Moving from Fargo, ND to Saint Paul, MN
About 259 miles across a state line, from North Dakota into Minnesota, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Fargo, ND to Saint Paul, MN covers about 259 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,166 – $1,554 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 235 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 259 miles, about 5 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 $1,166 – $1,554. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 5 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Fargo to Saint Paul
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $874 – $1,166 | $629 – $839 | $420 – $559 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,049 – $1,399 | $755 – $1,007 | $503 – $671 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,166 – $1,554 | $839 – $1,119 | $559 – $746 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,340 – $1,787 | $965 – $1,287 | $643 – $858 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,515 – $2,020 | $1,091 – $1,455 | $727 – $970 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,748 – $2,331 | $1,259 – $1,678 | $839 – $1,119 |
Transport only, for an estimated 259 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, Fargo to Saint Paul
259 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,295. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,166 to $1,554, 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 Fargo to Saint Paul
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 235 people a year (±124) moved from Cass County, ND, home to Fargo, to Ramsey County, MN, home to Saint Paul. Going the other way: about 49 people a year (±31). Movers from Cass County make up 0.5% of the 42,856 people a year who moved into Ramsey County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 6,171 people a year (±1,506) moving from North Dakota to Minnesota and about 7,088 people a year (±1,389) from Minnesota to North Dakota — a net gain for North Dakota of about 917 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Clay County, MN | 2,741 ±697 |
| Grand Forks County, ND | 1,045 ±348 |
| Hennepin County, MN | 527 ±178 |
| Burleigh County, ND | 363 ±143 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 326 ±164 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Hennepin County, MN | 12,138 ±1,365 |
| Washington County, MN | 4,329 ±716 |
| Dakota County, MN | 3,765 ±542 |
| Anoka County, MN | 3,367 ±811 |
| Cook County, IL | 886 ±412 |
Licensed movers at each end
9 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Fargo (11 counting those licensed only inside North Dakota). 4 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 8.8% of their 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco MMCUSDOT 3263587 | West Fargo · 7 mi | 33 trucks | 77 | 9.4% of 32 |
| 5 Star Moving IncUSDOT 1087336 | Fargo · 4 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| The Apartment MoversUSDOT 513176 | West Fargo · 7 mi | 3 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Schmidt and Sons Building Movers IncUSDOT 1178202 | Kindred · 20 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| Simple MovesUSDOT 4483504 | Fargo · 2 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Union Storage and Transfer CompanyUSDOT 282209 | Fargo · 2 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Saint Paul end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Saint Paul: Bay and Bay (Eagan, 360 trucks), Beltmann Relocation Group (Roseville, 269 trucks), Berger Transfer & Storage Inc (Saint Paul, 221 trucks), Manning Transfer Inc (Blaine, 60 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from North Dakota into Minnesota, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Fargo to Saint Paul
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 259 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 Saint Paul
A local move inside Saint Paul later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $535 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $903 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Saint Paul are Minneapolis (about 10 mi), Rochester (about 83 mi), Sioux Falls (about 238 mi).
Other routes from Fargo
All routes from Fargo, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo to Bismarck, ND | ~220 mi | $990 – $1,320 |
| Fargo to Minneapolis, MN | ~250 mi | $1,125 – $1,500 |
| Fargo to Sioux Falls, SD | ~268 mi | $1,206 – $1,608 |
| Fargo to Rochester, MN | ~336 mi | $1,512 – $2,016 |
| Fargo to Salt Lake City, UT | ~1,004 mi | $4,518 – $6,024 |
| Fargo to Atlanta, GA | ~1,300 mi | $5,850 – $7,800 |
| Fargo to Washington, DC | ~1,326 mi | $5,967 – $7,956 |
| Fargo to Phoenix, AZ | ~1,429 mi | $6,431 – $8,574 |
Also moving to Saint Paul: from Minneapolis, MN, from Rochester, MN, from Madison, WI, from Milwaukee, WI.
Fargo to Saint Paul moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fargo to Saint Paul?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 259 miles cost about $874 – $1,166 for a studio, $1,166 – $1,554 for a two-bedroom home and $1,340 – $1,787 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fargo to Saint Paul take?
The drive is about 5 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 Fargo to Saint Paul?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $559 – $746 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,166 – $1,554 with full-service movers; a moving container is $839 – $1,119.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fargo to Saint Paul?
Yes. Fargo is in North Dakota and Saint Paul is in Minnesota, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 9 listed movers within 30 miles of Fargo hold it.
How many people move from Fargo to Saint Paul each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 235 people a year (margin of error ±124) moved from Cass County, which contains Fargo, to Ramsey County, which contains Saint Paul.
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.