($1,118+) Los Angeles, CA to Fargo, ND Movers

Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to Fargo, ND

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,795-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Fargo, North Dakota, with costs ranging from $1,305 - $11,149. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $401 - $2,672. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Los Angeles and Fargo. Local movers in Los Angeles typically start around $200 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,305 - $5,672
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,221 - $7,802
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,084 - $11,149

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 Los Angeles to Fargo.

Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to Fargo, ND

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Fargo?

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 Los Angeles, CA to Fargo, ND

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Fargo, North Dakota, cost between $1,585 and $5,297. 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 Los Angeles costs roughly $110/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,585 - $3,083
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,089 - $4,066
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,688 - $5,297

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Los Angeles, CA and Fargo, ND. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $935 in Los Angeles, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $100 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $200 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Fargo, ND

Plan on $1,150 - $3,193 for a rental moving truck on the 1,795-mile route from Los Angeles, California, to Fargo, North Dakota. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $763 - $872
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Los Angeles daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,150 - $2,151
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,185 - $2,459
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,464 - $3,193

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $200 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $87 and $434 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $763 - $872 in fuel for the 1,795-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $935 in Los Angeles, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

If you're moving a larger household from Los Angeles, California, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Fargo, North Dakota.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,639 and $3,485.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,469 - $2,802
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,639 - $3,485
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,150 - $4,415

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Los Angeles, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $935.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $100 - $200 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 Los Angeles to Fargo?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles 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.