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Grand Forks, ND

Spokane Valley, WA → Grand Forks, ND · Long-distance move

Movers from Spokane Valley to Grand Forks

About 1,101 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,190–$7,720, delivery in 3–7 days, 115 carriers on the Spokane Valley side and 40 in Grand Forks.

  • 1,101 miroad distance
  • 19 h 41 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,190–$7,7202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,101 miles (933 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 41 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
115 (79 interstate)
Movers at destination
40 (33 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Forks → Spokane Valley

The route from Spokane Valley, WA to Grand Forks, ND covers roughly 1,101 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $5,190 to $7,720 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 19 h 41 min.

On the Spokane Valley side there are 115 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (79 of them authorized for interstate work), and 40 around Grand Forks (33 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 Grand Forks.

Spokane Valley has a population of about 108,405 and Grand Forks about 59,000. Spokane Valley is considerably denser (2,731 people per square mile versus 2,037), 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 Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that North Dakota does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Spokane Valley to Grand Forks

Full-service estimate for 1,101 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,080 $2,530 $3,090
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,110 $3,800 $4,630
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,190 $6,330 $7,720
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,300 $10,130 $12,350
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,420 $13,920 $16,990

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,580–$2,230

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

Portable container

$2,000–$2,950

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

Full-service mover

$5,190–$7,720

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Spokane Valley, WA → Grand Forks, ND. 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 Spokane Valley (origin)

Urm

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Urm Stores INC

USDOT
13196
MC
237366
Based in
Spokane, WA 99217 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (509) 704-7117 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shark'S Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2415434
MC
849181
Based in
Spokane, WA 99206 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (509) 203-4700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Restoration 1 Of Central Wa Restoration 1 Of Spokane

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Northwest Restoration Operating INC

USDOT
4013800
MC
1512023
Based in
Spokane Vly, WA 99206 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (509) 293-5500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Evergreen State Towing LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1970117
MC
817483
Based in
Spokane, WA 99217 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (509) 489-8697 Route Verify on FMCSA

Paradise Amusements

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Paradise Amusements INC

USDOT
1428525
Based in
Post Falls, ID 83854 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (208) 687-8787 Route Verify on FMCSA

Inland Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2380414
MC
817510
Based in
Spokane, WA 99208 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (509) 321-4311 Route Verify on FMCSA

Five Star Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1976998
MC
699121
Based in
Spokane Valley, WA 99216 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (509) 535-7483 Route Verify on FMCSA

I D Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2179825
MC
756919
Based in
Spokane, WA 99202 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (800) 686-3359 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 115 movers in Spokane Valley

Near Grand Forks (destination)

Freightex Freight Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2387910
MC
816635
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (701) 757-1170 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hawkes Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
460295
MC
475583
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (701) 775-5156 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spicer Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bruce Spicer Mark Spicer Brad Spicer Cliff Spicer

USDOT
237868
MC
157037
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (701) 772-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Horizon Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3312635
MC
1052564
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58201 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (701) 772-2620 Route Verify on FMCSA

Senske & Son

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Senske & Son Transfer Co

USDOT
125571
MC
158090
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (701) 746-6472 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lunseth Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3330680
MC
1061342
Based in
Manvel, ND 58256 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (701) 741-3340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Whalen'S Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Whalens INC

USDOT
35282
MC
101940
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (701) 775-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pearl Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: David L Schmidt

USDOT
1796422
MC
653647
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (218) 779-8423 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 40 movers in Grand Forks

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Spokane Valley to Grand Forks?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,080 to $3,090 for a studio, $3,110 to $4,630 for a one-bedroom, $5,190 to $7,720 for a two-bedroom, $8,300 to $12,350 for a three-bedroom and $11,420 to $16,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Forks from Spokane Valley?

About 1,101 road miles (933 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 41 min.

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 Washington 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 Spokane Valley to Grand Forks?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,580 to $2,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,000 to $2,950. 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 Spokane Valley–Grand Forks corridor.