Bemidji, MN → Columbia, SC · Long-distance move

Movers from Bemidji to Columbia

About 1,391 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,540–$8,240, delivery in 3–7 days, 27 carriers on the Bemidji side and 389 in Columbia.

1,391 miroad distance
24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,540–$8,2402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Bemidji, Minnesota
To: Columbia, South Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 1,391 miles (1,179 straight-line)
Drive time: 24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 27 (12 interstate)
Movers at destination: 389 (223 interstate)

Reverse: Columbia → Bemidji

The route from Bemidji, MN to Columbia, SC covers roughly 1,391 miles by road, a southeast-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 $5,540 to $8,240 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 24 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 389 around Columbia (223 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 Columbia.

Bemidji has a population of about 15,000 and Columbia about 147,035. The two cities have comparable density (914 and 999 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in South Carolina than in Minnesota, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Bemidji to Columbia

Full-service estimate for 1,391 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,210	$2,700	$3,300
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,320	$4,050	$4,940
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,540	$6,750	$8,240
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,860	$10,800	$13,180
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,180	$14,850	$18,120

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,030–$2,860

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

Portable container

$2,260–$3,330

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

Full-service mover

$5,540–$8,240

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Bemidji (origin)

Blue Ox Moving Company

Licensed interstate

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

Call (218) 308-6001 Route Verify on FMCSA

Merchants Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2361651
MC: 872523
Based in: Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (218) 751-5343 Route Verify on FMCSA

Uncle Sams Moving Crew LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4467758
MC: 1762889
Based in: Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (218) 551-5480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tc Recycling

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Tc Lighting Supplies And Recycling INC

USDOT: 2545284
Based in: Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (218) 751-9091 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bemidji Transfer INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 590460
Based in: Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (218) 751-4958 Route Verify on FMCSA

Speeds LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2149793
MC: 1068743
Based in: Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (218) 760-0525 Route Verify on FMCSA

John Fast Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4400809
Based in: Solway, MN 56678 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (218) 214-0440 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clayton Smith

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1198540
Based in: Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (218) 444-3148 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Bemidji

Near Columbia (destination)

Nilson Van & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 122025
MC: 109331
Based in: Columbia, SC 29203 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 43 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (803) 786-1090 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Kb Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1713552
Based in: Columbia, SC 29209 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (803) 731-7775 Route Verify on FMCSA

R L Solutions Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2074562
MC: 749775
Based in: Columbia, SC 29204 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (864) 485-3482 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: On Time Services Incorporated

USDOT: 1290786
MC: 663927
Based in: West Columbia, SC 29169 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (803) 739-2009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Movemart Relocation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 787737
MC: 1217231
Based in: Columbia, SC 29201 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (803) 256-1078 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bossman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3790147
MC: 1360126
Based in: Columbia, SC 29223 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (704) 200-4823 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prohelp LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3304870
MC: 1048763
Based in: Columbia, SC 29201 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (803) 776-4357 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson & Smith Global Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4464723
MC: 1761240
Based in: Columbia, SC 29223 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (803) 939-2014 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 389 movers in Columbia

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Bemidji to Columbia?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,210 to $3,300 for a studio, $3,320 to $4,940 for a one-bedroom, $5,540 to $8,240 for a two-bedroom, $8,860 to $13,180 for a three-bedroom and $12,180 to $18,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Columbia from Bemidji?

About 1,391 road miles (1,179 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 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 Minnesota into South Carolina 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 Bemidji to Columbia?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,030 to $2,860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,260 to $3,330. 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 Bemidji–Columbia corridor.