Moving from North Dakota to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Fargo and Minneapolis it is about 250 miles and about 5 hours; the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 250 to 521 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.
- ~250 miFargo → Minneapolis
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,125+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 6,171 people moved from North Dakota to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,506), and about 7,088 went the other way. Between Fargo and Minneapolis it is about 250 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,125 – $1,500 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 22 movers based in North Dakota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from North Dakota to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 6,171 people a year (±1,506), against about 7,088 (±1,389) from Minnesota to North Dakota, so Minnesota loses about 917 people a year on this exchange. North Dakota is the 3rd-largest of the 47 states sending people to Minnesota; Minnesota took in about 104,339 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | Clay County | 2,741 ±697 |
| Grand Forks County | Polk County | 851 ±277 |
| Cass County | Hennepin County | 527 ±178 |
| Grand Forks County | Hennepin County | 358 ±288 |
| Cass County | Ramsey County | 235 ±124 |
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.
Fargo to Minneapolis, 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 Minnesota.
Cost of moving from North Dakota to Minnesota
At about 250 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,125 – $1,500 for a two-bedroom home and $1,294 – $1,725 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $810 – $1,080; a freight trailer is $540 – $720.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $844 – $1,125 | $608 – $810 | $405 – $540 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,013 – $1,350 | $729 – $972 | $486 – $648 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,125 – $1,500 | $810 – $1,080 | $540 – $720 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,294 – $1,725 | $932 – $1,242 | $621 – $828 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,463 – $1,950 | $1,053 – $1,404 | $702 – $936 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,688 – $2,250 | $1,215 – $1,620 | $810 – $1,080 |
Transport only, for an estimated 250 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 Minnesota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo to Minneapolis | ~250 mi | 1–3 days | $1,125 – $1,500 | $1,294 – $1,725 |
| Fargo to Saint Paul | ~259 mi | 1–3 days | $1,166 – $1,554 | $1,340 – $1,787 |
| Fargo to Rochester | ~336 mi | 1–3 days | $1,512 – $2,016 | $1,739 – $2,318 |
| Bismarck to Minneapolis | ~446 mi | 3–7 days | $2,007 – $2,676 | $2,308 – $3,077 |
| Bismarck to Saint Paul | ~456 mi | 3–7 days | $2,052 – $2,736 | $2,360 – $3,146 |
| Bismarck to Rochester | ~521 mi | 3–7 days | $2,345 – $3,126 | $2,696 – $3,595 |
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 Minnesota end, 273 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Minnesota, moving costs in Minnesota, or the reverse trip, Minnesota 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 Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from North Dakota to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Fargo and Minneapolis, the distance is about 250 miles. From our model that is $1,125 – $1,500 for a two-bedroom home and $1,294 – $1,725 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $810 – $1,080 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $540 – $720. Across the 6 city pairs we price between North Dakota and Minnesota, distances run from 250 to 521 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from North Dakota to Minnesota take?
Fargo to Minneapolis is about 5 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for North Dakota to Minnesota?
Yes. A move from North Dakota into Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $540 – $720 for a two-bedroom home over 250 miles against $1,125 – $1,500 with full-service movers. A container, about $810 – $1,080, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from North Dakota to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 6,171 people (±1,506) moved from North Dakota to Minnesota that year, against about 7,088 (±1,389) from Minnesota to North Dakota. That makes North Dakota the 3rd-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.