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North Dakota to Minnesota car shipping

Shipping a car from North Dakota to Minnesota costs roughly $550–$620 and takes 2–3 days over 234 road miles (Fargo to Minneapolis). Below is what moves that number, and how to get real quotes for this lane.

Vehicle & trailerPriceTransit
Sedan, open trailer$550–$6202–3 days
SUV or crossover, open$590–$6702–3 days
Any vehicle, enclosed$670–$7602–3 days

Estimates from distance and vehicle type. Actual price depends on how busy the lane is the week you ship.

When to ship it

Prices on this lane move with the national calendar rather than with any one migration — summer moves and the new-year rush are the busy stretches.

MonthSedan, open trailervs year-round
January$600–$690+10%
March$550–$620level
May$550–$620level
July$620–$700+13%
October$550–$620level

Indicative only. Fuel is indexed to the U.S. weekly retail diesel average, last read 2026-09-07.

What drives the price on this lane

  • Distance. 234 miles puts this lane at about $2.50 a mile. Short lanes cost the most per mile, because loading and paperwork are the same whether the truck drives 200 miles or 2,000. The upside is speed: carriers take these as fill loads and pickup is often next-day.
  • Season. January and the summer months are the national peaks. Outside them this lane prices steadily, and booking a week ahead beats negotiating — a load posted with lead time gets picked up by a truck already heading that way. A regional lane, so local demand moves the price more than any season does.
  • Trailer. Enclosed protects from weather and road debris and costs about 22% more here ($670–$760). The premium grows with distance — an enclosed trailer carries fewer cars, so the longer the run the more deck revenue the carrier gives up. Worth it for low-clearance, classic or high-value cars; rarely worth it otherwise.
  • Condition. A car that does not run needs a winch at both ends and adds about $200. Tell the broker up front — a driver who finds out at pickup can refuse the load.

Pickup and delivery on this lane

The companies that run North Dakota to Minnesota are registered in these cities. A carrier based near either end is the one most likely to already be heading your way, which is what makes the difference between a quote and a quote you can actually book.

Picking up around North Dakota

  • Fargo1
  • Gladstone1
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Delivering around Minnesota

  • Saint Paul3
  • Elk River2
  • Farmington2
  • Minneapolis2
  • Afton1
  • Andover1
  • Anoka1
  • Audubon1
  • Austin1
  • Avon1
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Counts are companies with active FMCSA authority registered in each city.

Licensed companies based in North Dakota

2 companies with active FMCSA authority are registered in North Dakota.

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North Dakota to Minnesota: common questions

How much does it cost to ship a car from North Dakota to Minnesota?+

Expect $550 to $620 for a running sedan on an open trailer. An SUV on the same lane runs about $590–$670, and an enclosed trailer about $670–$760.

How long does it take to ship a car from North Dakota to Minnesota?+

About 2 to 3 days in transit over 234 miles, plus one to three days to schedule pickup after you book.

Can the carrier pick up and deliver to my door?+

Yes on almost every lane. The truck gets as close as it legally and physically can — on a narrow residential street the driver will ask you to meet at a nearby lot.

How do I ship my car from North Dakota to Minnesota?+

Give the two ZIP codes and what you drive, and the request goes to a panel of licensed companies at once instead of you calling down a list. They quote, you compare side by side, and you deal directly with whoever you pick — we take no commission and nobody gets your number until you hand it over. You do not travel with the car: the driver collects it, you both sign an inspection report, and the same happens at the far end.

More lanes from North Dakota

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More lanes to Minnesota

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Where is the car going?

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