Moving from Virginia to North Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Virginia Beach and Fargo it is about 1,480 miles and 3 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,324 to 1,681 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.
- ~1,480 miVirginia Beach → Fargo
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,660+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 350 people moved from Virginia to North Dakota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±386), and about 0 went the other way. Between Virginia Beach and Fargo it is about 1,480 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,660 – $8,880 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 263 movers based in Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Virginia to North Dakota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 350 people a year (±386), against about 0 (±217) from North Dakota to Virginia, so North Dakota gains about 350 people a year on this exchange. Virginia is the 18th-largest of the 42 states sending people to North Dakota; North Dakota took in about 27,062 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | Ward County | 31 ±49* |
| Orange County | Ward County | 24 ±37* |
| Fairfax County | Stark County | 23 ±40* |
| Amelia County | Dickey County | 22 ±30* |
| Henrico County | Grand Forks County | 21 ±36* |
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.
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia and North Dakota.
Cost of moving from Virginia to North Dakota
At about 1,480 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,660 – $8,880 for a two-bedroom home and $7,659 – $10,212 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,795 – $6,394; a freight trailer is $3,197 – $4,262.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,995 – $6,660 | $3,596 – $4,795 | $2,398 – $3,197 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,994 – $7,992 | $4,316 – $5,754 | $2,877 – $3,836 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,660 – $8,880 | $4,795 – $6,394 | $3,197 – $4,262 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,659 – $10,212 | $5,514 – $7,353 | $3,676 – $4,902 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,658 – $11,544 | $6,234 – $8,312 | $4,156 – $5,541 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,990 – $13,320 | $7,193 – $9,590 | $4,795 – $6,394 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,480 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 Virginia to North Dakota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington to Fargo | ~1,324 mi | 7–14 days | $5,958 – $7,944 | $6,852 – $9,136 |
| Richmond to Fargo | ~1,373 mi | 7–14 days | $6,179 – $8,238 | $7,105 – $9,474 |
| Norfolk to Fargo | ~1,465 mi | 7–14 days | $6,593 – $8,790 | $7,581 – $10,108 |
| Chesapeake to Fargo | ~1,473 mi | 7–14 days | $6,629 – $8,838 | $7,623 – $10,164 |
| Virginia Beach to Fargo | ~1,480 mi | 7–14 days | $6,660 – $8,880 | $7,659 – $10,212 |
| Arlington to Bismarck | ~1,531 mi | 7–14 days | $6,890 – $9,186 | $7,923 – $10,564 |
| Richmond to Bismarck | ~1,573 mi | 7–14 days | $7,079 – $9,438 | $8,140 – $10,854 |
| Norfolk to Bismarck | ~1,665 mi | 7–14 days | $7,493 – $9,990 | $8,616 – $11,488 |
| Chesapeake to Bismarck | ~1,673 mi | 7–14 days | $7,529 – $10,038 | $8,658 – $11,544 |
| Virginia Beach to Bismarck | ~1,681 mi | 7–14 days | $7,565 – $10,086 | $8,699 – $11,599 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Virginia
107 of the 263 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,338 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 164 of 765 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 163 of 1,338 driver inspections (12.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer IncChesapeake, VA · USDOT 139659 | 426 | 50 of 247 | 3 of 426 |
| JK Moving ServicesSterling, VA · USDOT 1065394 | 107 | 7 of 57 | 8 of 107 |
| Stewart Moving and StorageMidlothian, VA · USDOT 1194537 | 102 | 13 of 50 | 9 of 102 |
| Quality Services MovingLorton, VA · USDOT 819924 | 54 | 16 of 32 | 11 of 54 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageSuffolk, VA · USDOT 1581633 | 46 | 10 of 25 | 2 of 46 |
| Apple MovingChesapeake, VA · USDOT 163678 | 40 | 4 of 22 | 4 of 40 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
411 listed household-goods carriers are based in Virginia, 263 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Virginia directory ranks them. At the North Dakota end, 28 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in North Dakota, moving costs in North Dakota, or the reverse trip, North Dakota to Virginia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Virginia
Virginia to North Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to North Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Virginia Beach and Fargo, the distance is about 1,480 miles. From our model that is $6,660 – $8,880 for a two-bedroom home and $7,659 – $10,212 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,795 – $6,394 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,197 – $4,262. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Virginia and North Dakota, distances run from 1,324 to 1,681 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Virginia to North Dakota take?
Virginia Beach to Fargo is 3 days on the road (about 27 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 Virginia to North Dakota?
Yes. A move from Virginia into North Dakota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 411 listed movers based in Virginia, 263 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Virginia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Virginia to North Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,197 – $4,262 for a two-bedroom home over 1,480 miles against $6,660 – $8,880 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,795 – $6,394, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Virginia to North Dakota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 350 people (±386) moved from Virginia to North Dakota that year, against about 0 (±217) from North Dakota to Virginia. That makes Virginia the 18th-largest source of new residents for North Dakota among the states.