($893+) Fargo, ND to Lafayette, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fargo, ND to Lafayette, LA

Hiring full-service movers from Fargo, North Dakota, to Lafayette, Louisiana, costs between $2,667 and $11,337. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,368-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $272 - $1,812, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Fargo and Lafayette. For a rough baseline, movers based in Fargo tend to start around $264 plus $99/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,667 - $6,296
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,314 - $8,363
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,243 - $11,337

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 Lafayette.

Specialty moving services from Fargo, ND to Lafayette, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 50% of Fargo movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Lafayette, 75% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Louisiana Motor Transport Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Louisiana beyond this list.

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 Fargo, ND to Lafayette, LA

Moving containers from Fargo, North Dakota, to Lafayette, Louisiana, cost between $1,391 and $4,818. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Fargo runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,391 - $2,467
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,830 - $3,551
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,316 - $4,818

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $634 in Fargo, ND. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $68 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $136 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Lafayette, LA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Fargo to Lafayette?

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 Lafayette, LA

Plan on $902 - $2,478 for a rental moving truck on the 1,368-mile route from Fargo, North Dakota, to Lafayette, Louisiana. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $394 - $451
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• 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 Lafayette based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $902 - $1,607
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $927 - $2,050
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,131 - $2,478

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 $68 and $317.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $136.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $394 and $451 for the 1,368-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 $634 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 Lafayette?

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 Lafayette, LA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Fargo, North Dakota, to Lafayette, Louisiana, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,364 and $2,897.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,228 - $2,198
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,364 - $2,897
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,968 - $3,740

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Fargo, North Dakota, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $634.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $68 - $136 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 Fargo to Lafayette?

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. Magnum Ltd (4.96/5 stars): Magnum Ltd 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: Fargo, ND vs Lafayette, LA

Day-to-day costs in Lafayette are close to what you're used to in Fargo: cost of living index of 90 versus 91, with average rent of $2,825/mo compared to $1,055/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 45/100 and 56.17/100 in Fargo versus 42/100 and 54.25/100 in Lafayette.