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Minot, ND

Lancaster, CA → Minot, ND · Cross-country move

Movers from Lancaster to Minot

About 1,505 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,550–$9,740, delivery in 5–10 days, 105 carriers on the Lancaster side and 20 in Minot.

  • 1,505 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,550–$9,7402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,505 miles (1,275 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
105 (57 interstate)
Movers at destination
20 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Minot → Lancaster

The route from Lancaster, CA to Minot, ND covers roughly 1,505 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $6,550 to $9,740 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 26 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 20 around Minot (13 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 Minot.

Lancaster has a population of about 170,084 and Minot about 48,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,840 and 1,747 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 Minot

Full-service estimate for 1,505 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,620 $3,190 $3,900
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,930 $4,790 $5,840
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,550 $7,980 $9,740
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,470 $12,770 $15,580
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,400 $17,560 $21,430

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,150–$3,030

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

Portable container

$2,360–$3,480

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

Full-service mover

$6,550–$9,740

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 Minot (destination)

North Country Construction & Rentals INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1191893
MC
478549
Based in
Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (701) 852-1384 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fast Delivery And Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bernard Boamah

USDOT
2790726
MC
930829
Based in
Minot, ND 58702 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (701) 339-0473 Verify on FMCSA

Eggen Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
859369
MC
477705
Based in
Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (701) 240-9180 Route Verify on FMCSA

Treway LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3242104
MC
1018528
Based in
Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (701) 500-5434 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eccnd LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3989757
MC
1496370
Based in
Minot, ND 58703 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (701) 509-9649 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hanson-Maves Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
75272
MC
91696
Based in
Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (701) 852-1055 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mpk Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Michael Peter Kizima

USDOT
746841
MC
165236
Based in
Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (701) 509-1272 Route Verify on FMCSA

Flash Moving Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Flash Moving Service LLC

USDOT
3131821
MC
93564
Based in
Minot, ND 58703 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (701) 289-6550 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 20 movers in Minot

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lancaster to Minot?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,620 to $3,900 for a studio, $3,930 to $5,840 for a one-bedroom, $6,550 to $9,740 for a two-bedroom, $10,470 to $15,580 for a three-bedroom and $14,400 to $21,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Minot from Lancaster?

About 1,505 road miles (1,275 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 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.

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 Minot?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,150 to $3,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,360 to $3,480. 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–Minot corridor.