North Dakota · 76,000 residents
42 FMCSA-registered movers serving Bismarck, ND — local hourly rates, long-distance cost tables, a calculator and the routes people take out of the city.
Bismarck, North Dakota is home to about 76,000 people across 34.7 square miles, and its moving market is served by 42 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within roughly 45 miles of downtown.
Local moves inside Bismarck are quoted by the hour: expect around $125 per hour for two movers and a truck, $170 for three, and $215 for a four-person crew, usually with a two- or three-hour minimum plus a travel fee. 32 of the local carriers hold interstate authority, and 39 report operating beyond 100 miles, so long-distance capacity is reasonable.
Bismarck is relatively spread out (2,123 people per square mile), so trucks can usually park close to the door and hourly moves tend to run at the lower end of the time ranges below.
Ranges cover a full-service crew (loading, transport, unloading). Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items are extra; the calculator below adds them.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $540 | $650 | $800 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $640 | $780 | $950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,050 | $1,280 | $1,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,650 | $2,010 | $2,450 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,500 | $3,050 | $3,730 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,460 | $1,780 | $2,170 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,430 | $2,960 | $3,620 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,890 | $4,740 | $5,790 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,350 | $6,520 | $7,960 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,810 | $2,210 | $2,700 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,720 | $3,310 | $4,040 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,530 | $5,520 | $6,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,250 | $8,840 | $10,780 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,970 | $12,150 | $14,830 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,920 | $3,560 | $4,340 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,380 | $5,340 | $6,510 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,290 | $8,890 | $10,850 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,670 | $14,230 | $17,360 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,040 | $19,570 | $23,870 |
Set your home size, distance and extras for an instant range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
42 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers within about 45 miles, ordered by interstate authority, fleet size and proximity. Pins mark each company's ZIP-code area, not the exact street address.
Legal name: Crosscountry Freight Solutions INC
Legal name: Asp INC
Legal name: Great Plains Logistics Llp
Legal name: J & S Heavy Haul LLC
Legal name: Jobbers Warehouse Company
Legal name: Scot Reuschlein
Legal name: Berry Trucking LLC
Legal name: Aero-Tech Media Solutions LLC
Legal name: Access Relocation INC
Legal name: Francis A Bauer
Legal name: 444 LLC
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39 of the carriers above report operating beyond 100 miles, and 32 hold interstate authority. For a move that crosses state lines, filter for the "Licensed interstate" badge, ask for a binding estimate after a video or in-home survey, and expect a delivery window rather than a fixed date. Typical 1,000-mile costs from Bismarck run $2,720–$4,040 for a one-bedroom and $7,250–$10,780 for a three-bedroom home.
Local movers in Bismarck typically charge about $125 to $215 per hour depending on crew size. A studio move usually totals $540 to $800, a two-bedroom $1,050 to $1,560 and a four-bedroom $2,500 to $3,730.
For a 1,000-mile move a two-bedroom household typically costs $4,530 to $6,740 and a three-bedroom $7,250 to $10,780. Use the calculator on this page to set your exact distance.
There are 42 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within about 45 miles of Bismarck, of which 32 are authorized for interstate moves.
Every company card on this page shows the carrier's USDOT number and, for interstate movers, its MC number as recorded by the FMCSA. Enter the USDOT number on the FMCSA website to see the current authority status, insurance on file and safety record before you book.
Two to four weeks is enough for a local move outside the summer peak; long-distance moves and month-end dates are better booked six to eight weeks ahead, when more carriers still have capacity.
Most do. Flights of stairs, elevator waits and long carries from the truck to the door are common surcharges, typically a flat fee per flight or an extra hour of labor. Tell the estimator about both addresses so the quote includes them.