Moving from Bismarck, ND to Fargo, ND
About 220 miles inside North Dakota. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by North Dakota, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Bismarck, ND to Fargo, ND covers about 220 miles and is a move within North Dakota. Full-service movers cost $990 – $1,320 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 1,187 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 220 miles, about 4 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $990 – $1,320. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within North Dakota
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Bismarck to Fargo
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $743 – $990 | $535 – $713 | $356 – $475 |
| 1 bedroom | $891 – $1,188 | $642 – $855 | $428 – $570 |
| 2 bedrooms | $990 – $1,320 | $713 – $950 | $475 – $634 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,138 – $1,518 | $820 – $1,093 | $546 – $729 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,287 – $1,716 | $927 – $1,236 | $618 – $824 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,485 – $1,980 | $1,069 – $1,426 | $713 – $950 |
Transport only, for an estimated 220 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Bismarck to Fargo
220 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,100. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $990 to $1,320, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Bismarck to Fargo
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,187 people a year (±523) moved from Burleigh County, ND, home to Bismarck, to Cass County, ND, home to Fargo. Going the other way: about 363 people a year (±143). Movers from Burleigh County make up 7.6% of the 15,601 people a year who moved into Cass County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Morton County, ND | 1,542 ±518 |
| Cass County, ND | 1,187 ±523 |
| Grand Forks County, ND | 208 ±100 |
| McLean County, ND | 180 ±78 |
| Kootenai County, ID | 153 ±208 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Clay County, MN | 2,360 ±915 |
| Burleigh County, ND | 1,187 ±523 |
| Grand Forks County, ND | 867 ±422 |
| Hennepin County, MN | 629 ±184 |
| Richland County, ND | 431 ±307 |
Licensed movers at each end
6 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Bismarck. 4 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 0.0% of their 5 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaction MoversUSDOT 212818 | Bismarck · 4 mi | 37 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| 2 Vets Moving CompanyUSDOT 3003189 | Bismarck · 4 mi | 11 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Hometown Moving IncUSDOT 1312954 | Mandan · 9 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| Quality Movers LLCUSDOT 4271723 | Bismarck · 4 mi | 2 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Access RelocationUSDOT 2424117 | Bismarck · 4 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Jobbers Moving & StorageUSDOT 188512 | Bismarck · 4 mi | 2 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Fargo end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Fargo: Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco MMC (West Fargo, 33 trucks), 5 Star Moving Inc (Fargo, 4 trucks), The Apartment Movers (West Fargo, 3 trucks), Schmidt and Sons Building Movers Inc (Kindred, 3 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in North Dakota, so North Dakota rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which North Dakota licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside North Dakota, so your protection on this 220-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Bismarck to Fargo
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 220 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Fargo
A local move inside Fargo later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Fargo are Bismarck (about 220 mi), Minneapolis (about 250 mi), Saint Paul (about 259 mi).
Other routes from Bismarck
All routes from Bismarck, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|
Also moving to Fargo: from Minneapolis, MN, from Saint Paul, MN, from Sioux Falls, SD, from Omaha, NE.
Bismarck to Fargo moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Bismarck to Fargo?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 220 miles cost about $743 – $990 for a studio, $990 – $1,320 for a two-bedroom home and $1,138 – $1,518 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Bismarck to Fargo take?
The drive is about 4 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Bismarck to Fargo?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $475 – $634 for a two-bedroom home, against $990 – $1,320 with full-service movers; a moving container is $713 – $950.
Is Bismarck to Fargo an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in North Dakota, so the move is regulated by North Dakota rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever North Dakota requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Bismarck to Fargo each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,187 people a year (margin of error ±523) moved from Burleigh County, which contains Bismarck, to Cass County, which contains Fargo.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.