Popular Moving Routes from Bismarck, ND
10 routes out of Bismarck, each priced by home size from one published model. The nearest is Fargo, ND at about 220 miles; the farthest is New York City, NY at about 1,624. 1 stay inside North Dakota, 9 cross a state line.
Prices are model estimates, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from coordinates. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
Moving within North Dakota from Bismarck
Routes that stay inside North Dakota. Under 100 miles they are billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight — but all of them are regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck to Fargo, ND | ~220 mi | 4 hr | 1–3 days | $990 – $1,320 | $1,138 – $1,518 |
Regional routes from Bismarck
Out-of-state destinations under 500 miles. Short interstate hauls: priced on weight, federally regulated, and usually run on a dedicated truck with a tight delivery date.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck to Rapid City, SD | ~260 mi | 5 hr | 1–3 days | $1,170 – $1,560 | $1,346 – $1,794 |
| Bismarck to Sioux Falls, SD | ~349 mi | 6 hr | 1–3 days | $1,571 – $2,094 | $1,806 – $2,408 |
| Bismarck to Billings, MT | ~437 mi | 8 hr | 3–7 days | $1,967 – $2,622 | $2,261 – $3,015 |
| Bismarck to Minneapolis, MN | ~446 mi | 8 hr | 3–7 days | $2,007 – $2,676 | $2,308 – $3,077 |
Long-distance routes from Bismarck
500 miles and beyond. These mostly move as consolidated freight, which is why the cost per mile falls with distance and why the delivery is a window rather than a date.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck to Denver, CO | ~620 mi | 2 days | 3–7 days | $2,790 – $3,720 | $3,209 – $4,278 |
| Bismarck to Kansas City, MO | ~720 mi | 2 days | 3–7 days | $3,240 – $4,320 | $3,726 – $4,968 |
| Bismarck to Chicago, IL | ~855 mi | 2 days | 3–7 days | $3,848 – $5,130 | $4,425 – $5,899 |
| Bismarck to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,478 mi | 3 days | 7–14 days | $6,651 – $8,868 | $7,649 – $10,198 |
| Bismarck to New York City, NY | ~1,624 mi | 4 days | 7–14 days | $7,308 – $9,744 | $8,404 – $11,206 |
Local moves inside Bismarck
Across town is an hourly job: crew × rate × hours plus about $75 travel. Full-service crews run about $45 to $57 per mover per hour. What moves the number is access and packing, not the miles.
| Home size | Crew | Hours on site | Full-service cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 2–3 h | $255 – $417 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $345 – $645 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 movers | 5–7 h | $525 – $873 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 movers | 6–9 h | $885 – $1,614 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 movers | 8–10 h | $1,515 – $2,355 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 movers | 10–12 h | $1,875 – $2,811 |
The full Bismarck moving cost guide covers what pushes an hourly job up and the cities nearest to Bismarck.
Moving to Bismarck
Routes we price into Bismarck, nearest first. Same model, same distances, written from the other end.
Movers in Bismarck
28 household-goods carriers based in North Dakota are active on the FMCSA register. Licensed movers in North Dakota lists the largest with USDOT numbers, so you can read a safety record before you call.
Routes from other North Dakota cities
Bismarck moving routes FAQ
What is the cheapest route to move from Bismarck?
By distance, Fargo, ND at about 220 miles: about $990 – $1,320 for a two-bedroom home with full-service movers, or $475 – $634 on a freight trailer you load yourself. Distance drives the price once you leave the local band, so the nearest destination is the cheapest one.
How much does it cost to move from Bismarck to New York City, NY?
About 1,624 miles, the longest route we publish from Bismarck. From our model that is $7,308 – $9,744 for a two-bedroom home and $8,404 – $11,206 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only, with a delivery window of 7–14 days.
How much do local movers cost in Bismarck?
A move inside Bismarck is billed by the hour: about $45 to $57 per mover per hour for a full-service crew plus a travel fee of around $75. A studio with a crew of 2 for 2 to 3 hours is $255 – $417; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is $885 – $1,614.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover to leave Bismarck?
Only if the move crosses a state line. 9 of the 10 routes we publish from Bismarck do, and for those the carrier must hold active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. The 1 route that stay inside North Dakota are regulated by the state instead, and the federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply to them.
How are these Bismarck route distances and prices worked out?
The distances are estimated from city coordinates using the median road-to-straight-line ratio across our measured corridors, and are marked approximate. Prices come from one published model — distance × home-size factor × service rate past 100 miles, hourly inside it — so every route on this page is comparable with every other.