Cities in North Dakota
4 more North Dakota cities with a cost guide
Grand Forks · Mandan · Minot · West Fargo
What a move costs in North Dakota
Two different formulas apply, and which one you fall under matters more than which company you call. Under about 100 miles movers bill by the hour, so cost follows crew size and time on site. Past that they bill on weight and mileage. Both columns below come from the same published model the calculator runs on.
| Home size | Crew & hours | Local (hourly) | 1,373 miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 × 2–3 hrs | $235 – $375 | $4,634 – $6,179 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 × 3–5 hrs | $315 – $575 | $5,561 – $7,414 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 × 5–7 hrs | $475 – $775 | $6,179 – $8,238 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 × 6–9 hrs | $795 – $1,425 | $7,105 – $9,474 |
| 4+ bedrooms | 4 × 8–10 hrs | $1,355 – $2,075 | $8,032 – $10,709 |
Local costs assume $40–$50 per mover per hour plus a $75 travel fee. The right column is priced at 1,373 miles, the median of the routes we publish from this state. Packing, storage and specialty items sit on top.
Moving routes out of North Dakota
We price 174 interstate corridors leaving North Dakota, from 250 miles (Fargo to Minneapolis, MN) up to 2,003 miles (Fargo to Miami, FL). Measured corridors are listed first; distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. All North Dakota routes, including moves within the state and North Dakota to every other state.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom range |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo → Minneapolis, MN | ~250 mi | $1,125 – $1,500 |
| Fargo → Saint Paul, MN | ~259 mi | $1,166 – $1,554 |
| Bismarck → Rapid City, SD | ~260 mi | $1,170 – $1,560 |
| Fargo → Sioux Falls, SD | ~268 mi | $1,206 – $1,608 |
| Fargo → Rochester, MN | ~336 mi | $1,512 – $2,016 |
| Bismarck → Sioux Falls, SD | ~349 mi | $1,571 – $2,094 |
| Bismarck → Billings, MT | ~437 mi | $1,967 – $2,622 |
| Bismarck → Minneapolis, MN | ~446 mi | $2,007 – $2,676 |
| Fargo → Omaha, NE | ~455 mi | $2,048 – $2,730 |
| Fargo → Des Moines, IA | ~464 mi | $2,088 – $2,784 |
| Fargo → Madison, WI | ~521 mi | $2,345 – $3,126 |
| Fargo → Milwaukee, WI | ~593 mi | $2,669 – $3,558 |
Moving inside North Dakota vs leaving it
These are two different products with two different sets of rules, and people routinely shop for one while being sold the other.
Staying in North Dakota
Regulated by the state, not the federal government, so licensing rules, estimate requirements and claims processes differ from the state next door. Usually billed hourly. Ask what the hourly rate includes, when the clock starts and whether travel time is on it.
Crossing a state line
Federally regulated the moment it leaves North Dakota. The carrier needs active USDOT authority, owes you a written estimate, and has a public complaint record you can look up. Priced on weight and distance, so a survey is not optional.
Licensed movers in North Dakota
Every carrier that moves household goods must be on the FMCSA register. We list the North Dakotamovers on it, ordered by fleet size, with the USDOT number you need to check each one.
See licensed North Dakota moversHow to use these North Dakota figures
We are not a moving company. We do not operate trucks in North Dakota, and no carrier pays to appear on this page. The numbers come from a published model rather than from quotes we were handed, which is the only reason they are worth comparing against.
Treat them as a planning range. Get three written estimates, and if one lands far outside this band, ask what it includes that the others do not.
How we calculate these costs →Frequently Asked Questions About Moving Within North Dakota
How much do movers cost in North Dakota?
A move inside North Dakota under about 100 miles is billed by the hour: roughly $40 to $50 per mover per hour plus a travel fee of around $75. That puts a studio at $235 – $375 and a three bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. Past that distance movers switch to pricing on weight and mileage instead.
Which moving routes from North Dakota do you publish costs for?
We publish 174 routes out of North Dakota, leaving from Fargo, Bismarck. The longest is Fargo to Miami, FL at 2,003 miles; the shortest is Fargo to Minneapolis, MN at 250 miles. Each has its own page with a cost table, transit time and the licensed carriers at both ends.
Is a move within North Dakota regulated differently from one that leaves it?
Yes, and it matters. A move that stays inside North Dakota is regulated by the state, and the rules on licensing, estimates and claims vary a great deal from state to state. The moment a move crosses a state line it becomes interstate and falls under the federal FMCSA, which requires active operating authority, a written estimate and a published complaint record for every USDOT number.
When is the cheapest time to move in North Dakota?
Mid-week and mid-month, outside the May to September peak. Summer is the industry’s busiest season, and a carrier quoting a summer Saturday has less room to negotiate than one quoting a Tuesday in February. Dates are the largest lever most people actually control.
How far ahead should I book a mover in North Dakota?
Four to six weeks for an ordinary move, and eight to twelve if you are moving between May and September or on the first or last weekend of a month. Booking early also gives you time to get three written estimates instead of accepting the first number you are quoted.
Does My Fast Movers carry out moves in North Dakota?
No. We do not own trucks, employ crews or take payment to rank one company above another. These pages exist so you can see what a North Dakota move should cost before you call anyone.