Rapid City, SD

Greeley, CO → Rapid City, SD · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Greeley to Rapid City

About 313 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,750–$4,090, delivery in 1–3 days, 112 carriers on the Greeley side and 23 in Rapid City.

  • 313 miroad distance
  • 6 h 6 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,750–$4,0902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 313 miles (265 straight-line)
Drive time
6 h 6 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
112 (61 interstate)
Movers at destination
23 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Rapid City → Greeley

Moving from Greeley to Rapid City is a regional long-distance move of roughly 313 road miles, heading north from Colorado 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 $2,750 to $4,090 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 6 h 6 min.

On the Greeley side there are 112 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (61 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.

Greeley has a population of about 115,073 and Rapid City about 80,000. Greeley is considerably denser (2,225 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. Labor and living costs run lower in South Dakota than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. South Dakota levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Greeley to Rapid City

Full-service estimate for 313 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,250 $1,520 $1,860
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,650 $2,010 $2,450
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,750 $3,350 $4,090
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,400 $5,360 $6,540
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,050 $7,370 $9,000

Rental truck (DIY)

$470–$670

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

Portable container

$1,300–$1,910

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

Full-service mover

$2,750–$4,090

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

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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 Greeley (origin)

Jbs Carriers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
184843
MC
152285
Based in
Greeley, CO 80631 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1,188 trucks, 573 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Skybridge Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3327639
MC
1060138
Based in
Windsor, CO 80550 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
68 trucks, 175 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Full Scale Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2209328
MC
767901
Based in
Eaton, CO 80615 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
59 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Preferred Cartage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
659257
MC
309159
Based in
Greeley, CO 80631 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Exodus Moving Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
675502
MC
311727
Based in
Johnstown, CO 80534 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Hawa Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3353688
MC
1072633
Based in
Johnstown, CO 80534 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Bulk Transporters INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
110281
MC
116645
Based in
Gilcrest, CO 80623 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Workspace Innovations LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1830434
MC
704755
Based in
Fort Collins, CO 80528 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

All 112 movers in Greeley

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

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

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

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

Dakota Express

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

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

All 23 movers in Rapid City

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,860 for a studio, $1,650 to $2,450 for a one-bedroom, $2,750 to $4,090 for a two-bedroom, $4,400 to $6,540 for a three-bedroom and $6,050 to $9,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rapid City from Greeley?

About 313 road miles (265 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 6 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 Colorado 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 Greeley to Rapid City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $470 to $670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,300 to $1,910. 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 Greeley–Rapid City corridor.