Sioux Falls, SD

Santa Monica, CA → Sioux Falls, SD · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Monica to Sioux Falls

About 1,580 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,590–$9,800, delivery in 5–10 days, 603 carriers on the Santa Monica side and 79 in Sioux Falls.

  • 1,580 miroad distance
  • 27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,590–$9,8002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,580 miles (1,339 straight-line)
Drive time
27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
603 (222 interstate)
Movers at destination
79 (59 interstate)

Reverse: Sioux Falls → Santa Monica

Moving from Santa Monica to Sioux Falls is a cross-country move of roughly 1,580 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 $6,590 to $9,800 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 27 hours (4 driving days).

On the Santa Monica side there are 603 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (222 of them authorized for interstate work), and 79 around Sioux Falls (59 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 Sioux Falls.

Santa Monica has a population of about 92,000 and Sioux Falls about 213,748. Santa Monica is considerably denser (11,069 people per square mile versus 2,434), 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 Monica to Sioux Falls

Full-service estimate for 1,580 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,640 $3,210 $3,920
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,950 $4,820 $5,880
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,590 $8,030 $9,800
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,540 $12,860 $15,680
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,490 $17,680 $21,560

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,220–$3,140

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

Portable container

$2,430–$3,570

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

Full-service mover

$6,590–$9,800

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 Monica (origin)

Clutter INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2719785
MC
934868
Based in
Culver City, CA 90230 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
191 trucks, 382 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Arru Group INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4420956
MC
1738102
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90029 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Ing Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778992
MC
648911
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90037 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Dsd Trucking INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
465743
MC
309255
Based in
Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
39 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Grt Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3410979
MC
1099772
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90008 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
35 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Harmony Home Remodels

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4468385
MC
1763223
Based in
Van Nuys, CA 91411 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Dlvr

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3471374
MC
1136305
Based in
Culver City, CA 90230 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Melogistix INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3479671
MC
1141564
Based in
LA, CA 90019 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 603 movers in Santa Monica

Near Sioux Falls (destination)

K & J Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
171766
MC
146600
Based in
Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
132 trucks, 149 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Dakota Carriers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
492947
MC
255930
Based in
Sioux Falls, SD 57107 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
85 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Rude Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1391
MC
64732
Based in
Sioux Falls, SD 57107 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 62 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Silver Creek Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3093770
MC
73394
Based in
Chancellor, SD 57015 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Lloyd Bultsma Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
692522
MC
320802
Based in
Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Sioux Steel Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
66163
MC
488257
Based in
Sioux Falls, SD 57101 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Nationwide Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1741852
MC
637914
Based in
Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Mueller Pallets LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
776880
MC
412614
Based in
Sioux Falls, SD 57108 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

All 79 movers in Sioux Falls

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Monica to Sioux Falls?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,640 to $3,920 for a studio, $3,950 to $5,880 for a one-bedroom, $6,590 to $9,800 for a two-bedroom, $10,540 to $15,680 for a three-bedroom and $14,490 to $21,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sioux Falls from Santa Monica?

About 1,580 road miles (1,339 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 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 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 Monica to Sioux Falls?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,220 to $3,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,430 to $3,570. 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 Monica–Sioux Falls corridor.