Cambridge, MA → Bismarck, ND · Cross-country move
About 1,748 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,820–$10,140, delivery in 5–10 days, 490 carriers on the Cambridge side and 42 in Bismarck.
Moving from Cambridge to Bismarck is a cross-country move of roughly 1,748 road miles, heading west from Massachusetts to North Dakota.
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 $6,820 to $10,140 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 30 hours (4 driving days).
On the Cambridge side there are 490 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (287 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.
Cambridge has a population of about 122,588 and Bismarck about 76,000. Cambridge is considerably denser (18,500 people per square mile versus 2,123), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in North Dakota than in Massachusetts, 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 | $2,730 | $3,330 | $4,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,090 | $4,990 | $6,090 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,820 | $8,310 | $10,140 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,910 | $13,300 | $16,230 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,000 | $18,290 | $22,310 |
$2,400–$3,380
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,580–$3,790
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,820–$10,140
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.
Legal name: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC
Legal name: Spike INC
Legal name: Crosscountry Freight Solutions INC
Legal name: Asp INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,730 to $4,060 for a studio, $4,090 to $6,090 for a one-bedroom, $6,820 to $10,140 for a two-bedroom, $10,910 to $16,230 for a three-bedroom and $15,000 to $22,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,748 road miles (1,481 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 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 Massachusetts 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 $2,400 to $3,380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,580 to $3,790. 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 Cambridge–Bismarck corridor.