($718+) Dallas, TX to Fargo, ND Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dallas, TX to Fargo, ND

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,078-mile move from Dallas, Texas, to Fargo, North Dakota, with costs ranging from $2,294 - $8,130. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $289 - $1,928. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Dallas and Fargo. Local movers in Dallas typically start around $179 as a base rate plus $60/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,294 - $4,857
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,740 - $6,515
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,373 - $8,130

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 Dallas to Fargo.

Specialty moving services from Dallas, TX to Fargo, ND

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to Fargo, ND

Moving containers from Dallas, Texas, to Fargo, North Dakota, cost between $1,241 and $4,250. 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 Dallas typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,241 - $2,408
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,598 - $3,254
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,180 - $4,250

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $72 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $145 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $675 in Dallas, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Fargo, ND, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to Fargo, ND

Plan on $755 - $2,116 for a rental moving truck on the 1,078-mile route from Dallas, Texas, to Fargo, North Dakota. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $331 - $378
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Dallas daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $755 - $1,434
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $832 - $1,640
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,004 - $2,116

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $145 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Dallas, Texas, usually costs about $675 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,078-mile drive falls between $331 and $378, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $48 and $289 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to Fargo, ND

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Dallas, Texas, to Fargo, North Dakota. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $868 and $2,449.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,128 - $2,083
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,226 - $2,449
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,813 - $3,570

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 - $145 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Dallas, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $675.

What are the best freight companies from Dallas 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.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Dallas, TX vs Fargo, ND

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Dallas and Fargo to plan around. Cost of living index: 100 vs. 91. Average rent: $1,774/mo vs. $1,055/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 46 vs. 45. Safety index: 48.6 vs. 56.17.