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Bismarck, ND

Surprise, AZ → Bismarck, ND · Long-distance move

Movers from Surprise to Bismarck

About 1,292 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,350–$7,960, delivery in 3–7 days, 435 carriers on the Surprise side and 42 in Bismarck.

  • 1,292 miroad distance
  • 22 h 59 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,350–$7,9602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,292 miles (1,095 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 59 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
435 (213 interstate)
Movers at destination
42 (32 interstate)

Reverse: Bismarck → Surprise

Moving from Surprise to Bismarck is a long-distance move of roughly 1,292 road miles, heading northeast from Arizona to North Dakota.

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 $5,350 to $7,960 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 22 h 59 min.

On the Surprise side there are 435 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (213 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.

Surprise has a population of about 175,304 and Bismarck about 76,000. Bismarck is the denser city (2,123 people per square mile versus 1,298 in Surprise), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Surprise to Bismarck

Full-service estimate for 1,292 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,140 $2,610 $3,180
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,210 $3,910 $4,770
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,350 $6,520 $7,960
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,560 $10,430 $12,730
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,760 $14,350 $17,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,780–$2,510

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

Portable container

$2,170–$3,200

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

Full-service mover

$5,350–$7,960

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 Surprise (origin)

Harriem LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1580995
MC
687455
Based in
El Mirage, AZ 85335 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
41 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (623) 500-2393 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arizona Star Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1440220
MC
544203
Based in
Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (602) 800-8001 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ctx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ctx LLC

USDOT
3510559
MC
1161846
Based in
Peoria, AZ 85382 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (602) 451-2737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Farmers Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3553372
MC
1190836
Based in
Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (772) 777-0226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kb1 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1772440
MC
647173
Based in
El Mirage, AZ 85335 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (623) 694-3563 Route Verify on FMCSA

Profi Transport Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1747913
MC
639931
Based in
Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (623) 229-6106 Route Verify on FMCSA

Copperstate Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2132766
MC
795339
Based in
Goodyear, AZ 85395 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (623) 205-9910 Route Verify on FMCSA

Guazzo Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2798835
MC
938349
Based in
Wittmann, AZ 85361 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (623) 326-2828 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 435 movers in Surprise

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 Surprise to Bismarck?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,140 to $3,180 for a studio, $3,210 to $4,770 for a one-bedroom, $5,350 to $7,960 for a two-bedroom, $8,560 to $12,730 for a three-bedroom and $11,760 to $17,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bismarck from Surprise?

About 1,292 road miles (1,095 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 59 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 Arizona 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 Surprise to Bismarck?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,780 to $2,510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,170 to $3,200. 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 Surprise–Bismarck corridor.