Moving from North Dakota to 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 (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.
- ~748 miFargo → Denver
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,366+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 535 people moved from North Dakota to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±464), and about 1,372 went the other way. Between Fargo and Denver it is about 748 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,366 – $4,488 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 22 movers based in North Dakota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from North Dakota to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 535 people a year (±464), against about 1,372 (±862) from Colorado to North Dakota, so Colorado loses about 837 people a year on this exchange. North Dakota is the 41st-largest of the 47 states sending people to Colorado; Colorado took in about 181,683 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks County | El Paso County | 167 ±132 |
| Towner County | Kit Carson County | 114 ±123* |
| Williams County | Mesa County | 96 ±137* |
| Ward County | Larimer County | 85 ±68 |
| Burleigh County | Arapahoe County | 68 ±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 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. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| 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.
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 Colorado end, 498 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Colorado, moving costs in Colorado, or the reverse trip, Colorado 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 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. A move from North Dakota into Colorado 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 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, about $2,424 – $3,231, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from North Dakota to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 535 people (±464) moved from North Dakota to Colorado that year, against about 1,372 (±862) from Colorado to North Dakota. That makes North Dakota the 41st-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.