Garden City, KS

Minot, ND → Garden City, KS · Long-distance move

Movers from Minot to Garden City

About 837 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,030–$5,990, delivery in 2–5 days, 20 carriers on the Minot side and 19 in Garden City.

  • 837 miroad distance
  • 15 h 8 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,030–$5,9902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 837 miles (709 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 8 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
20 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination
19 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Garden City → Minot

Garden City sits about 837 miles south of Minot, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Dakota to Kansas 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 $4,030 to $5,990 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 15 h 8 min.

On the Minot side there are 20 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 of them authorized for interstate work), and 19 around Garden City (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 Garden City.

Minot has a population of about 48,000 and Garden City about 28,000. Garden City is the denser city (2,557 people per square mile versus 1,747 in Minot), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Minot to Garden City

Full-service estimate for 837 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,610 $1,970 $2,400
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,420 $2,950 $3,600
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,030 $4,910 $5,990
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,450 $7,860 $9,590
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,860 $10,810 $13,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,160–$1,640

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

Portable container

$1,770–$2,600

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

Full-service mover

$4,030–$5,990

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Minot, ND → Garden City, KS. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Minot (origin)

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

Fast Delivery And Trucking

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

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

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

Mpk Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
746841
MC
165236
Based in
Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Flash Moving Service

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3131821
MC
93564
Based in
Minot, ND 58703 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 20 movers in Minot

Near Garden City (destination)

J & R Construction LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2479056
MC
1769000
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Bribiesca Concessions

Interstate carrier
USDOT
721279
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Hendersons Delivery

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1635404
MC
602913
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Alltrade

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2465753
MC
916698
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Jms Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3515165
MC
1164842
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Keller Furniture & Garnand Furniture

Licensed interstate
USDOT
601788
MC
1762835
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Drussel Seed & Supply INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2480945
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Morgan Farms

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2819081
MC
76775
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 19 movers in Garden City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Minot to Garden City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,610 to $2,400 for a studio, $2,420 to $3,600 for a one-bedroom, $4,030 to $5,990 for a two-bedroom, $6,450 to $9,590 for a three-bedroom and $8,860 to $13,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Garden City from Minot?

About 837 road miles (709 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 8 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Kansas 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 Minot to Garden City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,160 to $1,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,770 to $2,600. 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 Minot–Garden City corridor.