($928+) Virginia Beach, VA to Fargo, ND Movers

Full-service moving costs from Virginia Beach, VA to Fargo, ND

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,547-mile move from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Fargo, North Dakota, with prices running from $2,196 - $9,520. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $298 - $1,988 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Virginia Beach and Fargo are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Virginia Beach movers tend to run around $183 as a base rate plus $97/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,196 - $5,220
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,030 - $6,664
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,234 - $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 Virginia Beach to Fargo.

Specialty moving services from Virginia Beach, VA to Fargo, ND

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Virginia Beach, VA to Fargo, ND

Moving containers from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Fargo, North Dakota, cost between $1,399 and $5,101. 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 Virginia Beach typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,399 - $2,596
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,936 - $3,895
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,560 - $5,101

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $75 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $149 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 $696 in Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach, VA to Fargo, ND

A rental truck for this 1,547-mile move from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Fargo, North Dakota, costs between $928 and $2,748. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $489 - $559
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Virginia Beach daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $928 - $1,778
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,098 - $2,116
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,264 - $2,748

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $489 - $559 for the 1,547-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for about 5 hours typically costs around $696.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,547-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $149 per night, adding $298 - $447 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $50 and $298.

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

For larger DIY moves from Virginia Beach, Virginia, 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 $1,504 and $2,932.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,259 - $2,434
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,504 - $2,932
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,048 - $3,877

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $696.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $75 and $149 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Virginia Beach 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. 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 based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Virginia Beach, VA vs Fargo, ND

Day-to-day costs in Fargo are close to what you're used to in Virginia Beach: cost of living index of 91 versus 105, with average rent of $1,055/mo compared to $1,950/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 33/100 and 58.0/100 in Virginia Beach versus 45/100 and 56.17/100 in Fargo.