942 | $5,987 – $7,983 |
| Fargo to Birmingham | ~1,237 mi | 7–14 days | $5,567 – $7,422 | $6,401 – $8,535 |
| Bismarck to Huntsville | ~1,299 mi | 7–14 days | $5,846 – $7,794 | $6,722 – $8,963 |
| Fargo to Montgomery | ~1,334 mi | 7–14 days | $6,003 – $8,004 | $6,903 – $9,205 |
| Bismarck to Birmingham | ~1,369 mi | 7–14 days | $6,161 – $8,214 | $7,085 – $9,446 |
| Fargo to Mobile | ~1,413 mi | 7–14 days | $6,359 – $8,478 | $7,312 – $9,750 |
| Bismarck to Montgomery | ~1,464 mi | 7–14 days | $6,588 – $8,784 | $7,576 – $10,102 |
| Bismarck to Mobile | ~1,521 mi | 7–14 days | $6,845 – $9,126 | $7,871 – $10,495 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in North Dakota
12 of the 22 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 136 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 7 of 53 vehicle inspections (13.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 136 driver inspections (8.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco MMCWest Fargo, ND · USDOT 3263587 | 77 | 3 of 32 | 3 of 77 |
| Reile's Transfer & Delivery IncFargo, ND · USDOT 36127 | 30 | 3 of 11 | 3 of 30 |
| Senske & SonGrand Forks, ND · USDOT 125571 | 5 | none inspected | 0 of 5 |
| 2 Vets Moving CompanyBismarck, ND · USDOT 3003189 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| Williston TransferWilliston, ND · USDOT 351315 | 4 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| Quality Movers LLCBismarck, ND · USDOT 4271723 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
28 listed household-goods carriers are based in North Dakota, 22 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the North Dakota directory ranks them. At the Alabama end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Alabama, moving costs in Alabama, or the reverse trip, Alabama to North Dakota. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from North Dakota
North Dakota to Alabama moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from North Dakota to Alabama?
Between the two states' main cities, Fargo and Birmingham, the distance is about 1,237 miles. From our model that is $5,567 – $7,422 for a two-bedroom home and $6,401 – $8,535 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,008 – $5,344 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,672 – $3,563. Across the 8 city pairs we price between North Dakota and Alabama, distances run from 1,157 to 1,521 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from North Dakota to Alabama take?
Fargo to Birmingham is 3 days on the road (about 22 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 North Dakota to Alabama?
Yes. A move from North Dakota into Alabama is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 28 listed movers based in North Dakota, 22 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within North Dakota.
What is the cheapest way to move from North Dakota to Alabama?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,672 – $3,563 for a two-bedroom home over 1,237 miles against $5,567 – $7,422 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,008 – $5,344, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from North Dakota to Alabama each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±213) moved from North Dakota to Alabama that year, against about 0 (±175) from Alabama to North Dakota. That makes North Dakota the 46th-largest source of new residents for Alabama among the states.