Bismarck, ND → Augusta, ME · Cross-country move
About 1,771 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,290–$9,360, delivery in 5–10 days, 42 carriers on the Bismarck side and 129 in Augusta.
Augusta sits about 1,771 miles east of Bismarck, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Dakota to Maine that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,290 to $9,360 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 driving days).
On the Bismarck side there are 42 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (32 of them authorized for interstate work), and 129 around Augusta (50 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 Augusta.
Bismarck has a population of about 76,000 and Augusta about 19,000. Bismarck is considerably denser (2,123 people per square mile versus 343), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,520 | $3,070 | $3,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,770 | $4,600 | $5,620 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,290 | $7,670 | $9,360 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,070 | $12,270 | $14,980 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,840 | $16,880 | $20,590 |
$2,420–$3,420
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,600–$3,820
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,290–$9,360
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 $2,520 to $3,740 for a studio, $3,770 to $5,620 for a one-bedroom, $6,290 to $9,360 for a two-bedroom, $10,070 to $14,980 for a three-bedroom and $13,840 to $20,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,771 road miles (1,501 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 North Dakota into Maine 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 $2,420 to $3,420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,600 to $3,820. 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 Bismarck–Augusta corridor.