($1,093+) Riverside, CA to Fargo, ND Movers

Full-service moving costs from Riverside, CA to Fargo, ND

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,764-mile move from Riverside, California, to Fargo, North Dakota, with costs ranging from $1,381 - $10,635. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $345 - $2,300. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Riverside and Fargo. Local movers in Riverside typically start around $239 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,381 - $5,551
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,199 - $7,321
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,088 - $10,635

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 Riverside to Fargo.

Specialty moving services from Riverside, CA to Fargo, ND

Specialty needs vary by market — 84% of Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside, CA to Fargo, ND

Moving containers from Riverside, California, to Fargo, North Dakota, cost between $1,527 and $5,638. 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 Riverside costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,527 - $2,794
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,094 - $4,240
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,860 - $5,638

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $86 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $173 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 $805 in Riverside, CA, 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 Riverside 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 Riverside, CA to Fargo, ND

Plan on $1,039 - $3,184 for a rental moving truck on the 1,764-mile route from Riverside, California, to Fargo, North Dakota. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $645 - $738
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Riverside daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,039 - $2,082
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,196 - $2,503
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,492 - $3,184

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 $86 and $403.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $173.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $645 and $738 for the 1,764-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 $805 for 2 movers in Riverside, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Riverside 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 Riverside, CA to Fargo, ND

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Riverside, California, 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 $1,035 and $3,128.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,374 - $2,779
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,578 - $3,128
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,134 - $4,466

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Riverside, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $805.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $86 - $173 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Riverside to Fargo?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Riverside, CA 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 Riverside 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.