Rapid City, SD → St. George, UT · Long-distance move

Movers from Rapid City to St. George

About 857 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,200–$6,250, delivery in 2–5 days, 23 carriers on the Rapid City side and 70 in St. George.

857 miroad distance
15 h 29 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,200–$6,2502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Rapid City, South Dakota
To: St. George, Utah
Road distance: ≈ 857 miles (726 straight-line)
Drive time: 15 h 29 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 23 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination: 70 (45 interstate)

Reverse: St. George → Rapid City

The route from Rapid City, SD to St. George, UT covers roughly 857 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 $4,200 to $6,250 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 15 h 29 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 70 around St. George (45 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. George.

Rapid City has a population of about 80,000 and St. George about 108,713. The two cities have comparable density (1,357 and 1,215 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 St. George

Full-service estimate for 857 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,680	$2,050	$2,500
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,520	$3,080	$3,750
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,200	$5,130	$6,250
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,730	$8,200	$10,010
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,250	$11,280	$13,760

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,180–$1,670

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

Portable container

$1,780–$2,620

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

Full-service mover

$4,200–$6,250

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 St. George (destination)

Andrus Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 167651
MC: 160950
Based in: St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 308 trucks, 337 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (435) 673-1566 Route Verify on FMCSA

Parke Cox Trucking Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 123792
MC: 199145
Based in: St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 82 trucks, 81 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Route Verify on FMCSA

Boulevard Home Furnishings

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Wittwer INC

USDOT: 321317
Based in: Saint George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (435) 986-3100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bakston Freight Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 913315
MC: 395788
Based in: Saint George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (435) 673-7971 Route Verify on FMCSA

Surety Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jet Transport INC

USDOT: 2078094
MC: 725756
Based in: St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (385) 246-1380 Route Verify on FMCSA

Intellatrans INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2930684
MC: 989533
Based in: St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (909) 815-0833 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pioneer Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1452313
MC: 548850
Based in: Saint George, UT 84770 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (877) 780-7466 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jemmer Distributing LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1247534
MC: 661077
Based in: St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (435) 673-4767 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 70 movers in St. George

Tips for this move

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 St. George if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,680 to $2,500 for a studio, $2,520 to $3,750 for a one-bedroom, $4,200 to $6,250 for a two-bedroom, $6,730 to $10,010 for a three-bedroom and $9,250 to $13,760 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. George from Rapid City?

About 857 road miles (726 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 29 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 St. George?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,180 to $1,670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,780 to $2,620. 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. George corridor.