($1,070+) Fargo, ND to Portland, ME Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fargo, ND to Portland, ME

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,732-mile move from Fargo, North Dakota, to Portland, Maine, with costs ranging from $2,956 - $12,543. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $298 - $1,988. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Fargo and Portland. Local movers in Fargo typically start around $264 as a base rate plus $99/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,956 - $6,452
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,698 - $8,313
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,810 - $12,543

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 Portland.

Specialty moving services from Fargo, ND to Portland, ME

Specialty needs vary by market — 50% of Fargo movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Portland, 78% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Maine Motor Transport Association, the group most Maine movers are affiliated with.

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 Fargo, ND to Portland, ME

Moving containers from Fargo, North Dakota, to Portland, Maine, cost between $1,593 and $5,480. 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 Portland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,593 - $2,976
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,019 - $4,083
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,647 - $5,480

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $75 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $149 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Portland, ME, 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 $696 in Fargo, ND. 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 Fargo to Portland?

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 Portland, ME

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,732 miles from Fargo, North Dakota, to Portland, Maine, running $1,070 - $2,845. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $548 - $626
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Portland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,070 - $2,099
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,157 - $2,497
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,401 - $2,845

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $149 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Fargo, North Dakota, usually costs about $696 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,732-mile drive falls between $548 and $626, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $50 and $298 to your total.

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

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 Portland, ME

If you're moving a larger household from Fargo, North Dakota, 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 Portland, Maine.

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 $1,647 and $3,365.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,364 - $2,495
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,647 - $3,365
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,248 - $4,603

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 $75 - $149 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 Fargo, North Dakota, typically costs $696.

What are the best freight companies from Fargo to Portland?

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. Magnum Ltd (4.96/5 stars): Magnum Ltd 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: Fargo, ND vs Portland, ME

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Portland, side by side with Fargo 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.