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Bemidji, MN → Palm Springs, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Bemidji to Palm Springs

About 1,733 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,100–$10,570, delivery in 5–10 days, 27 carriers on the Bemidji side and 74 in Palm Springs.

  • 1,733 miroad distance
  • 30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,100–$10,5702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,733 miles (1,469 straight-line)
Drive time
30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (12 interstate)
Movers at destination
74 (33 interstate)

Reverse: Palm Springs → Bemidji

The route from Bemidji, MN to Palm Springs, CA covers roughly 1,733 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,100 to $10,570 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 30 hours (4 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 74 around Palm Springs (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 Palm Springs.

Bemidji has a population of about 15,000 and Palm Springs about 45,000. Bemidji is considerably denser (914 people per square mile versus 471), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. California is a higher-cost state than Minnesota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Bemidji to Palm Springs

Full-service estimate for 1,733 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,840 $3,460 $4,230
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,260 $5,200 $6,340
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,100 $8,660 $10,570
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,360 $13,860 $16,910
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,630 $19,060 $23,250

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,380–$3,360

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

Portable container

$2,570–$3,770

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

Full-service mover

$7,100–$10,570

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 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 Palm Springs (destination)

Vested Solutions Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4428794
MC
1742302
Based in
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (877) 460-7729 Route Verify on FMCSA

King Kahn Faimly Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Old Town Movers LLC

USDOT
3317953
MC
1258062
Based in
Palm Desert, CA 92260 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (714) 768-0817 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: On Time Moving Services INC

USDOT
1266880
MC
497265
Based in
Cathedral City, CA 92234 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (760) 774-1675 Route Verify on FMCSA

Free Bolt

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Free Bolt LLC

USDOT
3501180
MC
1415448
Based in
N Palm Spgs, CA 92258 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (817) 482-9489 Route Verify on FMCSA

Labranos Family Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3052631
MC
50657
Based in
Palm Desert, CA 92260 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (760) 895-7510 Route Verify on FMCSA

B C A Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bernardo Cervantes Ascencio

USDOT
1049392
MC
490618
Based in
Cathedral City, CA 92234 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (760) 808-0693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crenshaw Still Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3536179
MC
1179003
Based in
Cathedral City, CA 92234 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (760) 960-3267 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Hawk Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3354140
MC
1073360
Based in
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (909) 827-9854 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 74 movers in Palm Springs

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Bemidji to Palm Springs?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,840 to $4,230 for a studio, $4,260 to $6,340 for a one-bedroom, $7,100 to $10,570 for a two-bedroom, $11,360 to $16,910 for a three-bedroom and $15,630 to $23,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palm Springs from Bemidji?

About 1,733 road miles (1,469 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 California 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 Palm Springs?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,380 to $3,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,570 to $3,770. 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–Palm Springs corridor.