Greenville, SC → Bismarck, ND · Long-distance move

Movers from Greenville to Bismarck

About 1,491 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,640–$8,390, delivery in 3–7 days, 320 carriers on the Greenville side and 42 in Bismarck.

1,491 miroad distance
26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,640–$8,3902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Greenville, South Carolina
To: Bismarck, North Dakota
Road distance: ≈ 1,491 miles (1,264 straight-line)
Drive time: 26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 320 (197 interstate)
Movers at destination: 42 (32 interstate)

Reverse: Bismarck → Greenville

Moving from Greenville to Bismarck is a long-distance move of roughly 1,491 road miles, heading northwest from South Carolina 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 $5,640 to $8,390 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 Greenville side there are 320 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (197 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.

Greenville has a population of about 73,000 and Bismarck about 76,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,351 and 2,123 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Greenville to Bismarck

Full-service estimate for 1,491 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,250	$2,750	$3,350
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,380	$4,120	$5,030
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,640	$6,870	$8,390
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,020	$11,000	$13,420
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,400	$15,120	$18,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,130–$3,010

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

Portable container

$2,350–$3,460

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

Full-service mover

$5,640–$8,390

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Greenville (origin)

Team Logistics Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3075435
MC: 63594
Based in: Greenville, SC 29601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 65 trucks, 112 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (864) 242-3003 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smith Dray Line

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Smith Dray Line & Storage Company INC

USDOT: 122024
MC: 6774
Based in: Greenville, SC 29611 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 56 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (803) 404-5502 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Greeville

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Upward Endeavors, LLC

USDOT: 6977904
Based in: Greenville, SC 29611 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 34 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (864) 329-1228 Route Verify on FMCSA

Paper Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 863563
MC: 1028104
Based in: Piedmont, SC 29673 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Route Verify on FMCSA

Hq Marine Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2092348
MC: 730753
Based in: Easley, SC 29642 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (864) 346-0425 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Upward Endeavors LLC

USDOT: 1037672
MC: 435975
Based in: Greenville, SC 29611 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (864) 329-1228 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sat Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1404398
MC: 532733
Based in: Simpsonville, SC 29681 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (864) 894-4040 Route Verify on FMCSA

Swamp Rabbit Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3449704
MC: 1163908
Based in: Simpsonville, SC 29681 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (864) 643-2213 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 320 movers in Greenville

Near Bismarck (destination)

Ccfs

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Crosscountry Freight Solutions INC

USDOT: 313378
MC: 209657
Based in: Bismarck, ND 58501 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 450 trucks, 507 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (701) 222-8498 Route Verify on FMCSA

P & B Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 653395
MC: 302954
Based in: Bismarck, ND 58501 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 75 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (701) 221-2465 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aaction Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Asp INC

USDOT: 212818
MC: 228559
Based in: Bismarck, ND 58501 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (701) 223-5535 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delabarre Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1318666
MC: 510389
Based in: Bismarck, ND 58501 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (701) 226-2349 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Central Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 911282
MC: 395087
Based in: Mandan, ND 58554 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (701) 663-0976 Route Verify on FMCSA

Four Winds Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2369162
MC: 812625
Based in: Mandan, ND 58554 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (701) 751-1237 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liberty Cargo Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3080375
MC: 1169375
Based in: Bismarck, ND 58503 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (701) 975-3281 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bountiful Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2416881
MC: 834675
Based in: Bismarck, ND 58503 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (701) 400-6295 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 42 movers in Bismarck

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Greenville to Bismarck?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,250 to $3,350 for a studio, $3,380 to $5,030 for a one-bedroom, $5,640 to $8,390 for a two-bedroom, $9,020 to $13,420 for a three-bedroom and $12,400 to $18,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bismarck from Greenville?

About 1,491 road miles (1,264 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 South Carolina 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Greenville to Bismarck?

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.

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 Greenville–Bismarck corridor.