($704+) Fargo, ND to Plano, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fargo, ND to Plano, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,077-mile move from Fargo, North Dakota, to Plano, Texas, with prices running from $2,672 - $9,867. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $298 - $1,988 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Fargo and Plano are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Fargo movers tend to run around $264 as a base rate plus $99/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,672 - $5,774
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,351 - $7,588
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,144 - $9,867

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 Plano.

Specialty moving services from Fargo, ND to Plano, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 50% of Fargo movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Plano, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Fargo, ND to Plano, TX

Moving containers from Fargo, North Dakota, to Plano, Texas, cost between $1,303 and $4,037. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Plano. If you go over that window, storage in Fargo adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,303 - $2,431
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,614 - $3,189
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,223 - $4,037

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Fargo, ND, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $696, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $75 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $149 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Fargo, ND, and Plano, TX, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Fargo to Plano?

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 Plano, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,077 miles from Fargo, North Dakota, to Plano, Texas, running $718 - $1,935. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $341 - $389
• 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 Plano based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $718 - $1,406
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $800 - $1,706
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,004 - $1,935

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 $75 and $348.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $149.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $341 and $389 for the 1,077-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 $696 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 Plano?

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 Plano, TX

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Fargo, North Dakota, to Plano, Texas. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,252 and $2,449.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,139 - $2,020
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,252 - $2,449
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,761 - $3,230

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 $75 and $149.
• 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 Fargo, North Dakota, for roughly five hours typically average $696.

What are the best freight companies from Fargo to Plano?

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.
3. Magnum Ltd (4.96/5 stars): Magnum Ltd is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Fargo, ND vs Plano, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Plano, 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.