Edinburg, TX → Bismarck, ND · Cross-country move
About 1,679 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,020–$8,960, delivery in 5–10 days, 307 carriers on the Edinburg side and 42 in Bismarck.
Bismarck sits about 1,679 miles north of Edinburg, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to North Dakota 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 $6,020 to $8,960 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 29 hours (4 driving days).
On the Edinburg side there are 307 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (188 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.
Edinburg has a population of about 110,700 and Bismarck about 76,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,243 and 2,123 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that North Dakota does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,410 | $2,940 | $3,580 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,610 | $4,410 | $5,380 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,020 | $7,340 | $8,960 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,640 | $11,750 | $14,340 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,250 | $16,160 | $19,710 |
$2,330–$3,280
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,520–$3,700
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,020–$8,960
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 $2,410 to $3,580 for a studio, $3,610 to $5,380 for a one-bedroom, $6,020 to $8,960 for a two-bedroom, $9,640 to $14,340 for a three-bedroom and $13,250 to $19,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,679 road miles (1,423 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 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 Texas 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 $2,330 to $3,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,520 to $3,700. 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 Edinburg–Bismarck corridor.