($1,033+) Riverside, CA to Fargo, ND Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Riverside, California, to Fargo, North Dakota, costs between $1,280 and $10,767. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,764-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $345 - $2,300, 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 Riverside and Fargo. For a rough baseline, movers based in Riverside tend to start around $239 plus $75/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 Riverside to Fargo:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,280 - $5,351
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,086 - $6,706
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,754 - $10,767

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: 53% of Riverside movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Fargo, 33% 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 the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Riverside, CA to Fargo, ND

Moving containers from Riverside, California, to Fargo, North Dakota, cost between $1,517 and $5,012. 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 Riverside runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,517 - $2,779
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,999 - $3,812
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,599 - $5,012

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $86 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $173 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Fargo, ND, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $805 in Riverside, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

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

Renting a moving truck for the 1,764-mile move from Riverside, California, to Fargo, North Dakota, costs between $982 and $2,895, before these typical add-ons:

• 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: $982 - $2,067
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,108 - $2,460
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,453 - $2,895

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $645 - $738 for the 1,764-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Riverside, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $805.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,764-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $173 per night, adding $345 - $518 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $58 and $345.

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 well suited for larger moves from Riverside, California, to Fargo, North Dakota, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,614 and $3,269.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,285 - $2,451
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,614 - $3,269
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,100 - $4,348

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $86 - $173 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Riverside, California, typically costs $805.

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.

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.

Our take

Full-service movers on the 1,764-mile route from Riverside, CA, to Fargo, ND, run $1,280 - $10,767 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,517 - $5,012, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $982 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,086, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Noridian Mutual Insurance Company and TMI Hospitality.