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Bismarck, ND

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

Movers from Napa to Bismarck

About 1,461 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,430–$9,570, delivery in 3–7 days, 56 carriers on the Napa side and 42 in Bismarck.

  • 1,461 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $6,430–$9,5702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,461 miles (1,238 straight-line)
Drive time
25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
56 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination
42 (32 interstate)

Reverse: Bismarck → Napa

Bismarck sits about 1,461 miles northeast of Napa, 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 $6,430 to $9,570 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 Napa side there are 56 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 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.

Napa has a population of about 79,000 and Bismarck about 76,000. Napa is considerably denser (4,391 people per square mile versus 2,123), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. 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 Napa to Bismarck

Full-service estimate for 1,461 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,570 $3,140 $3,830
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,860 $4,700 $5,740
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,430 $7,840 $9,570
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,290 $12,550 $15,310
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,140 $17,250 $21,040

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,100–$2,970

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

Portable container

$2,320–$3,420

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

Full-service mover

$6,430–$9,570

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 Napa (origin)

Integrity Moving Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2714327
MC
1009950
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (510) 368-4441 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wrights Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3008441
MC
179527
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (707) 236-7438 Route Verify on FMCSA

Am Deliveries LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2885573
MC
1415680
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (925) 446-9131 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gst Trans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3922400
MC
1661415
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (707) 386-7446 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fleetlink Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
6004005
MC
59139783
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (707) 227-3375 Route Verify on FMCSA

S2 Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2363572
MC
810236
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94589 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (707) 853-4266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dunamis Enterprises

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dunamis Enterprises LLC

USDOT
2846671
MC
996658
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (707) 655-0517 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Roads In INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3325654
MC
1058950
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Route Verify on FMCSA

All 56 movers in Napa

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 Napa to Bismarck?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,570 to $3,830 for a studio, $3,860 to $5,740 for a one-bedroom, $6,430 to $9,570 for a two-bedroom, $10,290 to $15,310 for a three-bedroom and $14,140 to $21,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bismarck from Napa?

About 1,461 road miles (1,238 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 Napa to Bismarck?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,100 to $2,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,320 to $3,420. 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 Napa–Bismarck corridor.