($793+) Atlanta, GA to Fargo, ND Movers

Full-service moving costs from Atlanta, GA to Fargo, ND

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,363-mile move from Atlanta, Georgia, to Fargo, North Dakota, with costs ranging from $2,136 - $8,631. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $313 - $2,084. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Atlanta and Fargo. Local movers in Atlanta typically start around $216 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,136 - $4,995
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,766 - $6,836
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,806 - $8,631

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 Atlanta to Fargo.

Specialty moving services from Atlanta, GA to Fargo, ND

Specialty needs vary by market: 58% of Atlanta movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Fargo, 40% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Atlanta 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 Atlanta, GA to Fargo, ND

Moving containers from Atlanta, Georgia, to Fargo, North Dakota, cost between $1,364 and $4,454. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Fargo. If you go over that window, storage in Atlanta adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,364 - $2,375
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,592 - $3,315
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,252 - $4,454

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Atlanta, GA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $729, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $78 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $156 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Atlanta, GA, and Fargo, ND, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Atlanta 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 Atlanta, GA to Fargo, ND

Truck rentals from Atlanta, Georgia, to Fargo, North Dakota, range from $793 - $2,383 for the 1,363-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $452 - $516
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Atlanta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $793 - $1,579
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $928 - $1,802
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,157 - $2,383

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 $78 and $365.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $156.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $452 and $516 for the 1,363-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 $729 for 2 movers in Atlanta, Georgia, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Atlanta 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 Atlanta, GA to Fargo, ND

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Atlanta, Georgia, to Fargo, North Dakota. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,394 and $2,679.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,169 - $2,138
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,394 - $2,679
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,857 - $3,708

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 $78 - $156 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Atlanta, Georgia, for about five hours typically runs $729.

What are the best freight companies from Atlanta to Fargo?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Atlanta, GA vs Fargo, ND

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Fargo, side by side with Atlanta on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

The 1,363-mile move from Atlanta, GA, to Fargo, ND, costs between $2,136 and $8,631 with full-service movers, $1,364 - $4,454 with a moving container, and $793 - $2,383 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,766 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Noridian Mutual Insurance Company and TMI Hospitality.