Bemidji, MN

Santa Fe, NM → Bemidji, MN · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Fe to Bemidji

About 1,175 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,980–$7,410, delivery in 3–7 days, 25 carriers on the Santa Fe side and 27 in Bemidji.

  • 1,175 miroad distance
  • 20 h 58 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,980–$7,4102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,175 miles (996 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 58 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
25 (11 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (12 interstate)

Reverse: Bemidji → Santa Fe

Moving from Santa Fe to Bemidji is a long-distance move of roughly 1,175 road miles, heading northeast from New Mexico to 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 $4,980 to $7,410 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 58 min.

On the Santa Fe side there are 25 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (11 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Bemidji (12 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 Bemidji.

Santa Fe has a population of about 90,000 and Bemidji about 15,000. Santa Fe is considerably denser (1,675 people per square mile versus 914), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Minnesota is a higher-cost state than New Mexico, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Santa Fe to Bemidji

Full-service estimate for 1,175 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,990 $2,430 $2,960
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,990 $3,640 $4,450
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,980 $6,070 $7,410
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,970 $9,720 $11,860
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,960 $13,360 $16,300

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

$4,980–$7,410

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Santa Fe (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3240298
MC
1017620
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Pro-Move Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3942498
MC
1464643
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Johnson Southwest Moving Systems

Licensed interstate
USDOT
496334
MC
256060
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Ahl

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
295148
MC
283301
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

J & L Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2475716
MC
856379
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Yanez Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3782449
MC
1354533
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Gonzales & Sons Trucking

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
626351
MC
330221
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Wilson Transfer & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1195329
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 25 movers in Santa Fe

Near Bemidji (destination)

Blue Ox Moving Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3426527
MC
1167990
Based in
Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

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

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

Tc Recycling

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

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

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

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

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

All 27 movers in Bemidji

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Fe to Bemidji?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,990 to $2,960 for a studio, $2,990 to $4,450 for a one-bedroom, $4,980 to $7,410 for a two-bedroom, $7,970 to $11,860 for a three-bedroom and $10,960 to $16,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bemidji from Santa Fe?

About 1,175 road miles (996 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 58 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 New Mexico into Minnesota 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 Santa Fe to Bemidji?

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 Santa Fe–Bemidji corridor.