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Rapid City, SD

Roseville, CA → Rapid City, SD · Long-distance move

Movers from Roseville to Rapid City

About 1,185 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,590–$8,320, delivery in 3–7 days, 721 carriers on the Roseville side and 23 in Rapid City.

  • 1,185 miroad distance
  • 21 h 8 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,590–$8,3202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,185 miles (1,004 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 8 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
721 (423 interstate)
Movers at destination
23 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Rapid City → Roseville

Rapid City sits about 1,185 miles northeast of Roseville, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to South Dakota that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $5,590 to $8,320 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 8 min.

On the Roseville side there are 721 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (423 of them authorized for interstate work), and 23 around Rapid City (17 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 Rapid City.

Roseville has a population of about 167,302 and Rapid City about 80,000. Roseville is considerably denser (3,351 people per square mile versus 1,357), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in South Dakota than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. South Dakota levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Roseville to Rapid City

Full-service estimate for 1,185 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,240 $2,730 $3,330
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,350 $4,090 $4,990
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,590 $6,820 $8,320
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,940 $10,910 $13,310
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,300 $15,000 $18,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,670–$2,350

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

Portable container

$2,080–$3,060

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

Full-service mover

$5,590–$8,320

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 Roseville (origin)

Svb Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2148443
MC
769666
Based in
Citrus Heights, CA 95621 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
115 trucks, 119 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (916) 735-5760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kmp Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kmp Transport INC

USDOT
2780515
MC
925803
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95834 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 210 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (916) 265-0762 Route Verify on FMCSA

Divine Enterprises

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1134917
MC
461462
Based in
Rocklin, CA 95765 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
99 trucks, 164 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (916) 781-7200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Joe'S Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Joe'S Logistics INC

USDOT
1380891
MC
526609
Based in
Rio Linda, CA 95673 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
95 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (530) 510-0452 Route Verify on FMCSA

Registan INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3872360
MC
1418146
Based in
Antelope, CA 95843 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (916) 620-5051 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kingdom Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1793303
MC
652796
Based in
Rocklin, CA 95765 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
66 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (916) 520-0707 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Tran Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3076183
MC
64026
Based in
Roseville, CA 95747 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (916) 345-3455 Route Verify on FMCSA

All The Way Transport Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2792231
MC
931554
Based in
Antelope, CA 95843 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (916) 837-7626 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 721 movers in Roseville

Near Rapid City (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,240 to $3,330 for a studio, $3,350 to $4,990 for a one-bedroom, $5,590 to $8,320 for a two-bedroom, $8,940 to $13,310 for a three-bedroom and $12,300 to $18,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rapid City from Roseville?

About 1,185 road miles (1,004 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 8 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 California into South Dakota 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 Roseville to Rapid City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,670 to $2,350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,080 to $3,060. 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 Roseville–Rapid City corridor.