($966+) Norfolk, VA to Fargo, ND Movers

Full-service moving costs from Norfolk, VA to Fargo, ND

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,540-mile move from Norfolk, Virginia, to Fargo, North Dakota, with costs ranging from $2,087 - $9,520. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $273 - $1,820. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Norfolk and Fargo. Local movers in Norfolk typically start around $220 as a base rate plus $89/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,087 - $5,069
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,853 - $6,331
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,182 - $9,520

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 Norfolk to Fargo.

Specialty moving services from Norfolk, VA to Fargo, ND

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Norfolk 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 Norfolk to Fargo?

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.

Moving container costs from Norfolk, VA to Fargo, ND

Moving containers from Norfolk, Virginia, to Fargo, North Dakota, cost between $1,428 and $5,101. 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 Norfolk costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,428 - $2,650
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,880 - $3,742
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,586 - $5,101

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $68 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $137 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Fargo, ND, 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 $637 in Norfolk, VA. 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk, VA to Fargo, ND

Renting a moving truck for the 1,540-mile move from Norfolk, Virginia, to Fargo, North Dakota, costs between $947 and $2,586, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $446 - $510
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Norfolk daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $947 - $1,852
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,014 - $2,160
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,264 - $2,586

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $137 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 $59 and $296 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $446 - $510 in fuel for the 1,540-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $637 in Norfolk, Virginia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Norfolk 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 Norfolk, VA to Fargo, ND

If you're moving a larger household from Norfolk, Virginia, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Fargo, North Dakota.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,519 and $2,993.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,364 - $2,360
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,519 - $2,993
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,945 - $4,204

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 $68 - $137 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Norfolk, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $637.

What are the best freight companies from Norfolk to Fargo?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Norfolk, VA vs Fargo, ND

Good news for your budget: Fargo isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Norfolk. Cost of living index runs 91 there against 91 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 46/100 and 41.9/100 here versus 45/100 and 56.17/100 there.