($753+) Salt Lake City, UT to Fargo, ND Movers

Full-service moving costs from Salt Lake City, UT to Fargo, ND

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,117-mile move from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Fargo, North Dakota, with costs ranging from $2,187 - $8,548. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $327 - $2,180. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Salt Lake City and Fargo. Local movers in Salt Lake City typically start around $340 as a base rate plus $137/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,187 - $5,279
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,707 - $6,811
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,796 - $8,548

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 Salt Lake City to Fargo.

Specialty moving services from Salt Lake City, UT to Fargo, ND

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Fargo?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Salt Lake City, UT to Fargo, ND

Moving containers from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Fargo, North Dakota, cost between $1,328 and $4,082. 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 Fargo. If you go over that window, storage in Salt Lake City adds around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Salt Lake City to Fargo:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,328 - $2,268
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,678 - $3,157
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,091 - $4,082

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 Salt Lake City, UT, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $763, 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 $82 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $164 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Salt Lake City, UT, and Fargo, ND, 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, UT to Fargo, ND

Truck rentals from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Fargo, North Dakota, range from $783 - $2,074 for the 1,117-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $387 - $443
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Salt Lake City daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $1.29

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Salt Lake City to Fargo based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $783 - $1,447
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $846 - $1,703
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,023 - $2,074

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $164 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 $71 and $354 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $387 - $443 in fuel for the 1,117-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $763 in Salt Lake City, Utah, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, UT to Fargo, ND

For larger DIY moves from Salt Lake City, Utah, 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 $1,263 and $2,500.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,183 - $2,167
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,263 - $2,500
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,743 - $3,335

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 Salt Lake City, Utah, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $763.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $82 and $164 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Salt Lake City to Fargo?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Savage Services Corporation (4.76/5 stars): Savage Services Corporation is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Salt Lake City, UT vs Fargo, ND

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