($918+) Fargo, ND to Richmond, VA Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,453-mile move from Fargo, North Dakota, to Richmond, Virginia, with prices running from $2,584 - $11,036. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $278 - $1,852 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Fargo and Richmond are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Fargo movers tend to run around $264 as a base rate plus $99/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,584 - $6,417
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,705 - $7,878
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,083 - $11,036

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 Fargo to Richmond.

Specialty moving services from Fargo, ND to Richmond, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 50% of Fargo movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Richmond, 89% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Fargo to Richmond?

Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Virginia, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Fargo, ND to Richmond, VA

Moving containers from Fargo, North Dakota, to Richmond, Virginia, cost between $1,480 and $5,108. 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 Richmond. If you go over that window, storage in Fargo adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,480 - $2,530
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,781 - $3,793
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,497 - $5,108

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 Fargo, ND, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $648, 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 $69 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $139 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Fargo, ND, and Richmond, VA, 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 Fargo to Richmond?

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 Fargo, ND to Richmond, VA

A rental truck for this 1,453-mile move from Fargo, North Dakota, to Richmond, Virginia, costs between $881 and $2,580. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $428 - $489
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $19
• Fargo daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $881 - $1,740
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,033 - $2,196
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,300 - $2,580

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 $69 and $324.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $139.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $428 and $489 for the 1,453-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 $648 for 2 movers in Fargo, North Dakota, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Fargo to Richmond?

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 Fargo, ND to Richmond, VA

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 Fargo, North Dakota, to Richmond, Virginia. 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,498 and $3,093.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,255 - $2,372
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,498 - $3,093
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,097 - $3,769

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 Fargo, North Dakota, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $648.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $69 and $139 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Fargo to Richmond?

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. Magnum Ltd (4.96/5 stars): Magnum Ltd 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: Fargo, ND vs Richmond, VA

Good news for your budget: Richmond isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Fargo. Cost of living index runs 95 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 - 45/100 and 56.17/100 here versus 51/100 and 51.55/100 there.