Moving from North Dakota to 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 (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.
- ~1,382 miFargo → Houston
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,219+2-bedroom, movers
- 32City routes priced
In short
About 1,462 people moved from North Dakota to Texas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,313), and about 1,407 went the other way. Between Fargo and Houston it is about 1,382 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,219 – $8,292 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 22 movers based in North Dakota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from North Dakota to Texas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,462 people a year (±1,313), against about 1,407 (±661) from Texas to North Dakota, so Texas gains about 55 people a year on this exchange. North Dakota is the 42nd-largest of the 50 states sending people to Texas; Texas took in about 556,156 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Williams County | Bexar County | 172 ±209* |
| Cass County | Bell County | 126 ±168* |
| Cass County | Tarrant County | 121 ±183* |
| Ward County | Guadalupe County | 108 ±141* |
| Mountrail County | Montgomery County | 102 ±159* |
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 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. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| 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.
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 Texas end, 2,409 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Texas, moving costs in Texas, or the reverse trip, Texas 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 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. A move from North Dakota into Texas 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 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, about $4,478 – $5,970, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from North Dakota to Texas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,462 people (±1,313) moved from North Dakota to Texas that year, against about 1,407 (±661) from Texas to North Dakota. That makes North Dakota the 42nd-largest source of new residents for Texas among the states.