Rapid City, SD → St. Augustine, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Rapid City to St. Augustine

About 1,826 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,280–$9,350, delivery in 5–10 days, 23 carriers on the Rapid City side and 71 in St. Augustine.

1,826 miroad distance
32 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,280–$9,3502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Rapid City, South Dakota
To: St. Augustine, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 1,826 miles (1,547 straight-line)
Drive time: 32 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 23 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination: 71 (35 interstate)

Reverse: St. Augustine → Rapid City

Moving from Rapid City to St. Augustine is a cross-country move of roughly 1,826 road miles, heading southeast from South Dakota to Florida.

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 $6,280 to $9,350 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 32 hours (4 driving days).

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 71 around St. Augustine (35 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 St. Augustine.

Rapid City has a population of about 80,000 and St. Augustine about 16,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,357 and 1,505 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Rapid City to St. Augustine

Full-service estimate for 1,826 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,510	$3,060	$3,740
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,770	$4,600	$5,610
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,280	$7,660	$9,350
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,050	$12,260	$14,950
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,820	$16,850	$20,560

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,630–$3,710

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

Portable container

$2,650–$3,900

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

Full-service mover

$6,280–$9,350

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 St. Augustine (destination)

Champion Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1633941
MC: 602443
Based in: St Augustine, FL 32092 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (904) 521-6637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transway Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2480971
MC: 858578
Based in: Saint Augustine, FL 32095 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (904) 239-1036 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ezcon Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4309942
MC: 1679736
Based in: Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (904) 490-8593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Minorcan Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 314177
MC: 207187
Based in: St Augustine, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (904) 824-3500 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Florida Transfer & Relocation INC

USDOT: 1447613
MC: 547090
Based in: Saint Augusitne, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (904) 794-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unitrans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2014357
MC: 717943
Based in: Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (904) 294-9024 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Moving Van Lines

Interstate carrier

Legal name: T & J Truck Leasing LLC

USDOT: 3262059
MC: 1028487
Based in: St Augustine, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (904) 794-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Helping Hands Movers Of St Augustine INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4574830
MC: 1820223
Based in: Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (904) 229-4118 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 71 movers in St. Augustine

Tips for this move

Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in St. Augustine accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Rapid City to St. Augustine?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,510 to $3,740 for a studio, $3,770 to $5,610 for a one-bedroom, $6,280 to $9,350 for a two-bedroom, $10,050 to $14,950 for a three-bedroom and $13,820 to $20,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Augustine from Rapid City?

About 1,826 road miles (1,547 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Florida 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 St. Augustine?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,630 to $3,710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,650 to $3,900. 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–St. Augustine corridor.