Rapid City, SD → New Braunfels, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Rapid City to New Braunfels

About 1,217 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,980–$7,410, delivery in 3–7 days, 23 carriers on the Rapid City side and 145 in New Braunfels.

1,217 miroad distance
21 h 41 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,980–$7,4102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Rapid City, South Dakota
To: New Braunfels, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,217 miles (1,032 straight-line)
Drive time: 21 h 41 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 23 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination: 145 (43 interstate)

Reverse: New Braunfels → Rapid City

The route from Rapid City, SD to New Braunfels, TX covers roughly 1,217 miles by road, a south-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 $4,980 to $7,410 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 21 h 41 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 145 around New Braunfels (43 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 New Braunfels.

Rapid City has a population of about 80,000 and New Braunfels about 122,492. New Braunfels is the denser city (2,000 people per square mile versus 1,357 in Rapid City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Rapid City to New Braunfels

Full-service estimate for 1,217 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,990	$2,430	$2,960
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,990	$3,640	$4,450
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,980	$6,070	$7,410
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,970	$9,720	$11,860
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,960	$13,360	$16,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,700–$2,400

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

Portable container

$2,110–$3,100

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

Full-service mover

$4,980–$7,410

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

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 New Braunfels (destination)

B & B TX Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3713370
MC: 1304125
Based in: New Braunfels, TX 78132 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 37 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (830) 214-3069 Route Verify on FMCSA

National Emergency Management And Response

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2086050
MC: 881926
Based in: Schertz, TX 78154 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (210) 905-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Evolution Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Evolution Moving LLC

USDOT: 2467590
MC: 1239409
Based in: New Braunfels, TX 78130 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (830) 542-8608 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & R Air Freight & Distribution LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2574036
MC: 900043
Based in: Schertz, TX 78154 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (210) 946-9447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vargas R Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1838956
MC: 666532
Based in: New Braunfels, TX 78130 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (830) 837-5749 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Marathon Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4015156
MC: 1512938
Based in: Cibolo, TX 78108 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (614) 353-5950 Route Verify on FMCSA

Armstrong Relocation Company San Antonio

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Armstrong Moving Solutions San Antonio LLC

USDOT: 2989210
MC: 18159
Based in: Schertz, TX 78154 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (210) 225-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Braunfels Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2992735
MC: 1117672
Based in: New Braunfels, TX 78130 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (830) 643-9676 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 145 movers in New Braunfels

Tips for this move

Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.
Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
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 New Braunfels if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Rapid City to New Braunfels?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,990 to $2,960 for a studio, $2,990 to $4,450 for a one-bedroom, $4,980 to $7,410 for a two-bedroom, $7,970 to $11,860 for a three-bedroom and $10,960 to $16,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Braunfels from Rapid City?

About 1,217 road miles (1,032 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 41 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 Texas 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 New Braunfels?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,700 to $2,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,110 to $3,100. 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–New Braunfels corridor.