Moving from North Dakotato Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Fargo and Houston it is about 1,382 miles and 3 days on the road (about 25 hours of driving); the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 938 to 1,666 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Fargo to Houston, 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 Texas.
Cost of moving from North Dakota to Texas
At about 1,382 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,219 – $8,292 for a two-bedroom home and $7,152 – $9,536 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,478 – $5,970; a freight trailer is $2,985 – $3,980.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,664 – $6,219 | $3,358 – $4,478 | $2,239 – $2,985 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,597 – $7,463 | $4,030 – $5,373 | $2,687 – $3,582 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,219 – $8,292 | $4,478 – $5,970 | $2,985 – $3,980 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,152 – $9,536 | $5,149 – $6,866 | $3,433 – $4,577 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,085 – $10,780 | $5,821 – $7,761 | $3,881 – $5,174 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,329 – $12,438 | $6,717 – $8,955 | $4,478 – $5,970 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,382 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 Texas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 15 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck to Amarillo | ~938 mi | 3–7 days | $4,221 – $5,628 | $4,854 – $6,472 |
| Fargo to Amarillo | ~989 mi | 3–7 days | $4,451 – $5,934 | $5,118 – $6,824 |
| Bismarck to Lubbock | ~1,069 mi | 3–7 days | $4,811 – $6,414 | $5,532 – $7,376 |
| Fargo to McKinney | ~1,102 mi | 3–7 days | $4,959 – $6,612 | $5,703 – $7,604 |
| Fargo to Plano | ~1,114 mi | 3–7 days | $5,013 – $6,684 | $5,765 – $7,687 |
| Fargo to Lubbock | ~1,117 mi | 3–7 days | $5,027 – $6,702 | $5,780 – $7,707 |
| Bismarck to McKinney | ~1,125 mi | 3–7 days | $5,063 – $6,750 | $5,822 – $7,763 |
| Fargo to Garland | ~1,125 mi | 3–7 days | $5,063 – $6,750 | $5,822 – $7,763 |
| Fargo to Irving | ~1,130 mi | 3–7 days | $5,085 – $6,780 | $5,848 – $7,797 |
| Bismarck to Plano | ~1,136 mi | 3–7 days | $5,112 – $6,816 | $5,879 – $7,838 |
| Fargo to Dallas | ~1,136 mi | 3–7 days | $5,112 – $6,816 | $5,879 – $7,838 |
| Fargo to Fort Worth | ~1,138 mi | 3–7 days | $5,121 – $6,828 | $5,889 – $7,852 |
| Fargo to Arlington | ~1,139 mi | 3–7 days | $5,126 – $6,834 | $5,894 – $7,859 |
| Bismarck to Garland | ~1,148 mi | 3–7 days | $5,166 – $6,888 | $5,941 – $7,921 |
| Bismarck to Irving | ~1,148 mi | 3–7 days | $5,166 – $6,888 | $5,941 – $7,921 |
| Bismarck to Fort Worth | ~1,152 mi | 3–7 days | $5,184 – $6,912 | $5,962 – $7,949 |
| Bismarck to Arlington | ~1,156 mi | 3–7 days | $5,202 – $6,936 | $5,982 – $7,976 |
| Bismarck to Dallas | ~1,157 mi | 3–7 days | $5,207 – $6,942 | $5,987 – $7,983 |
| Bismarck to El Paso | ~1,263 mi | 7–14 days | $5,684 – $7,578 | $6,536 – $8,715 |
| Fargo to Austin | ~1,339 mi | 7–14 days | $6,026 – $8,034 | $6,929 – $9,239 |
| Bismarck to Austin | ~1,346 mi | 7–14 days | $6,057 – $8,076 | $6,966 – $9,287 |
| Fargo to El Paso | ~1,357 mi | 7–14 days | $6,107 – $8,142 | $7,022 – $9,363 |
| Fargo to Houston | ~1,382 mi | 7–14 days | $6,219 – $8,292 | $7,152 – $9,536 |
| Bismarck to San Antonio | ~1,408 mi | 7–14 days | $6,336 – $8,448 | $7,286 – $9,715 |
| Fargo to San Antonio | ~1,410 mi | 7–14 days | $6,345 – $8,460 | $7,297 – $9,729 |
| Bismarck to Houston | ~1,415 mi | 7–14 days | $6,368 – $8,490 | $7,323 – $9,763 |
| Fargo to Corpus Christi | ~1,540 mi | 7–14 days | $6,930 – $9,240 | $7,969 – $10,626 |
| Bismarck to Corpus Christi | ~1,549 mi | 7–14 days | $6,971 – $9,294 | $8,016 – $10,688 |
| Bismarck to Laredo | ~1,553 mi | 7–14 days | $6,989 – $9,318 | $8,037 – $10,716 |
| Fargo to Laredo | ~1,566 mi | 7–14 days | $7,047 – $9,396 | $8,104 – $10,805 |
| Bismarck to McAllen | ~1,666 mi | 7–14 days | $7,497 – $9,996 | $8,622 – $11,495 |
| Fargo to McAllen | ~1,666 mi | 7–14 days | $7,497 – $9,996 | $8,622 – $11,495 |
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 1,382 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 Texas end
2,438 household-goods carriers are based in Texas — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Houston runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $6,219 – $8,292 | $7,774 – $10,365 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,152 – $9,536 | $8,940 – $11,920 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 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 Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from North Dakota to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Fargo and Houston, the distance is about 1,382 miles. From our model that is $6,219 – $8,292 for a two-bedroom home and $7,152 – $9,536 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,478 – $5,970 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,985 – $3,980. Across the 32 city pairs we price between North Dakota and Texas, distances run from 938 to 1,666 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from North Dakota to Texas take?
Fargo to Houston is 3 days on the road (about 25 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for North Dakota to Texas?
Yes. Any move that crosses from North Dakota into Texas 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 Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,985 – $3,980 for a two-bedroom home over 1,382 miles against $6,219 – $8,292 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 $8,940 – $11,920 rather than $7,152 – $9,536.