Bismarck, ND → Hillsboro, OR · Long-distance move
About 1,252 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,410–$8,040, delivery in 3–7 days, 42 carriers on the Bismarck side and 165 in Hillsboro.
Hillsboro sits about 1,252 miles west of Bismarck, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Dakota to Oregon 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 $5,410 to $8,040 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 17 min.
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 165 around Hillsboro (95 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 Hillsboro.
Bismarck has a population of about 76,000 and Hillsboro about 111,126. Hillsboro is the denser city (4,142 people per square mile versus 2,123 in Bismarck), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Oregon 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 | $2,160 | $2,640 | $3,220 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,240 | $3,960 | $4,830 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,410 | $6,590 | $8,040 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,650 | $10,550 | $12,870 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,890 | $14,500 | $17,690 |
$1,740–$2,450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,140–$3,140
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,410–$8,040
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 $2,160 to $3,220 for a studio, $3,240 to $4,830 for a one-bedroom, $5,410 to $8,040 for a two-bedroom, $8,650 to $12,870 for a three-bedroom and $11,890 to $17,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,252 road miles (1,061 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 17 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 North Dakota into Oregon 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 $1,740 to $2,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,140 to $3,140. 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–Hillsboro corridor.