Moving from Texasto North Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Fargo 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.
Houston to Fargo, 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 Texas and North Dakota.
Cost of moving from Texas to North Dakota
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 Texas to North Dakota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo to Bismarck | ~938 mi | 3–7 days | $4,221 – $5,628 | $4,854 – $6,472 |
| Amarillo to Fargo | ~989 mi | 3–7 days | $4,451 – $5,934 | $5,118 – $6,824 |
| Lubbock to Bismarck | ~1,069 mi | 3–7 days | $4,811 – $6,414 | $5,532 – $7,376 |
| McKinney to Fargo | ~1,102 mi | 3–7 days | $4,959 – $6,612 | $5,703 – $7,604 |
| Plano to Fargo | ~1,114 mi | 3–7 days | $5,013 – $6,684 | $5,765 – $7,687 |
| Lubbock to Fargo | ~1,117 mi | 3–7 days | $5,027 – $6,702 | $5,780 – $7,707 |
| Garland to Fargo | ~1,125 mi | 3–7 days | $5,063 – $6,750 | $5,822 – $7,763 |
| McKinney to Bismarck | ~1,125 mi | 3–7 days | $5,063 – $6,750 | $5,822 – $7,763 |
| Irving to Fargo | ~1,130 mi | 3–7 days | $5,085 – $6,780 | $5,848 – $7,797 |
| Dallas to Fargo | ~1,136 mi | 3–7 days | $5,112 – $6,816 | $5,879 – $7,838 |
| Plano to Bismarck | ~1,136 mi | 3–7 days | $5,112 – $6,816 | $5,879 – $7,838 |
| Fort Worth to Fargo | ~1,138 mi | 3–7 days | $5,121 – $6,828 | $5,889 – $7,852 |
| Arlington to Fargo | ~1,139 mi | 3–7 days | $5,126 – $6,834 | $5,894 – $7,859 |
| Garland to Bismarck | ~1,148 mi | 3–7 days | $5,166 – $6,888 | $5,941 – $7,921 |
| Irving to Bismarck | ~1,148 mi | 3–7 days | $5,166 – $6,888 | $5,941 – $7,921 |
| Fort Worth to Bismarck | ~1,152 mi | 3–7 days | $5,184 – $6,912 | $5,962 – $7,949 |
| Arlington to Bismarck | ~1,156 mi | 3–7 days | $5,202 – $6,936 | $5,982 – $7,976 |
| Dallas to Bismarck | ~1,157 mi | 3–7 days | $5,207 – $6,942 | $5,987 – $7,983 |
| El Paso to Bismarck | ~1,263 mi | 7–14 days | $5,684 – $7,578 | $6,536 – $8,715 |
| Austin to Fargo | ~1,339 mi | 7–14 days | $6,026 – $8,034 | $6,929 – $9,239 |
| Austin to Bismarck | ~1,346 mi | 7–14 days | $6,057 – $8,076 | $6,966 – $9,287 |
| El Paso to Fargo | ~1,357 mi | 7–14 days | $6,107 – $8,142 | $7,022 – $9,363 |
| Houston to Fargo | ~1,382 mi | 7–14 days | $6,219 – $8,292 | $7,152 – $9,536 |
| San Antonio to Bismarck | ~1,408 mi | 7–14 days | $6,336 – $8,448 | $7,286 – $9,715 |
| San Antonio to Fargo | ~1,410 mi | 7–14 days | $6,345 – $8,460 | $7,297 – $9,729 |
| Houston to Bismarck | ~1,415 mi | 7–14 days | $6,368 – $8,490 | $7,323 – $9,763 |
| Corpus Christi to Fargo | ~1,540 mi | 7–14 days | $6,930 – $9,240 | $7,969 – $10,626 |
| Corpus Christi to Bismarck | ~1,549 mi | 7–14 days | $6,971 – $9,294 | $8,016 – $10,688 |
| Laredo to Bismarck | ~1,553 mi | 7–14 days | $6,989 – $9,318 | $8,037 – $10,716 |
| Laredo to Fargo | ~1,566 mi | 7–14 days | $7,047 – $9,396 | $8,104 – $10,805 |
| McAllen to Bismarck | ~1,666 mi | 7–14 days | $7,497 – $9,996 | $8,622 – $11,495 |
| McAllen to Fargo | ~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 Texas
2,438 household-goods carriers in Texas are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Apple Moving, Austin · USDOT 3538096 · 185 trucks
- Scobey Moving & Storage Ltd, San Antonio · USDOT 1274056 · 123 trucks
- 3 Men Movers, Houston · USDOT 1914113 · 95 trucks
- Suddath Moving & Storage, Coppell · USDOT 1038245 · 65 trucks
- Armstrong Relocation, Carrollton · USDOT 449294 · 54 trucks
At the North Dakota end
28 household-goods carriers are based in North Dakota — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Fargo 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 Texas
Texas to North Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to North Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Fargo, 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 Texas and North Dakota, distances run from 938 to 1,666 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to North Dakota take?
Houston to Fargo 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 Texas to North Dakota?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Texas into North Dakota 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 Texas to North Dakota?
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.