($304+) Fargo, ND to St. Paul, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fargo, ND to St. Paul, MN

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 244-mile move from Fargo, North Dakota, to St. Paul, Minnesota, with costs ranging from $1,101 - $7,103. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $286 - $1,908. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Fargo and St. Paul. Local movers in Fargo typically start around $264 as a base rate plus $99/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Fargo to St. Paul:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,101 - $4,550
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,810 - $5,300
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,470 - $7,103

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Fargo to St. Paul.

Specialty moving services from Fargo, ND to St. Paul, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 50% of Fargo movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In St. Paul, 91% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Fargo to St. Paul?

Movers licensed to operate in Minnesota are typically members of the Minnesota Transport Services Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

How much do local movers cost in Fargo, ND?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Fargo to St. Paul with a local mover averages $1,720 - $5,035. A local mover in Fargo, ND is worth considering for moves under 500 miles. Short-distance moves don't always need the scale of a national carrier, and local companies can offer streamlined service, more flexible pickup windows, and a more personal approach to coordination.

Be sure to confirm interstate licensing, insurance coverage, and delivery expectations before booking.

Moving container costs from Fargo, ND to St. Paul, MN

Moving containers from Fargo, North Dakota, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $852 and $2,641. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Fargo typically runs around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Fargo to St. Paul:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $852 - $1,542
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,166 - $2,179
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,506 - $2,641

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $72 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $143 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in St. Paul, MN, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $668 in Fargo, ND. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Fargo to St. Paul?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Fargo, ND to St. Paul, MN

Plan on $295 - $722 for a rental moving truck on the 244-mile route from Fargo, North Dakota, to St. Paul, Minnesota. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $74 - $85
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Fargo daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Fargo to St. Paul based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $295 - $529
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $307 - $644
• 4+ bedrooms: $379 - $722

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $143 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $62 and $310 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $74 - $85 in fuel for the 244-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $668 in Fargo, North Dakota, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Fargo to St. Paul?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Fargo, ND to St. Paul, MN

For larger DIY moves from Fargo, North Dakota, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to St. Paul, Minnesota.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $897 and $1,743.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Fargo to St. Paul:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $774 - $1,319
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $897 - $1,743
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,228 - $2,071

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $72 - $143 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Fargo, North Dakota, for about five hours typically runs $668.

What are the best freight companies from Fargo to St. Paul?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Magnum Ltd (4.96/5 stars): Magnum Ltd is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Fargo, ND vs St. Paul, MN

Day-to-day costs in St. Paul are close to what you're used to in Fargo: cost of living index of 102 versus 91, with average rent of $1,350/mo compared to $1,055/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 45/100 and 56.17/100 in Fargo versus 60/100 and 49.14/100 in St. Paul.