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 → St. Paul, MN · Regional long-distance move
About 230 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,480–$3,690, delivery in 1–2 days, 27 carriers on the Bemidji side and 1,099 in St. Paul.
Moving from Bemidji to St. Paul is a regional long-distance move of roughly 230 road miles, heading southeast within Minnesota.
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 $2,480 to $3,690 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 40 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 1,099 around St. Paul (499 interstate). For an in-state 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 St. Paul.
Bemidji has a population of about 15,000 and St. Paul about 306,684. St. Paul is the denser city (5,991 people per square mile versus 914 in Bemidji), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,270 | $1,550 | $1,880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,490 | $1,820 | $2,210 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,480 | $3,030 | $3,690 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,970 | $4,840 | $5,910 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,460 | $6,660 | $8,120 |
$390–$550
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,230–$1,800
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,480–$3,690
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bemidji, MN → St. Paul, MN. 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 $1,270 to $1,880 for a studio, $1,490 to $2,210 for a one-bedroom, $2,480 to $3,690 for a two-bedroom, $3,970 to $5,910 for a three-bedroom and $5,460 to $8,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 230 road miles (195 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 40 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Bemidji and St. Paul are in Minnesota, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $390 to $550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,230 to $1,800. 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–St. Paul corridor.