Blue Ox Moving Company
Legal name: Jake Sobieck INC
- USDOT
- 3426527
- MC
- 1167990
- Based in
- Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 5 trucks, 5 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Bemidji, MN → Boston, MA · Long-distance move
About 1,431 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,350–$9,440, delivery in 3–7 days, 27 carriers on the Bemidji side and 918 in Boston.
Boston sits about 1,431 miles east of Bemidji, which makes this an interstate relocation from Minnesota to Massachusetts 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 $6,350 to $9,440 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 Bemidji side there are 27 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (12 of them authorized for interstate work), and 918 around Boston (554 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 Boston.
Bemidji has a population of about 15,000 and Boston about 672,973. Boston is the denser city (13,989 people per square mile versus 914 in Bemidji), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Minnesota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,540 | $3,100 | $3,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,810 | $4,640 | $5,670 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,350 | $7,740 | $9,440 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,150 | $12,380 | $15,110 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,960 | $17,030 | $20,770 |
$2,070–$2,920
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,300–$3,380
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,350–$9,440
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bemidji, MN → Boston, MA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,540 to $3,780 for a studio, $3,810 to $5,670 for a one-bedroom, $6,350 to $9,440 for a two-bedroom, $10,150 to $15,110 for a three-bedroom and $13,960 to $20,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,431 road miles (1,213 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Minnesota into Massachusetts 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,070 to $2,920 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,300 to $3,380. 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.
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 Bemidji–Boston corridor.