($700+) Lexington, KY to Fargo, ND Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lexington, KY to Fargo, ND

Full-service movers for the 1,014-mile relocation from Lexington, Kentucky, to Fargo, North Dakota, cost between $2,207 and $8,473. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $273 - $1,820, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Lexington typically charge a base rate around $197 plus $70 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,207 - $5,225
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,612 - $6,401
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,325 - $8,473

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 Lexington to Fargo.

Specialty moving services from Lexington, KY to Fargo, ND

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lexington 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 Lexington to Fargo?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Lexington, KY to Fargo, ND

Moving containers from Lexington, Kentucky, to Fargo, North Dakota, cost between $1,170 and $4,313. 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 Lexington costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,170 - $2,313
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,569 - $2,966
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,159 - $4,313

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Lexington, KY 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 $637 in Lexington, KY, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $68 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $137 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 Lexington 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 Lexington, KY to Fargo, ND

A rental truck for this 1,014-mile move from Lexington, Kentucky, to Fargo, North Dakota, costs between $714 and $1,980. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $294 - $336
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Lexington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $714 - $1,316
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $734 - $1,626
• 4+ bedrooms: $903 - $1,980

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Lexington, Kentucky, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $637.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $294 - $336 for the 1,014-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $55 and $296, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $137 per night for hotel stops on the 1,014-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $273 - $410.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lexington 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 Lexington, KY to Fargo, ND

For larger DIY moves from Lexington, Kentucky, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Fargo, North Dakota.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,217 and $2,472.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,097 - $2,061
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,217 - $2,472
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,778 - $3,286

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $68 and $137.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Lexington, Kentucky, for roughly five hours typically average $637.

What are the best freight companies from Lexington 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. Phoenix Transportation Services, LLC (4.38/5 stars): Phoenix Transportation Services, 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: Lexington, KY vs Fargo, ND

Day-to-day costs in Fargo are close to what you're used to in Lexington: cost of living index of 91 versus 91, with average rent of $1,055/mo compared to $1,345/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 90/100 and 49.12/100 in Lexington versus 45/100 and 56.17/100 in Fargo.