Moving from Portland, OR to Fargo, ND
About 1,441 miles across a state line, from Oregon into North Dakota, 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 Portland, OR to Fargo, ND covers about 1,441 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $6,485 – $8,646 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 232 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,441 miles from Oregon to North Dakota. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $6,485 – $8,646 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 26 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Portland to Fargo
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,863 – $6,485 | $3,502 – $4,669 | $2,334 – $3,113 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,836 – $7,781 | $4,202 – $5,603 | $2,801 – $3,735 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,485 – $8,646 | $4,669 – $6,225 | $3,113 – $4,150 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,457 – $9,943 | $5,369 – $7,159 | $3,579 – $4,773 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,430 – $11,240 | $6,069 – $8,093 | $4,046 – $5,395 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,727 – $12,969 | $7,003 – $9,338 | $4,669 – $6,225 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,441 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, Portland to Fargo
1,441 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $7,205. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $6,485 to $8,646, 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 Portland to Fargo
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 232 people a year (±229) moved from Multnomah County, OR, home to Portland, to Cass County, ND, home to Fargo. Going the other way: about 36 people a year (±59). Movers from Multnomah County make up 1.5% of the 15,601 people a year who moved into Cass County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Clackamas County, OR | 9,470 ±1,192 |
| Washington County, OR | 8,650 ±1,135 |
| Clark County, WA | 5,403 ±773 |
| King County, WA | 1,552 ±436 |
| Lane County, OR | 1,425 ±453 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Clay County, MN | 2,360 ±915 |
| Burleigh County, ND | 1,187 ±523 |
| Grand Forks County, ND | 867 ±422 |
| Hennepin County, MN | 629 ±184 |
| Richland County, ND | 431 ±307 |
Licensed movers at each end
59 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Portland (111 counting those licensed only inside Oregon). 43 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.2% of their 216 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Service MovingUSDOT 1863079 | Portland · 2 mi | 100 trucks | 78 | 17.4% of 46 |
| Suddath Moving & StorageUSDOT 2482348 | Portland · 5 mi | 29 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Terminal Transfer IncUSDOT 59571 | Portland · 7 mi | 25 trucks | 22 | 25.0% of 16 |
| PDX Movers LLCUSDOT 2353055 | Tualatin · 12 mi | 15 trucks | 34 | 10.3% of 29 |
| Rose City Moving & StorageUSDOT 295098 | Portland · 5 mi | 13 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| A-1 Premium Moving LLCUSDOT 2033832 | Portland · 7 mi | 12 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Fargo end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Fargo: Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco MMC (West Fargo, 33 trucks), 5 Star Moving Inc (Fargo, 4 trucks), The Apartment Movers (West Fargo, 3 trucks), Schmidt and Sons Building Movers Inc (Kindred, 3 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Oregon into North Dakota, 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 Portland to Fargo
Insist on a survey
Over 1,441 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,441 miles of handling.
Arriving in Fargo
A local move inside Fargo later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Fargo are Bismarck (about 220 mi), Minneapolis (about 250 mi), Saint Paul (about 259 mi).
Other routes from Portland
All routes from Portland, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland to Vancouver, WA | ~9 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Portland to Salem, OR | ~51 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Portland to Eugene, OR | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Portland to Olympia, WA | ~123 mi | $554 – $738 |
| Portland to Tacoma, WA | ~140 mi | $630 – $840 |
| Portland to Seattle, WA | 174 mi | $783 – $1,044 |
| Portland to Spokane, WA | ~338 mi | $1,521 – $2,028 |
| Portland to Boise, ID | ~402 mi | $1,809 – $2,412 |
Also moving to Fargo: from Bismarck, ND, from Minneapolis, MN, from Saint Paul, MN, from Sioux Falls, SD.
Portland to Fargo moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Portland, OR to Fargo?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,441 miles cost about $4,863 – $6,485 for a studio, $6,485 – $8,646 for a two-bedroom home and $7,457 – $9,943 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Portland, OR to Fargo take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 26 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Portland, OR to Fargo?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,113 – $4,150 for a two-bedroom home, against $6,485 – $8,646 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,669 – $6,225.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Portland, OR to Fargo?
Yes. Portland is in Oregon and Fargo is in North Dakota, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 59 listed movers within 30 miles of Portland hold it.
How many people move from Portland, OR to Fargo each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 232 people a year (margin of error ±229) moved from Multnomah County, which contains Portland, to Cass County, which contains Fargo.
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.