Moving from North Dakotato Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Fargo and Denver it is about 748 miles and 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 562 to 802 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Fargo to Denver, 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 Colorado.
Cost of moving from North Dakota to Colorado
At about 748 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,366 – $4,488 for a two-bedroom home and $3,871 – $5,161 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,424 – $3,231; a freight trailer is $1,616 – $2,154.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,525 – $3,366 | $1,818 – $2,424 | $1,212 – $1,616 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,029 – $4,039 | $2,181 – $2,908 | $1,454 – $1,939 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,366 – $4,488 | $2,424 – $3,231 | $1,616 – $2,154 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,871 – $5,161 | $2,787 – $3,716 | $1,858 – $2,477 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,376 – $5,834 | $3,151 – $4,201 | $2,100 – $2,801 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,049 – $6,732 | $3,635 – $4,847 | $2,424 – $3,231 |
Transport only, for an estimated 748 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 Colorado
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck to Fort Collins | ~562 mi | 3–7 days | $2,529 – $3,372 | $2,908 – $3,878 |
| Bismarck to Aurora | ~618 mi | 3–7 days | $2,781 – $3,708 | $3,198 – $4,264 |
| Bismarck to Denver | ~620 mi | 3–7 days | $2,790 – $3,720 | $3,209 – $4,278 |
| Bismarck to Colorado Springs | ~685 mi | 3–7 days | $3,083 – $4,110 | $3,545 – $4,726 |
| Fargo to Fort Collins | ~701 mi | 3–7 days | $3,155 – $4,206 | $3,628 – $4,837 |
| Fargo to Aurora | ~744 mi | 3–7 days | $3,348 – $4,464 | $3,850 – $5,134 |
| Fargo to Denver | ~748 mi | 3–7 days | $3,366 – $4,488 | $3,871 – $5,161 |
| Fargo to Colorado Springs | ~802 mi | 3–7 days | $3,609 – $4,812 | $4,150 – $5,534 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 748 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in North Dakota
28 household-goods carriers in North Dakota are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Aaction Movers, Bismarck · USDOT 212818 · 37 trucks
- Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco Mmc, West Fargo · USDOT 3263587 · 33 trucks
- Reile'S Transfer & Delivery Inc, Fargo · USDOT 36127 · 15 trucks
- 2 Vets Moving Company, Bismarck · USDOT 3003189 · 11 trucks
- Senske & Son, Grand Forks · USDOT 125571 · 8 trucks
At the Colorado end
503 household-goods carriers are based in Colorado — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Denver runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $3,366 – $4,488 | $4,208 – $5,610 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,871 – $5,161 | $4,839 – $6,451 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from North Dakota
North Dakota to Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from North Dakota to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Fargo and Denver, the distance is about 748 miles. From our model that is $3,366 – $4,488 for a two-bedroom home and $3,871 – $5,161 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,424 – $3,231 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,616 – $2,154. Across the 8 city pairs we price between North Dakota and Colorado, distances run from 562 to 802 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from North Dakota to Colorado take?
Fargo to Denver is 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for North Dakota to Colorado?
Yes. Any move that crosses from North Dakota into Colorado is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from North Dakota to Colorado?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,616 – $2,154 for a two-bedroom home over 748 miles against $3,366 – $4,488 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $4,839 – $6,451 rather than $3,871 – $5,161.