($1,067+) Jacksonville, FL to Fargo, ND Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jacksonville, FL to Fargo, ND

Full-service movers for the 1,708-mile relocation from Jacksonville, Florida, to Fargo, North Dakota, cost between $2,186 and $9,149. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $282 - $1,880, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Jacksonville typically charge a base rate around $220 plus $95 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,186 - $4,684
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,842 - $6,722
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,005 - $9,149

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 Jacksonville to Fargo.

Specialty moving services from Jacksonville, FL to Fargo, ND

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Jacksonville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fargo, 50% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Jacksonville to Fargo?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Jacksonville, FL to Fargo, ND

Moving containers from Jacksonville, Florida, to Fargo, North Dakota, cost between $1,597 and $5,324. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Jacksonville costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Jacksonville to Fargo:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,597 - $2,779
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,003 - $4,213
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,843 - $5,324

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Jacksonville, FL and Fargo, ND. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $658 in Jacksonville, FL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $71 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $141 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Jacksonville to Fargo?

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 Jacksonville, FL to Fargo, ND

A rental truck for this 1,708-mile move from Jacksonville, Florida, to Fargo, North Dakota, costs between $1,025 and $2,839. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $511 - $584
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Jacksonville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Jacksonville to Fargo based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,025 - $1,971
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,190 - $2,417
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,456 - $2,839

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $71 and $329.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $141.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $511 and $584 for the 1,708-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $658 for 2 movers in Jacksonville, Florida, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jacksonville to Fargo?

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 Jacksonville, FL to Fargo, ND

For larger DIY moves from Jacksonville, Florida, 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 Fargo, North Dakota.

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 $1,619 and $3,402.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,369 - $2,606
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,619 - $3,402
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,253 - $4,520

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $71 and $141.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Jacksonville, Florida, for roughly five hours typically average $658.

What are the best freight companies from Jacksonville to Fargo?

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. Landstar Ranger, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): Landstar Ranger, Inc. 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: Jacksonville, FL vs Fargo, ND

Day-to-day costs in Fargo are close to what you're used to in Jacksonville: cost of living index of 91 versus 96, with average rent of $1,055/mo compared to $1,520/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 26/100 and 43.62/100 in Jacksonville versus 45/100 and 56.17/100 in Fargo.