Bismarck, ND → Burbank, CA · Long-distance move
About 1,492 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,520–$9,690, delivery in 3–7 days, 42 carriers on the Bismarck side and 896 in Burbank.
Burbank sits about 1,492 miles southwest of Bismarck, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Dakota to California 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 $6,520 to $9,690 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 26 hours (3 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 896 around Burbank (350 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 Burbank.
Bismarck has a population of about 76,000 and Burbank about 102,988. Burbank is the denser city (6,204 people per square mile versus 2,123 in Bismarck), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than North Dakota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,610 | $3,180 | $3,880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,910 | $4,770 | $5,820 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,520 | $7,950 | $9,690 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,420 | $12,710 | $15,510 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,330 | $17,480 | $21,330 |
$2,130–$3,010
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,350–$3,460
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,520–$9,690
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 $2,610 to $3,880 for a studio, $3,910 to $5,820 for a one-bedroom, $6,520 to $9,690 for a two-bedroom, $10,420 to $15,510 for a three-bedroom and $14,330 to $21,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,492 road miles (1,264 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).
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 North Dakota into California 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 $2,130 to $3,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,350 to $3,460. 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–Burbank corridor.