Moving from North Dakota to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Fargo and Phoenix 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 (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.
- ~1,429 miFargo → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,431+2-bedroom, movers
- 14City routes priced
In short
About 916 people moved from North Dakota to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±603), and about 1,028 went the other way. Between Fargo and Phoenix it is about 1,429 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,431 – $8,574 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 22 movers based in North Dakota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from North Dakota to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 916 people a year (±603), against about 1,028 (±789) from Arizona to North Dakota, so Arizona loses about 112 people a year on this exchange. North Dakota is the 36th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Arizona; Arizona took in about 234,819 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | Maricopa County | 326 ±164 |
| Cass County | Pinal County | 274 ±212 |
| Richland County | Pinal County | 217 ±159 |
| Cass County | Mohave County | 135 ±215* |
| Grand Forks County | Maricopa County | 113 ±82 |
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 Phoenix, 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 Arizona.
Cost of moving from North Dakota to Arizona
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 North Dakota to Arizona
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck to Scottsdale | ~1,270 mi | 7–14 days | $5,715 – $7,620 | $6,572 – $8,763 |
| Bismarck to Mesa | ~1,273 mi | 7–14 days | $5,729 – $7,638 | $6,588 – $8,784 |
| Bismarck to Gilbert | ~1,278 mi | 7–14 days | $5,751 – $7,668 | $6,614 – $8,818 |
| Bismarck to Tempe | ~1,278 mi | 7–14 days | $5,751 – $7,668 | $6,614 – $8,818 |
| Bismarck to Phoenix | ~1,279 mi | 7–14 days | $5,756 – $7,674 | $6,619 – $8,825 |
| Bismarck to Chandler | ~1,283 mi | 7–14 days | $5,774 – $7,698 | $6,640 – $8,853 |
| Bismarck to Tucson | ~1,332 mi | 7–14 days | $5,994 – $7,992 | $6,893 – $9,191 |
| Fargo to Scottsdale | ~1,420 mi | 7–14 days | $6,390 – $8,520 | $7,348 – $9,798 |
| Fargo to Mesa | ~1,421 mi | 7–14 days | $6,395 – $8,526 | $7,354 – $9,805 |
| Fargo to Gilbert | ~1,425 mi | 7–14 days | $6,413 – $8,550 | $7,374 – $9,832 |
| Fargo to Tempe | ~1,427 mi | 7–14 days | $6,422 – $8,562 | $7,385 – $9,846 |
| Fargo to Phoenix | ~1,429 mi | 7–14 days | $6,431 – $8,574 | $7,395 – $9,860 |
| Fargo to Chandler | ~1,431 mi | 7–14 days | $6,440 – $8,586 | $7,405 – $9,874 |
| Fargo to Tucson | ~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.
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 Arizona end, 366 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Arizona, moving costs in Arizona, or the reverse trip, Arizona 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 Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from North Dakota to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Fargo and Phoenix, 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 North Dakota and Arizona, distances run from 1,270 to 1,468 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from North Dakota to Arizona take?
Fargo to Phoenix 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 North Dakota to Arizona?
Yes. A move from North Dakota into Arizona 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 Arizona?
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, about $4,630 – $6,173, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from North Dakota to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 916 people (±603) moved from North Dakota to Arizona that year, against about 1,028 (±789) from Arizona to North Dakota. That makes North Dakota the 36th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.