Astoria, OR → Bismarck, ND · Long-distance move
About 1,290 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,500–$8,190, delivery in 3–7 days, 11 carriers on the Astoria side and 42 in Bismarck.
Bismarck sits about 1,290 miles east of Astoria, which makes this an interstate relocation from Oregon to North Dakota that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,500 to $8,190 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 22 h 57 min.
On the Astoria side there are 11 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (8 of them authorized for interstate work), and 42 around Bismarck (32 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Bismarck.
Astoria has a population of about 10,000 and Bismarck about 76,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,667 and 2,123 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in North Dakota than in Oregon, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,200 | $2,680 | $3,270 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,300 | $4,030 | $4,910 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,500 | $6,710 | $8,190 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,800 | $10,740 | $13,100 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,110 | $14,760 | $18,010 |
$1,780–$2,510
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,170–$3,190
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,500–$8,190
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,200 to $3,270 for a studio, $3,300 to $4,910 for a one-bedroom, $5,500 to $8,190 for a two-bedroom, $8,800 to $13,100 for a three-bedroom and $12,110 to $18,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,290 road miles (1,093 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 57 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Oregon into North Dakota makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,780 to $2,510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,170 to $3,190. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Astoria–Bismarck corridor.