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Rapid City, SD

Fargo, ND → Rapid City, SD · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Fargo to Rapid City

About 430 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,020–$4,490, delivery in 1–3 days, 99 carriers on the Fargo side and 23 in Rapid City.

  • 430 miroad distance
  • 8 h 7 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,020–$4,4902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 430 miles (365 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 7 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
99 (88 interstate)
Movers at destination
23 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Rapid City → Fargo

The route from Fargo, ND to Rapid City, SD covers roughly 430 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,020 to $4,490 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 7 min.

On the Fargo side there are 99 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (88 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.

Fargo has a population of about 136,275 and Rapid City about 80,000. Fargo is considerably denser (2,530 people per square mile versus 1,357), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. South Dakota levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Fargo to Rapid City

Full-service estimate for 430 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,210 $1,470 $1,800
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,810 $2,210 $2,700
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,020 $3,680 $4,490
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,830 $5,890 $7,190
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,640 $8,100 $9,890

Rental truck (DIY)

$590–$840

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

Portable container

$1,400–$2,060

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

Full-service mover

$3,020–$4,490

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Fargo, ND → Rapid City, SD. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Fargo (origin)

Magnum Ltl INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
404961
MC
233791
Based in
Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
539 trucks, 614 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (800) 726-7510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Magnum LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
184416
MC
151665
Based in
Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
292 trucks, 292 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (800) 726-7510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great Plains Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
538508
MC
268241
Based in
Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
140 trucks, 141 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (701) 281-3006 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hjh Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3338255
MC
1066651
Based in
Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (308) 237-3151 Route Verify on FMCSA

J-Mar Enterprises

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: North Loop Tl LLC

USDOT
291072
MC
184368
Based in
West Fargo, ND 58078 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (701) 277-0039 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco Mmc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Midwest Moving Company LLC

USDOT
3263587
MC
1029171
Based in
West Fargo, ND 58078 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (800) 851-8235 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Fargo LLC

USDOT
3220190
MC
1007626
Based in
Fargo, ND 58103 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (701) 566-6581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Laabsame Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3340656
MC
1066193
Based in
Fargo, ND 58103 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (701) 630-9226 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 99 movers in Fargo

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,800 for a studio, $1,810 to $2,700 for a one-bedroom, $3,020 to $4,490 for a two-bedroom, $4,830 to $7,190 for a three-bedroom and $6,640 to $9,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rapid City from Fargo?

About 430 road miles (365 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 7 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 North Dakota 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 Fargo to Rapid City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $590 to $840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,400 to $2,060. 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 Fargo–Rapid City corridor.