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Bismarck, ND

Lancaster, CA → Bismarck, ND · Long-distance move

Movers from Lancaster to Bismarck

About 1,454 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,410–$9,540, delivery in 3–7 days, 105 carriers on the Lancaster side and 42 in Bismarck.

  • 1,454 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $6,410–$9,5402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,454 miles (1,232 straight-line)
Drive time
25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
105 (57 interstate)
Movers at destination
42 (32 interstate)

Reverse: Bismarck → Lancaster

Bismarck sits about 1,454 miles northeast of Lancaster, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to North Dakota 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 $6,410 to $9,540 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 25 hours (3 driving days).

On the Lancaster side there are 105 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (57 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.

Lancaster has a population of about 170,084 and Bismarck about 76,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,840 and 2,123 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in North Dakota than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Lancaster to Bismarck

Full-service estimate for 1,454 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,560 $3,130 $3,810
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,850 $4,690 $5,720
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,410 $7,820 $9,540
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,260 $12,510 $15,260
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,100 $17,200 $20,980

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,090–$2,960

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

Portable container

$2,320–$3,410

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

Full-service mover

$6,410–$9,540

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Lancaster (origin)

Warvet LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4438298
MC
1747298
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93536 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (254) 493-7509 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alpha Omega Consulting Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4384395
MC
1719247
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93552 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (661) 389-2068 Route Verify on FMCSA

Av Supplies Express 2 Deliver Ship It 2go

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Av Supplies Distributors INC

USDOT
4216491
MC
1639401
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93534 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (661) 952-7887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Av Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Antelope Investment Enterprises INC

USDOT
3148907
MC
103731
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93552 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (323) 855-2664 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jabes Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The King Modular Systems Installation INC

USDOT
2951860
MC
1555690
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93552 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (323) 318-0716 Route Verify on FMCSA

C & E Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3473111
MC
1137379
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93536 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (323) 481-9394 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geo4road INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3975931
MC
1487146
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93534 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (267) 228-9856 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leo'S Trucking & Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
9348380
MC
68741251
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93534 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (661) 802-2895 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 105 movers in Lancaster

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 Lancaster to Bismarck?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,560 to $3,810 for a studio, $3,850 to $5,720 for a one-bedroom, $6,410 to $9,540 for a two-bedroom, $10,260 to $15,260 for a three-bedroom and $14,100 to $20,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bismarck from Lancaster?

About 1,454 road miles (1,232 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 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 California 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 Lancaster to Bismarck?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,090 to $2,960 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,320 to $3,410. 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 Lancaster–Bismarck corridor.