($807+) Houston, TX to Fargo, ND Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,316-mile move from Houston, Texas, to Fargo, North Dakota, with costs ranging from $2,392 - $9,564. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $284 - $1,892. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Houston and Fargo. Local movers in Houston typically start around $175 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,392 - $5,013
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,831 - $6,833
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,135 - $9,564

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 Houston to Fargo.

Specialty moving services from Houston, TX to Fargo, ND

Specialty needs vary by market — 66% of Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston, TX to Fargo, ND

Moving containers from Houston, Texas, to Fargo, North Dakota, cost between $1,369 and $4,723. 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 Houston costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,369 - $2,649
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,712 - $3,450
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,370 - $4,723

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $71 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $142 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 $662 in Houston, TX. 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 Houston 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 Houston, TX to Fargo, ND

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,316 miles from Houston, Texas, to Fargo, North Dakota, running $892 - $2,330. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $396 - $453
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Houston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $892 - $1,590
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $918 - $1,911
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,097 - $2,330

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $142 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $61 and $307 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $396 - $453 in fuel for the 1,316-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $662 in Houston, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Houston 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 Houston, TX to Fargo, ND

If you're moving a larger household from Houston, Texas, 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 Fargo, North Dakota.

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 $1,425 and $2,929.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,158 - $2,226
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,425 - $2,929
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,972 - $3,666

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $71 - $142 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Houston, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $662.

What are the best freight companies from Houston 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. W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC (4.58/5 stars): W W Rowland Trucking Company, 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: Houston, TX vs Fargo, ND

Day-to-day costs in Fargo are close to what you're used to in Houston: cost of living index of 91 versus 97, with average rent of $1,055/mo compared to $1,549/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 47/100 and 36.5/100 in Houston versus 45/100 and 56.17/100 in Fargo.