Rapid City, SD → Park City, UT · Long-distance move

Movers from Rapid City to Park City

About 571 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,510–$5,220, delivery in 2–5 days, 23 carriers on the Rapid City side and 34 in Park City.

571 miroad distance
10 h 33 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,510–$5,2202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Rapid City, South Dakota
To: Park City, Utah
Road distance: ≈ 571 miles (484 straight-line)
Drive time: 10 h 33 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 23 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination: 34 (12 interstate)

Reverse: Park City → Rapid City

Moving from Rapid City to Park City is a long-distance move of roughly 571 road miles, heading southwest from South Dakota to Utah.

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 $3,510 to $5,220 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 10 h 33 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 34 around Park City (12 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 Park City.

Rapid City has a population of about 80,000 and Park City about 8,000. Rapid City is considerably denser (1,357 people per square mile versus 376), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Utah 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 Park City

Full-service estimate for 571 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,400	$1,710	$2,090
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,100	$2,560	$3,130
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,510	$4,270	$5,220
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,610	$6,840	$8,340
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,710	$9,400	$11,470

Rental truck (DIY)

$890–$1,250

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

Portable container

$1,530–$2,250

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

Full-service mover

$3,510–$5,220

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 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 Park City (destination)

Hulx Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3570506
MC: 1202557
Based in: Sandy, UT 84092 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (888) 520-2487 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hisa Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1532897
MC: 578074
Based in: Sandy, UT 84092 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (801) 649-9818 Route Verify on FMCSA

We Pack Moving & Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: We Pack

USDOT: 4088459
MC: 1818188
Based in: Park City, UT 84098 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (435) 640-1708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Auranova Luxury Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4509823
MC: 1785257
Based in: Park City, UT 84098 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (435) 731-2201 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Pyramid93 A Professional Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4196038
MC: 1617862
Based in: Cotton Wood Heights, UT 84121 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Route Verify on FMCSA

Snowbird Ski Resort

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1107963
Based in: Snowbird, UT 84092 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (801) 933-2222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Junk In Our Trunk LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4079375
Based in: Park City, UT 84098 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (435) 800-7818 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bumper Dump Waste And Recycle

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2597530
Based in: Park City, UT 84098 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (435) 654-7488 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 34 movers in Park 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 Park 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 Rapid City to Park City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,090 for a studio, $2,100 to $3,130 for a one-bedroom, $3,510 to $5,220 for a two-bedroom, $5,610 to $8,340 for a three-bedroom and $7,710 to $11,470 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Park City from Rapid City?

About 571 road miles (484 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 33 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 Utah 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 Park City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $890 to $1,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,530 to $2,250. 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–Park City corridor.