Pierre, SD → Bullhead City, AZ · Long-distance move

Movers from Pierre to Bullhead City

About 1,165 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,960–$7,370, delivery in 3–7 days, 2 carriers on the Pierre side and 10 in Bullhead City.

1,165 miroad distance
20 h 47 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,960–$7,3702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Pierre, South Dakota
To: Bullhead City, Arizona
Road distance: ≈ 1,165 miles (987 straight-line)
Drive time: 20 h 47 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 2 (2 interstate)
Movers at destination: 10 (8 interstate)

Reverse: Bullhead City → Pierre

Moving from Pierre to Bullhead City is a long-distance move of roughly 1,165 road miles, heading southwest from South Dakota to Arizona.

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 $4,960 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 47 min.

On the Pierre side there are 2 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (2 of them authorized for interstate work), and 10 around Bullhead City (8 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 Bullhead City.

Pierre has a population of about 14,000 and Bullhead City about 42,000. Pierre is considerably denser (1,082 people per square mile versus 696), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Arizona does collect a state income tax, unlike South Dakota, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Pierre to Bullhead City

Full-service estimate for 1,165 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	$3,630	$4,420
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,960	$6,040	$7,370
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,930	$9,670	$11,800
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,900	$13,300	$16,220

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,650–$2,330

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

Portable container

$2,060–$3,030

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

Full-service mover

$4,960–$7,370

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 Pierre (origin)

Charles Baker Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 234062
MC: 210452
Based in: Murdo, SD 57559 (37 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (605) 669-2100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Darrel Hinkle Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2340535
MC: 799203
Based in: Holabird, SD 57540 (36 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (605) 852-2298 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2 movers in Pierre

Near Bullhead City (destination)

Laughlin Transit INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 391422
MC: 227037
Based in: Laughlin, NV 89029 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 16 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (702) 298-2535 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aquarius Towing INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3357187
MC: 1074413
Based in: Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (928) 788-8464 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gary K

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gary Charles Koktavy

USDOT: 2966793
MC: 7899
Based in: Laughlin, NV 89029 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (702) 604-8291 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scm Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: So Cal Moving INC

USDOT: 671253
MC: 252719
Based in: Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (951) 265-8806 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wise Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1628928
MC: 600936
Based in: Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (928) 605-3384 Route Verify on FMCSA

Icon Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1211448
MC: 582980
Based in: Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (480) 560-8996 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clean Air Auto Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2797793
MC: 934167
Based in: Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (951) 760-1970 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adam Cohen Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2201147
MC: 763813
Based in: Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (661) 476-8276 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 10 movers in Bullhead 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 Bullhead 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 Pierre to Bullhead City?

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, $4,960 to $7,370 for a two-bedroom, $7,930 to $11,800 for a three-bedroom and $10,900 to $16,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bullhead City from Pierre?

About 1,165 road miles (987 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 47 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 South Dakota into Arizona 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 Pierre to Bullhead City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,650 to $2,330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,060 to $3,030. 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 Pierre–Bullhead City corridor.