Rapid City, SD → Flagstaff, AZ · Long-distance move

Movers from Rapid City to Flagstaff

About 895 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,300–$6,390, delivery in 2–5 days, 23 carriers on the Rapid City side and 18 in Flagstaff.

895 miroad distance
16 h 8 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,300–$6,3902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Rapid City, South Dakota
To: Flagstaff, Arizona
Road distance: ≈ 895 miles (759 straight-line)
Drive time: 16 h 8 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 23 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination: 18 (8 interstate)

Reverse: Flagstaff → Rapid City

The route from Rapid City, SD to Flagstaff, AZ covers roughly 895 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,300 to $6,390 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 8 min.

On the Rapid City side there are 23 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 of them authorized for interstate work), and 18 around Flagstaff (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 Flagstaff.

Rapid City has a population of about 80,000 and Flagstaff about 78,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,357 and 1,164 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 Rapid City to Flagstaff

Full-service estimate for 895 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,720	$2,100	$2,560
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,580	$3,140	$3,840
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,300	$5,240	$6,390
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,870	$8,380	$10,230
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,450	$11,530	$14,060

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,220–$1,720

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

Portable container

$1,820–$2,670

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

Full-service mover

$4,300–$6,390

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Rapid City (origin)

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

Near Flagstaff (destination)

Flagstaff Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3315120
MC: 1053779
Based in: Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (928) 853-6515 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gatka Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3227741
MC: 1011370
Based in: Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (740) 201-7174 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dunn Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2275705
MC: 775256
Based in: Flagstaff, AZ 86015 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (561) 614-7474 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haul N Water

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2641024
Based in: Bellemont, AZ 86015 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (928) 699-4902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Oak Creek Moving And Storage LLC

USDOT: 4460439
MC: 1758960
Based in: Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (928) 351-0286 Route Verify on FMCSA

High Tech Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 586645
MC: 342469
Based in: Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (928) 527-3906 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jvs Trucking

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2633107
MC: 916598
Based in: Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (702) 439-6926 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jp Transport

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3555307
MC: 1192122
Based in: Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (702) 561-4473 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 18 movers in Flagstaff

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,720 to $2,560 for a studio, $2,580 to $3,840 for a one-bedroom, $4,300 to $6,390 for a two-bedroom, $6,870 to $10,230 for a three-bedroom and $9,450 to $14,060 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Flagstaff from Rapid City?

About 895 road miles (759 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 8 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Rapid City to Flagstaff?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,220 to $1,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,820 to $2,670. 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 Rapid City–Flagstaff corridor.