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Bemidji, MN → Saginaw, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Bemidji to Saginaw

About 707 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,900–$5,800, delivery in 2–5 days, 27 carriers on the Bemidji side and 87 in Saginaw.

  • 707 miroad distance
  • 12 h 53 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,900–$5,8002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 707 miles (599 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 53 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (12 interstate)
Movers at destination
87 (34 interstate)

Reverse: Saginaw → Bemidji

Saginaw sits about 707 miles southeast of Bemidji, which makes this an interstate relocation from Minnesota to Michigan 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 $3,900 to $5,800 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 53 min.

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 87 around Saginaw (34 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 Saginaw.

Bemidji has a population of about 15,000 and Saginaw about 44,000. Saginaw is the denser city (2,586 people per square mile versus 914 in Bemidji), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Bemidji to Saginaw

Full-service estimate for 707 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,560 $1,900 $2,320
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,340 $2,850 $3,480
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,900 $4,750 $5,800
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,230 $7,600 $9,270
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,570 $10,450 $12,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,030–$1,450

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

Portable container

$1,650–$2,430

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

Full-service mover

$3,900–$5,800

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 Saginaw (destination)

Ground Zero Contracting LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1328076
MC
804002
Based in
Saginaw, MI 48601 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (989) 401-2994 Route Verify on FMCSA

Best Towing LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1956614
MC
963910
Based in
Saginaw, MI 48603 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (989) 399-0385 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & M Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
539473
MC
268845
Based in
Reese, MI 48757 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (989) 868-9746 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Tri-City

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Elite Customer Service Tri-City INC

USDOT
3834093
MC
1391917
Based in
Bay City, MI 48706 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (989) 895-5252 Route Verify on FMCSA

O&r Transports LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3955048
MC
1473193
Based in
Saginaw, MI 48601 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (989) 280-2452 Route Verify on FMCSA

M&l Trucking And Shipping LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3862307
MC
1411305
Based in
Bridgeport, MI 48722 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (989) 392-3656 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mwp Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2388910
MC
821048
Based in
Carrollton, MI 48724 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (321) 482-3070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brooks Freight & Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Loyalty Entertainment LLC

USDOT
4342386
MC
1706836
Based in
Saginaw, MI 48601 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (313) 326-1636 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 87 movers in Saginaw

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,560 to $2,320 for a studio, $2,340 to $3,480 for a one-bedroom, $3,900 to $5,800 for a two-bedroom, $6,230 to $9,270 for a three-bedroom and $8,570 to $12,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Saginaw from Bemidji?

About 707 road miles (599 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 53 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Michigan 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 Saginaw?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,030 to $1,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,650 to $2,430. 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–Saginaw corridor.