Beaumont, TX → Rapid City, SD · Long-distance move

Movers from Beaumont to Rapid City

About 1,282 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,140–$7,640, delivery in 3–7 days, 106 carriers on the Beaumont side and 23 in Rapid City.

1,282 miroad distance
22 h 48 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,140–$7,6402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Beaumont, Texas
To: Rapid City, South Dakota
Road distance: ≈ 1,282 miles (1,086 straight-line)
Drive time: 22 h 48 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 106 (39 interstate)
Movers at destination: 23 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Rapid City → Beaumont

Moving from Beaumont to Rapid City is a long-distance move of roughly 1,282 road miles, heading northwest from Texas to South Dakota.

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 $5,140 to $7,640 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 22 h 48 min.

On the Beaumont side there are 106 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (39 of them authorized for interstate work), and 23 around Rapid City (17 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 Rapid City.

Beaumont has a population of about 112,967 and Rapid City about 80,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,397 and 1,357 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Beaumont to Rapid City

Full-service estimate for 1,282 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,050	$2,510	$3,060
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,080	$3,760	$4,580
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,140	$6,260	$7,640
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,220	$10,020	$12,230
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,300	$13,780	$16,810

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,770–$2,500

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

Portable container

$2,160–$3,180

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

Full-service mover

$5,140–$7,640

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Beaumont (origin)

Lsj Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 803218
MC: 410991
Based in: Beaumont, TX 77705 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 45 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (409) 730-9577 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kdsi Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1043519
MC: 436195
Based in: Beaumont, TX 77701 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (409) 835-0069 Route Verify on FMCSA

Burris Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Burris Transfer & Storage Company INC

USDOT: 119355
MC: 136526
Based in: Beaumont, TX 77701 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (409) 838-0126 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wm-d'S Roll Off Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3156335
MC: 1576557
Based in: Beaumont, TX 77713 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (409) 880-5343 Route Verify on FMCSA

Galaxy Star Transport LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4331064
MC: 1702848
Based in: Beaumont, TX 77713 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (409) 454-0526 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jw Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Wf Service INC

USDOT: 4427908
MC: 1741820
Based in: Beaumont, TX 77702 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (409) 351-4250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bod Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3659544
MC: 1264629
Based in: Richmond, TX 77706 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (832) 566-3339 Route Verify on FMCSA

Foster & Sons Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2410325
MC: 830492
Based in: Beaumont, TX 77713 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (318) 758-2100 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 106 movers in Beaumont

Near Rapid City (destination)

The Moving Guys LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3199241
MC: 160684
Based in: Rapid City, SD 57702 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (605) 877-2258 Route Verify on FMCSA

Northwestern Warehouse Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 159450
MC: 142617
Based in: Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (605) 342-1460 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Central Supply INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 126865
MC: 158116
Based in: Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (605) 343-5486 Route Verify on FMCSA

Green'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 207599
MC: 146767
Based in: Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1981

Call (605) 342-7060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dakota Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dakota Express Transportation INC

USDOT: 379471
MC: 226380
Based in: Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (605) 341-5458 Route Verify on FMCSA

Thomas & Sons Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2997736
MC: 22439
Based in: Rapid City, SD 57702 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (605) 787-3871 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aces And Eights Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3232950
MC: 1013972
Based in: Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (612) 406-1441 Route Verify on FMCSA

D & D Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4017443
MC: 1514392
Based in: Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (605) 858-4772 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 23 movers in Rapid City

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Rapid City if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Beaumont to Rapid City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,050 to $3,060 for a studio, $3,080 to $4,580 for a one-bedroom, $5,140 to $7,640 for a two-bedroom, $8,220 to $12,230 for a three-bedroom and $11,300 to $16,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rapid City from Beaumont?

About 1,282 road miles (1,086 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 48 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 Texas into South Dakota 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 Beaumont to Rapid City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,770 to $2,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,160 to $3,180. 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 Beaumont–Rapid City corridor.