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Rapid City, SD

Santa Clarita, CA → Rapid City, SD · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Clarita to Rapid City

About 1,242 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,750–$8,550, delivery in 3–7 days, 605 carriers on the Santa Clarita side and 23 in Rapid City.

  • 1,242 miroad distance
  • 22 h 7 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,750–$8,5502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,242 miles (1,052 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 7 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
605 (262 interstate)
Movers at destination
23 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Rapid City → Santa Clarita

Moving from Santa Clarita to Rapid City is a long-distance move of roughly 1,242 road miles, heading northeast from California to South Dakota.

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 $5,750 to $8,550 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 22 h 7 min.

On the Santa Clarita side there are 605 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (262 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.

Santa Clarita has a population of about 228,430 and Rapid City about 80,000. Santa Clarita is considerably denser (3,230 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 Santa Clarita to Rapid City

Full-service estimate for 1,242 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,300 $2,800 $3,420
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,450 $4,200 $5,130
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,750 $7,010 $8,550
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,190 $11,210 $13,680
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,640 $15,410 $18,810

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,730–$2,440

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

Portable container

$2,130–$3,130

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

Full-service mover

$5,750–$8,550

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 Santa Clarita (origin)

Hasa INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
171496
MC
764166
Based in
Santa Clarita, CA 91350 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
164 trucks, 138 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (661) 259-5848 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zurich Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Zurich Transport LLC

USDOT
1848932
MC
771392
Based in
Sylmar, CA 91342 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (310) 513-1348 Route Verify on FMCSA

John Adams Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1183612
MC
473323
Based in
Sun Valley, CA 91352 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (747) 800-5503 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morbro Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3305894
MC
1049260
Based in
Chatsworth, CA 91311 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (818) 568-7787 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wetzel & Sons Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2275944
MC
1790211
Based in
Pacoima, CA 91331 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (310) 859-1028 Route Verify on FMCSA

Altar Boys Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rigos Delivery Moving And Storage INC

USDOT
2824890
MC
942690
Based in
Pacoima, CA 91331 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (800) 478-1664 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ben Hur Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Precision Moving & Storage Corporation

USDOT
2569585
MC
897757
Based in
Chatworth, CA 91311 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (818) 332-9701 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prodigy Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3983945
MC
1492541
Based in
Chatsworth, CA 91311 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (818) 993-8813 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 605 movers in Santa Clarita

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 Santa Clarita to Rapid City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,300 to $3,420 for a studio, $3,450 to $5,130 for a one-bedroom, $5,750 to $8,550 for a two-bedroom, $9,190 to $13,680 for a three-bedroom and $12,640 to $18,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rapid City from Santa Clarita?

About 1,242 road miles (1,052 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 7 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 Santa Clarita to Rapid City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,730 to $2,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,130 to $3,130. 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 Santa Clarita–Rapid City corridor.