Minot, ND → West Palm Beach, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Minot to West Palm Beach

About 2,208 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,980–$10,390, delivery in 7–14 days, 20 carriers on the Minot side and 446 in West Palm Beach.

2,208 miroad distance
38 hours (5 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$6,980–$10,3902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Minot, North Dakota
To: West Palm Beach, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 2,208 miles (1,871 straight-line)
Drive time: 38 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 20 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination: 446 (162 interstate)

Reverse: West Palm Beach → Minot

The route from Minot, ND to West Palm Beach, FL covers roughly 2,208 miles by road, a southeast-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 $6,980 to $10,390 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 38 hours (5 driving days).

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 446 around West Palm Beach (162 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 West Palm Beach.

Minot has a population of about 48,000 and West Palm Beach about 127,189. The two cities have comparable density (1,747 and 2,182 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Minot to West Palm Beach

Full-service estimate for 2,208 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,790	$3,410	$4,150
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,190	$5,110	$6,230
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,980	$8,510	$10,390
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,170	$13,620	$16,620
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,360	$18,730	$22,850

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,020–$4,260

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

Portable container

$2,990–$4,400

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

Full-service mover

$6,980–$10,390

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

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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

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

Near West Palm Beach (destination)

Cheney Brothers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 41648
MC: 895890
Based in: Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 753 trucks, 975 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (561) 845-4721 Route Verify on FMCSA

Circuit

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Circuit Transit INC

USDOT: 3562459
MC: 1485340
Based in: West Palm Bch, FL 33401 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 192 trucks, 318 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (646) 504-3733 Route Verify on FMCSA

Good Greek Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Sfakia LLC

USDOT: 2562486
MC: 894264
Based in: West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 83 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (561) 683-1313 Route Verify on FMCSA

Safebound Moving Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Safebound Logistics LLC

USDOT: 2900155
MC: 975408
Based in: West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (561) 510-7191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Excelsior Wpb LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3313823
MC: 1054919
Based in: West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (561) 512-6018 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jcal Holdings LLC

USDOT: 2071964
MC: 14116
Based in: Lake Worth, FL 33461 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (561) 687-5005 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of The Palm Beaches LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2785473
MC: 928227
Based in: Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Forward Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Zip Transport & Services INC

USDOT: 709590
MC: 327506
Based in: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33409 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (954) 678-4747 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 446 movers in West Palm Beach

Tips for this move

Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.
Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Minot to West Palm Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,790 to $4,150 for a studio, $4,190 to $6,230 for a one-bedroom, $6,980 to $10,390 for a two-bedroom, $11,170 to $16,620 for a three-bedroom and $15,360 to $22,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is West Palm Beach from Minot?

About 2,208 road miles (1,871 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 38 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Florida 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 West Palm Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,020 to $4,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,990 to $4,400. 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–West Palm Beach corridor.