Sioux City, IA → Vail, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Sioux City to Vail

About 655 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,790–$5,630, delivery in 2–5 days, 61 carriers on the Sioux City side and 31 in Vail.

655 miroad distance
12 hdriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,790–$5,6302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Sioux City, Iowa
To: Vail, Colorado
Road distance: ≈ 655 miles (555 straight-line)
Drive time: 12 h
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 61 (51 interstate)
Movers at destination: 31 (8 interstate)

Reverse: Vail → Sioux City

The route from Sioux City, IA to Vail, CO covers roughly 655 miles by road, a west-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 $3,790 to $5,630 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 12 h.

On the Sioux City side there are 61 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (51 of them authorized for interstate work), and 31 around Vail (8 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 Vail.

Sioux City has a population of about 85,000 and Vail about 5,000. Sioux City is considerably denser (1,457 people per square mile versus 1,028), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Iowa, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Sioux City to Vail

Full-service estimate for 655 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,510	$1,850	$2,250
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,270	$2,770	$3,380
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,790	$4,620	$5,630
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,060	$7,390	$9,010
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,330	$10,160	$12,390

Rental truck (DIY)

$970–$1,370

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

Portable container

$1,600–$2,360

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

Full-service mover

$3,790–$5,630

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Sioux City (origin)

Guntren Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 64337
MC: 209119
Based in: Sioux City, IA 51105 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (712) 255-1104 Route Verify on FMCSA

Goodwill Of The Great Plains

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 232863
MC: 48109
Based in: Sioux City, IA 51103 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (712) 224-1319 Route Verify on FMCSA

Almlogistiq LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3513339
MC: 1163672
Based in: South Sioux City, NE 68776 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (507) 737-3716 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aj Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Elvis A Villatoro INC

USDOT: 1569734
MC: 595405
Based in: Sioux City, IA 51106 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (712) 202-3719 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shi South LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3400753
MC: 1098621
Based in: Sioux City, IA 51108 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (605) 232-9853 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rod Krahmer Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 777007
MC: 348145
Based in: Dakota City, NE 68731 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (402) 987-3005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hometown Mobility

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hometown Businesses INC

USDOT: 1932256
MC: 1138974
Based in: Merrill, IA 51038 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (712) 938-2029 Route Verify on FMCSA

Siouxland Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Action Moving & Storage

USDOT: 299154
MC: 1497813
Based in: Sioux City, IA 51101 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (712) 252-1938 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 61 movers in Sioux City

Near Vail (destination)

Prepared 2 Well LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4367759
MC: 1710219
Based in: Vail, CO 81657 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (918) 441-7325 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kd Freight INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2346165
MC: 1354707
Based in: Avon, CO 81620 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (508) 685-4861 Route Verify on FMCSA

Majestic Mountain Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 35d Majestic Movers LLC

USDOT: 2921650
MC: 985393
Based in: Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (970) 468-8815 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peak To Peak Movers

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Sumco Ventures INC

USDOT: 2977647
MC: 1724355
Based in: Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (970) 485-0912 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peak To Peak Movers

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Kaska Companies INC

USDOT: 3776726
Based in: Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (651) 248-6668 Route Verify on FMCSA

On-Call Mountain Movers

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3513671
Based in: Minturn, CO 81645 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (970) 393-0475 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vantia Hardwoods INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3842371
Based in: Frisco, CO 80443 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (970) 468-2684 Route Verify on FMCSA

J And G Builders LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3680558
MC: 1279959
Based in: Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (970) 409-2900 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 31 movers in Vail

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sioux City to Vail?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,510 to $2,250 for a studio, $2,270 to $3,380 for a one-bedroom, $3,790 to $5,630 for a two-bedroom, $6,060 to $9,010 for a three-bedroom and $8,330 to $12,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Vail from Sioux City?

About 655 road miles (555 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h.

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 Iowa into Colorado 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 Sioux City to Vail?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $970 to $1,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,600 to $2,360. 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 Sioux City–Vail corridor.