The Best Long-Distance Movers in Mandan, ND

The best long-distance mover in Mandan is Quality Pack and Load, LLC (4.44/5) for in-state moves and Safeway Moving (4.9/5) for moves out of North Dakota, per moveBuddha's analysis of 11 North Dakota movers.

Who are the best interstate movers serving Mandan?

moveBuddha's top-rated interstate movers for Mandan residents moving out of North Dakota are Safeway Moving (4.9/5), American Van Lines (4.9/5), Allied Van Lines (4.2/5), Mayzlin Relocation (4.8/5), and North American Van Lines (4.8/5). National carriers operate dedicated long-haul networks, carry interstate FMCSA authority, and price moves by weight and mileage, the standard model for cross-state relocations.

Who are the best long-distance movers in Mandan for in-state moves?

Quality Pack and Load, LLC (4.44/5) is moveBuddha's top-rated Mandan-based mover for long-distance moves within North Dakota, followed by TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.34/5). Of the 2 intrastate-capable movers serving Mandan, 2 offer full packing services, which can meaningfully reduce the physical load of a longer in-state move. Full rankings for local long-distance movers serving Mandan are listed below.

Below are moveBuddha's top picks for long-distance movers that serve Mandan but stay within North Dakota:

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Years active
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Services offered

  • Full-service moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Custom crating
  • Fragile-only packing
  • Antiques moving
  • Piano moves
  • Safe moving
  • Hot tub moving
  • Junk removal
  • Storage available
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

Available discounts

  • Senior discount
  • Military discount

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Industry experience 4.7

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Quality Pack and Load, LLC has been in business for 16 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like interstate moving and intrastate moving.

Review quality 4.5

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Quality Pack and Load, LLC has about 99% positive reviews across roughly 93 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 5.0.

Quote accuracy 4.1

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Quality Pack and Load, LLC. Discounts may be available for groups like military, seniors.

Customer service 4.4

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Quality Pack and Load, LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.

Recent reviews

"Very friendly hard working and did just an excellent job!!!"

"Guys were fast, careful and attentive."

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3092102
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1400 Burlington Dr #2D, Bismarck, ND, 58504
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Services offered

  • Full-service moves
  • Labor-only moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Packing materials available
  • Piano moves
  • Safe moving
  • Debris removal
  • Junk removal
  • Storage available
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves

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Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has been in business for 15 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and interstate moving.

Review quality 3.8

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has about 100% positive reviews across roughly 14 total reviews.

Quote accuracy 3.9

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from TWO MEN AND A TRUCK.

Customer service 5.0

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.

Recent reviews

Absolute professionals! ... communication was great and they made the whole moving process smooth. ... the 2 gentlemen we had for movers were awesome to talk with and just got the job done.

Very easy to work with. Movers are very efficient very friendly and took excellent care of our possessions. Highly recommend!

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2527384
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1605 Park Ave C, Bismarck, ND, 58504
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What add-on services do Mandan movers offer?

Not every mover in Mandan offers specialty services. Based on moveBuddha's review of 2 Mandan movers, here is what is available and how often:

  • Art handling: offered by 50.0% of Mandan movers, compared to 36.36% statewide and 45.83% nationally.
  • Junk removal: offered by 100.0% of Mandan movers, compared to 54.55% statewide and 36.39% nationally.
  • Fragile-only packing: offered by 50.0% of Mandan movers, compared to 36.36% statewide and 23.87% nationally.
  • Storage: offered by 100.0% of Mandan movers, compared to 63.64% statewide and 84.85% nationally.
  • Hot tub relocation: offered by 50.0% of Mandan movers, compared to 27.27% statewide and 21.93% nationally.
  • Piano moving: offered by 100.0% of Mandan movers, compared to 81.82% statewide and 72.52% nationally.

Specialty service costs below use moveBuddha's pricing dataset adjusted for Mandan's cost of living.

Does Mandan have movers that offer art handling?

Art handling is available from 1 of 2 Mandan movers (50.0%), compared to 36.36% statewide and 45.83% nationally. Quality Pack and Load, LLC (4.44/5) rate highest for art handling in Mandan. Per-piece handling runs $46 to $460, with custom crates adding $138 to $184 per item.

Art handling in MandanDetails
Mandan movers offering this 1 of 2 (50.0%)
North Dakota statewide 4 of 11 (36.36%)
National average 45.83%
Top-rated Mandan art movers Quality Pack and Load, LLC
Per-piece handling fee $46 to $460
Custom crating per item $138 to $184

Archival materials and custom crates prevent UV exposure, humidity damage, and impact fractures that standard moving blankets cannot guard against for framed artwork and sculpture. Confirm the mover has direct experience with similar media before booking.

Does Mandan have movers that offer junk removal?

Junk removal is available from 2 of 2 Mandan movers (100.0%), compared to 54.55% statewide and 36.39% nationally. Quality Pack and Load, LLC (4.44/5) and TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.34/5) rate highest for junk removal in Mandan. Standalone junk removal typically runs $138 to $460 per load.

Junk removal in MandanDetails
Mandan movers offering this 2 of 2 (100.0%)
North Dakota statewide 6 of 11 (54.55%)
National average 36.39%
Top-rated Mandan junk removal movers Quality Pack and Load, LLC, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
Typical cost per load $138 to $460
Single large item $69 to $138

Scheduling junk removal before your move date reduces the total weight of your shipment, which directly lowers costs on weight-based long-distance quotes. Movers that offer junk removal as an add-on can often coordinate pickup on the same day as loading, eliminating the need to schedule a separate crew.

Does Mandan have movers that offer fragile-only packing?

Fragile-only packing is available from 1 of 2 Mandan movers (50.0%), compared to 36.36% statewide and 23.87% nationally. Quality Pack and Load, LLC (4.44/5) rate highest for fragile-only packing in Mandan. Full professional packing runs $0.15 to $0.21 per pound; fragile-only packing covers dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps at a fraction of that total.

Fragile-only packing in MandanDetails
Mandan movers offering this 1 of 2 (50.0%)
North Dakota statewide 4 of 11 (36.36%)
National average 23.87%
Top-rated Mandan providers Quality Pack and Load, LLC
Full professional packing rate $0.15 to $0.21 per pound

Not every item needs professional packing. Dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps are the items most likely to break in transit and the items most worth paying a crew to pack. Fragile-only packing covers exactly those categories without a full-service packing contract, keeping the per-pound packing cost contained to the portion of the shipment that actually needs it.

Does Mandan have movers that offer storage?

Storage is available from 2 of 2 Mandan movers (100.0%), compared to 63.64% statewide and 84.85% nationally. Quality Pack and Load, LLC (4.44/5) and TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.34/5) rate highest for storage in Mandan. Storage-in-transit runs about $0.50 per cubic foot per month, putting a 1-bedroom load (about 514 cu ft) at roughly $236/month.

Storage in MandanDetails
Mandan movers offering this 2 of 2 (100.0%)
North Dakota statewide 7 of 11 (63.64%)
National average 84.85%
Top-rated Mandan storage movers Quality Pack and Load, LLC, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
Storage-in-transit rate About $0.50 per cubic foot per month
1-bedroom monthly estimate (~514 cu ft) $236
2-3 bedroom monthly estimate (~1,000 cu ft) $460

At $0.50 per cubic foot per month, storage-in-transit for a 1-bedroom load of about 514 cubic feet costs approximately $236 per month in Mandan. A 2 to 3 bedroom load near 1,000 cubic feet runs roughly $460 per month. The key question to ask any mover: does your valuation coverage extend to items held in storage?

Does Mandan have movers that offer hot tub relocation?

Hot tub relocation is available from 1 of 2 Mandan movers (50.0%), compared to 27.27% statewide and 21.93% nationally. Quality Pack and Load, LLC (4.44/5) rate highest for hot tub moves in Mandan. Hot tub moves typically run $138 to $368 per item when bundled with a full-service move.

Hot tub relocation in MandanDetails
Mandan movers offering this 1 of 2 (50.0%)
North Dakota statewide 3 of 11 (27.27%)
National average 21.93%
Top-rated Mandan hot tub movers Quality Pack and Load, LLC
Bundled with full-service move $138 to $368
Standalone hot tub move $276 to $736

Hot tub moves require full drainage, a crew of at least 3, and specialized equipment including a flatbed dolly rated for the unit's weight. Empty hot tubs range from 500 to 1,000 lbs, and access conditions such as stairs, narrow gates, or sunken decks can add crane or shuttle fees that significantly raise the total cost. Confirm access logistics with the mover before the quote is finalized to avoid day-of surcharges.

Does Mandan have movers that offer piano moving?

Piano moving is available from 2 of 2 Mandan movers (100.0%), compared to 81.82% statewide and 72.52% nationally. Quality Pack and Load, LLC (4.44/5) and TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.34/5) rate highest for piano moving in Mandan. A standalone piano move typically costs $736 to $3,220, depending on instrument type.

Piano moving in MandanDetails
Mandan movers offering this 2 of 2 (100.0%)
North Dakota statewide 9 of 11 (81.82%)
National average 72.52%
Top-rated Mandan piano movers Quality Pack and Load, LLC, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
Upright piano $736 to $1,380
Baby grand piano $1,104 to $2,300
Grand piano $1,656 to $3,220

Upright pianos weigh 400 to 800 lbs. Grand pianos exceed 1,200 lbs. Trained crews use piano boards, straps, and padded blankets to prevent structural damage that standard moving equipment cannot safely manage. Bundling a piano into a household move with full-service movers is usually cheaper than hiring a piano-only carrier.

What are the best moving containers for long-distance moves from Mandan?

Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5), U-Pack (5.0/5), and MovingYourself (5.0/5) are moveBuddha's top-rated container options for moves out of Mandan. Moving containers reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, making them the most cost-effective option for Mandan residents who can handle their own loading and unloading. Container pricing varies by distance, container size, and the number of units required, so use the moveBuddha cost calculator to compare quotes for your specific move before committing to a provider.

What are the best labor-only movers in Mandan?

moveBuddha's dataset does not currently include enough local labor-only providers in Mandan to generate city-specific rankings; the options below are moveBuddha's top-rated North Dakota statewide labor-only providers. Labor-only movers handle loading and unloading without providing a truck, making them the right fit for Mandan residents who plan to drive themselves or who have rented their own vehicle. Combining a labor-only crew with a rental truck or moving container reduces total move cost by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, based on moveBuddha's pricing dataset.

What are the best moving truck rentals for long-distance Mandan moves?

Budget Truck Rental, Penske Truck Rental, and U-Haul Truck Rental are moveBuddha's top-rated rental truck options for a DIY move out of Mandan. A truck rental is the cheapest way to move out of state for those willing to handle both the loading and the driving. For moves over 500 miles, a local mover and a national mover price a rental truck the same, so distance alone does not change which provider to choose. Use the moveBuddha cost calculator to compare total DIY costs against container and full-service quotes before committing.

How much does it cost to hire long-distance movers in Mandan?

Moving costs across North Dakota range from $403 for a studio (2 movers, 3 hours at $139/hour) to $3,307 for a 5+ bedroom home (5 movers, 10 hours), according to moveBuddha's analysis of North Dakota mover quotes. The table below shows North Dakota statewide averages by home size. Your actual cost in Mandan will vary based on distance, access conditions, and your mover's pricing model.

Use our free moving cost calculator to get a personalized estimate for your move.

Home size Estimated interstate cost from North Dakota*
Studio apartment $403
1-bedroom home or apartment $541
2-bedroom home or apartment $846
3-bedroom home $1,894
4-bedroom home $2,166
5+ bedroom home $3,307

*Estimated costs above are based on varying types of moves that cross state lines in North Dakota. All exceed 150 miles, but might remain below 1,500. Your price depends on inventory, distance, timing, service level, and more.

Data reflects North Dakota statewide averages based on moveBuddha's analysis of mover quotes collected.

What affects moving costs in Mandan?

Here are some additional cost considerations for your long-distance Mandan move:

  • Distance: The farther you move from Mandan, the more you pay. A short intrastate move costs far less than a cross-country relocation. Once you cross state lines, pricing structure changes entirely and costs rise considerably.
  • Home size and weight: Movers price local moves by the hour and interstate moves by total shipment weight. Downsizing before your move reduces both your bill and your packing time.
  • Move type: Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most. DIY options like rental trucks or moving containers reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service, according to moveBuddha data.
  • Add-on services: Professional packing adds an average of $0.15–$0.21 per pound. Shuttle service, if required, adds $0.08–$0.12 per pound with minimums often starting around $200.
  • Timing: Summer moves (May through September) carry the highest rates. Mid-month and mid-week bookings are consistently cheaper than weekend or month-end dates.

FAQs about the best long-distance movers in Mandan

What licenses does a long-distance mover in Mandan need?

2 of the 2 movers moveBuddha has reviewed in Mandan hold a valid FMCSA registration and USDOT number — the 2 federal credentials required before any company can transport household goods across state lines. All movers recommended on this page carry both. Confirm any company's status independently in the FMCSA's carrier database.

The FMCSA's Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move covers what to expect during an interstate move and what protections apply at every stage.

Should I hire locally or go national when moving from Mandan?

Local Mandan movers offer the best value for moves within North Dakota, across the 2 movers moveBuddha has reviewed in the area. 2 of those hold FMCSA interstate authorization for cross-state routes. The top-rated options on this page cover both.

For moves that cross into another state, national carriers bring purpose-built long-distance logistics, a meaningful advantage when coordinating a move over a long distance.

When is the cheapest time of year to move away from Mandan?

Movers in Mandan run slowest in November and December, when temperatures drop to an average low of 2°F and moving demand falls well below its summer peak. Reduced competition for mover calendars creates a genuine window to push back on the initial estimate. Off-peak moves in Mandan typically come with better availability and shorter booking lead times than any other time of year.

What are the cheapest ways to move out of Mandan?

DIY moving is the most affordable option out of Mandan, especially within 50 miles. moveBuddha's research shows that rental trucks and moving containers reduce costs by roughly 30% versus full-service movers. The cheapest options are renting a moving truck like U-Haul or a moving container like PODS. For longer moves, our guide to the cheapest ways to move out of state covers additional cost-cutting strategies.