Grand Forks, ND → Phoenix, AZ · Long-distance move

Movers from Grand Forks to Phoenix

About 1,487 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,830–$8,680, delivery in 3–7 days, 40 carriers on the Grand Forks side and 1,433 in Phoenix.

1,487 miroad distance
26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,830–$8,6802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Grand Forks, North Dakota
To: Phoenix, Arizona
Road distance: ≈ 1,487 miles (1,260 straight-line)
Drive time: 26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 40 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,433 (623 interstate)

Reverse: Phoenix → Grand Forks

Phoenix sits about 1,487 miles southwest of Grand Forks, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Dakota to Arizona 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 $5,830 to $8,680 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 Grand Forks side there are 40 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,433 around Phoenix (623 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 Phoenix.

Grand Forks has a population of about 59,000 and Phoenix about 1.7 million. Phoenix is the denser city (3,105 people per square mile versus 2,037 in Grand Forks), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Grand Forks to Phoenix

Full-service estimate for 1,487 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,330	$2,840	$3,470
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,500	$4,270	$5,210
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,830	$7,110	$8,680
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,330	$11,380	$13,880
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,830	$15,640	$19,090

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,130–$3,000

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,350–$3,450

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,830–$8,680

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Grand Forks (origin)

Freightex Freight Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2387910
MC: 816635
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (701) 757-1170 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hawkes Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 460295
MC: 475583
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (701) 775-5156 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spicer Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bruce Spicer Mark Spicer Brad Spicer Cliff Spicer

USDOT: 237868
MC: 157037
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (701) 772-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Horizon Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3312635
MC: 1052564
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58201 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (701) 772-2620 Route Verify on FMCSA

Senske & Son

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Senske & Son Transfer Co

USDOT: 125571
MC: 158090
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (701) 746-6472 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lunseth Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3330680
MC: 1061342
Based in: Manvel, ND 58256 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (701) 741-3340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Whalen'S Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Whalens INC

USDOT: 35282
MC: 101940
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (701) 775-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pearl Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: David L Schmidt

USDOT: 1796422
MC: 653647
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (218) 779-8423 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 40 movers in Grand Forks

Near Phoenix (destination)

Knight Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 428823
MC: 227271
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85027 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3,200 trucks, 3,200 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (623) 907-7231 Route Verify on FMCSA

Polydance The Production

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Samuel Bello Jr

USDOT: 4231291
MC: 1637048
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85035 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,000 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (661) 776-5982 Route Verify on FMCSA

Swift Transportation Company Of Arizona LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 54283
MC: 136818
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12,940 trucks, 12,883 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 800-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southwest Industrial Rigging

Licensed interstate

Legal name: H K B INC

USDOT: 902604
MC: 162691
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85041 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 151 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (602) 256-7161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Updike Distribution Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1788508
MC: 651505
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 114 trucks, 108 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (602) 682-1800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shippers Preferred Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1119424
MC: 473382
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85009 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 112 trucks, 114 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (602) 278-6004 Route Verify on FMCSA

Burst Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3384102
MC: 1087004
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85034 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 46 trucks, 81 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (480) 306-6447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harriem LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1580995
MC: 687455
Based in: El Mirage, AZ 85335 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 41 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (623) 500-2393 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,433 movers in Phoenix

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Grand Forks to Phoenix?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,330 to $3,470 for a studio, $3,500 to $5,210 for a one-bedroom, $5,830 to $8,680 for a two-bedroom, $9,330 to $13,880 for a three-bedroom and $12,830 to $19,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Phoenix from Grand Forks?

About 1,487 road miles (1,260 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from North Dakota into Arizona 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Grand Forks to Phoenix?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,130 to $3,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,350 to $3,450. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Grand Forks–Phoenix corridor.