($966+) Fargo, ND to Virginia Beach, VA Movers
Moving from Fargo, ND, to Virginia Beach, VA, runs anywhere from $937 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $12,017 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 1,549 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 4 to 15 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,746, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $12,017 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,414 - $5,101, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $937 - $2,667.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Fargo, ND, to Virginia Beach, VA. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,640 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Fargo, ND to Virginia Beach, VA
There are 3 main ways to move from Fargo to Virginia Beach: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $3,640 - $8,413. Moving containers run about 30% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 60% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 4 to 15 days for this 1,549-mile route, depending on which option you go with.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,549-mile route from Fargo to Virginia Beach, broken down by home size:
- Studio / 1 bedroom: full-service $2,746 - $6,525, container $1,414 - $2,705, rental truck $937 - $1,945, freight trailer $1,311 - $2,483.
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: full-service $3,640 - $8,413, container $1,861 - $3,971, rental truck $1,077 - $2,138, freight trailer $1,444 - $3,024.
- 4+ bedrooms: full-service $6,412 - $12,017, container $2,611 - $5,101, rental truck $1,356 - $2,667, freight trailer $1,966 - $3,877.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Fargo, ND to Virginia Beach, VA
Full-service movers for the 1,549-mile relocation from Fargo, North Dakota, to Virginia Beach, Virginia, cost between $2,746 and $12,017. 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 $290 - $1,932, 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 Fargo typically charge a base rate around $264 plus $99 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Fargo to Virginia Beach:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,746 - $6,525
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,640 - $8,413
- 4+ bedrooms: $6,412 - $12,017
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 Virginia Beach.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from North Dakota to Virginia. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Demand for full-service movers surges during peak moving season from May - September, pushing prices higher. Shifting your move to a cooler month could save you a meaningful amount on your total bill.
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Specialty moving services from Fargo, ND to Virginia Beach, VA
Specialty needs vary by market — 50% of Fargo movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Virginia Beach, 100% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing83% of local movers | $483 - $4,830 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready50% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | $193 - $1,159/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $290 - $2,318 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage50% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs50% of local movers | $966 - $2,898 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,415 - $9,660 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $724 - $1,375 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items17% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Midwest Moving Company | $966 - $2,415 |
| Piano | Any piano type67% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | $773 - $3,381 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling33% of local movers | $290 - $1,449 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect17% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Midwest Moving Company | $628 - $1,932 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $290 - $14,490+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $290 - $3,381+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Fargo to Virginia Beach?
Look for Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Virginia beyond this list.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
- American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
- Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national van lines are the smarter financial choice over local movers in Fargo, ND. Local companies can run 30% - 40% more at that range since they don't consolidate shipments the way interstate carriers do. If a direct, dedicated route with an average 2-day delivery appeals to you, a local mover could be worth it, but that convenience comes at a cost.
Moving container costs from Fargo, ND to Virginia Beach, VA
Moving containers from Fargo, North Dakota, to Virginia Beach, Virginia, cost between $1,414 and $5,101. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Fargo typically costs about $90/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Fargo to Virginia Beach:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,414 - $2,705
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,861 - $3,971
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,611 - $5,101
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $72 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $145 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
- Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $676 in Fargo, ND, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
- Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Virginia Beach, VA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a North Dakota to Virginia move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,414. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $1,861 - $3,971, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers Fargo to Virginia Beach?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Fargo to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Fargo:
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.8/5), 24 years in business
- Midwest Moving Company (4.8/5), 8 years in business
- 5 Star Moving (4.3/5), 23 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Fargo, ND to Virginia Beach, VA
A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,549 miles from Fargo, North Dakota, to Virginia Beach, Virginia, running $937 - $2,667. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:
- Fuel for the drive: $476 - $544
- Daily insurance: $29/day
- Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
- Fargo daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Fargo to Virginia Beach based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $937 - $1,945
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,077 - $2,138
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,356 - $2,667
Pro tip: Truck rental pricing for a move from Fargo to Virginia Beach starts at $937 - $2,667, but that number does not tell the whole story. Fuel ($476 - $544) , overnight lodging ($145/night), meals, and equipment rentals are all separate. Plan for an additional $600 - $1,200 on top of your base rate to cover those costs.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Fargo, North Dakota, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $676.
- Gas: Fuel costs total $476 - $544 for the 1,549-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 $58 and $314, depending on what you need.
- Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
- Lodging: Budget around $145 per night for hotel stops on the 1,549-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $290 - $435.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Fargo to Virginia Beach?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Virginia Beach, VA
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 Virginia Beach, Virginia. 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 $1,444 and $3,024.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Fargo to Virginia Beach:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,311 - $2,483
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,444 - $3,024
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,966 - $3,877
Pro tip: A 4-foot ramp sounds simple, but heavy or awkward furniture can make the climb tricky. With 8 feet of height to work with, smart vertical stacking is key. Since freight companies charge by the linear foot, every extra foot you use adds to the bill.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
- Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Fargo, North Dakota, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $676.
- More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $72 and $145 per foot.
What are the best freight companies from Fargo to Virginia Beach?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Pro tip: Freight trailers move fast, making them one of the quickest ways to get your belongings from Fargo to Virginia Beach. If you have a hard move-in date and want your stuff there as soon as possible, freight is hard to beat. It's worth noting that freight works best when you're ready to receive your delivery, so if your move-in date is still up in the air or you'll need short-term storage, a moving container is likely the more practical choice.
Cost of living: Fargo, ND vs Virginia Beach, VA
Day-to-day costs in Virginia Beach are close to what you're used to in Fargo: cost of living index of 105 versus 91, with average rent of $1,950/mo compared to $1,055/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 45/100 and 56.17/100 in Fargo versus 33/100 and 58.0/100 in Virginia Beach.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Virginia Beach, VA to Fargo, ND guide.
Why use moveBuddha to find your mover:
We've processed 10 real quotes from North Dakota to Virginia over the past 3 months, giving us some of the most up-to-date pricing data around. Running your move through our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and steer clear of bad actors. There are 10 movers in our North Dakota network to compare for this 1,549-mile move.
Our take
How you handle your interstate move from Fargo, ND, to Virginia Beach, VA, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,746 - $12,017 on the 1,549-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,414 - $5,101 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $937 - $2,667 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,640 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Stihl and Navy Exchange.
FAQs: Moving from Fargo, ND, to Virginia Beach, VA
How do I know a mover is licensed in Virginia?
In addition to filing tariffs and complying with insurance, bond, and highway safety requirements, all intrastate moving companies in Virginia must have a certificate from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VaDMV).
What do local movers charge in Fargo?
Local movers based in Fargo typically start around $264 as a base rate, plus $99/hour per mover. That's a useful baseline if you're hiring help just to load a rental truck or container rather than booking a full long-distance move. Rates in Virginia Beach run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.
What size moving truck do I need for this route?
Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 3 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
How much does it cost to move from Fargo, ND to Virginia Beach, VA?
Costs on this route range from around $2,746 to $12,017, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $2,746 and $12,017, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.
What is the cheapest way to move from Fargo, ND to Virginia Beach, VA?
Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $1,077 - $2,138. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.
What percentage of Fargo movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 67% of movers in Fargo handle piano moves, and 17% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.
