Bloomington, IN → Miami, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Bloomington to Miami

About 1,174 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,950–$7,370, delivery in 3–7 days, 56 carriers on the Bloomington side and 2,024 in Miami.

1,174 miroad distance
20 h 57 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,950–$7,3702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Bloomington, Indiana
To: Miami, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 1,174 miles (995 straight-line)
Drive time: 20 h 57 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 56 (32 interstate)
Movers at destination: 2,024 (627 interstate)

Reverse: Miami → Bloomington

The route from Bloomington, IN to Miami, FL covers roughly 1,174 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 $4,950 to $7,370 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 20 h 57 min.

On the Bloomington side there are 56 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (32 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,024 around Miami (627 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 Miami.

Bloomington has a population of about 80,000 and Miami about 489,812. Miami is the denser city (12,284 people per square mile versus 3,405 in Bloomington), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida is a higher-cost state than Indiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Bloomington to Miami

Full-service estimate for 1,174 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,980	$2,420	$2,950
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,970	$3,620	$4,420
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,950	$6,040	$7,370
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,930	$9,660	$11,790
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,900	$13,290	$16,210

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,660–$2,340

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

Portable container

$2,070–$3,040

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

Full-service mover

$4,950–$7,370

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Bloomington (origin)

Full-O-Pep Transit LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1004177
MC: 425944
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47403 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 64 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (812) 333-7496 Route Verify on FMCSA

R W Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 811805
MC: 372331
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (812) 336-3806 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Better Way Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1886253
MC: 679700
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (812) 339-9995 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Soft Touch Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: A Craft Moving And Storage INC

USDOT: 707793
MC: 331362
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (812) 333-4755 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fleet 79 LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4020507
MC: 1516332
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (812) 200-2500 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Markdown Store And Mc Wholesale LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Elliswholesale LLC

USDOT: 4121689
MC: 1576508
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (317) 851-6706 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Movers & Junk Hauling

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: College Movers & Junk Hauling LLC

USDOT: 3008354
MC: 1026090
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (812) 228-8300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gruntz Junk Removal LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4391747
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (812) 671-4968 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 56 movers in Bloomington

Near Miami (destination)

Ryder Transportation Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 299073
MC: 191394
Based in: Coral Gables, FL 33134 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4,471 trucks, 6,210 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (786) 247-1987 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Oni LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 5711188
MC: 95178387
Based in: Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,107 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (305) 780-2146 Route Verify on FMCSA

M C I Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: A J T Trucking INC

USDOT: 263813
MC: 186356
Based in: Medley, FL 33178 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 313 trucks, 301 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Route Verify on FMCSA

Mci Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mak Logistics LLC

USDOT: 1876301
MC: 677204
Based in: Medley, FL 33178 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 316 trucks, 316 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (305) 688-6622 Route Verify on FMCSA

Imperial Brady

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dade Paper & Bag LLC

USDOT: 825788
MC: 9440
Based in: Hialeah, FL 33018 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 610 trucks, 551 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (305) 805-2600 Route Verify on FMCSA

North American Transport Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: North American Transport Services LLC

USDOT: 1284430
MC: 494689
Based in: Opa Locka, FL 33054 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 200 trucks, 220 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (305) 455-1150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Firststop Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4296088
MC: 1672392
Based in: Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (832) 904-0352 Route Verify on FMCSA

Potage Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4246651
MC: 1645441
Based in: Hialeah, FL 33012 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 122 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (954) 243-4597 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,024 movers in Miami

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Bloomington to Miami?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,980 to $2,950 for a studio, $2,970 to $4,420 for a one-bedroom, $4,950 to $7,370 for a two-bedroom, $7,930 to $11,790 for a three-bedroom and $10,900 to $16,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Miami from Bloomington?

About 1,174 road miles (995 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 57 min.

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 Indiana into Florida 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 Bloomington to Miami?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,660 to $2,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,070 to $3,040. 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 Bloomington–Miami corridor.