Sioux Falls, SD → Arlington, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Sioux Falls to Arlington

About 1,259 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,270–$7,830, delivery in 3–7 days, 79 carriers on the Sioux Falls side and 1,290 in Arlington.

1,259 miroad distance
22 h 24 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,270–$7,8302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
To: Arlington, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 1,259 miles (1,067 straight-line)
Drive time: 22 h 24 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 79 (59 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,290 (809 interstate)

Reverse: Arlington → Sioux Falls

Arlington sits about 1,259 miles east of Sioux Falls, which makes this an interstate relocation from South Dakota to Virginia 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 $5,270 to $7,830 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 24 min.

On the Sioux Falls side there are 79 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (59 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,290 around Arlington (809 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 Arlington.

Sioux Falls has a population of about 213,748 and Arlington about 240,000. Arlington is the denser city (9,180 people per square mile versus 2,434 in Sioux Falls), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Virginia is a higher-cost state than South Dakota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike South Dakota, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Sioux Falls to Arlington

Full-service estimate for 1,259 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,110	$2,570	$3,130
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,160	$3,850	$4,700
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,270	$6,420	$7,830
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,420	$10,270	$12,530
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,580	$14,130	$17,230

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,740–$2,460

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

Portable container

$2,140–$3,150

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

Full-service mover

$5,270–$7,830

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 Sioux Falls (origin)

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

Call (605) 332-5531 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (605) 338-0002 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (605) 335-6575 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (605) 647-1380 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (605) 759-2247 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (605) 650-0342 Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (605) 333-0620 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (605) 368-2440 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 79 movers in Sioux Falls

Near Arlington (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ritter Transport INC

USDOT: 436004
MC: 239770
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 75 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (480) 485-5862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 388638
MC: 208997
Based in: Temple Hills, MD 20748 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (301) 899-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2442344
MC: 44829
Based in: Vienna, VA 22182 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 6903
MC: 1664339
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (480) 582-2760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geva Transportationgeva Logisticsgeva Freight Forwarding S

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC

USDOT: 2845842
MC: 954130
Based in: Clinton, MD 20735 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (240) 284-3828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Dancy

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Dancy

USDOT: 4231672
MC: 1637268
Based in: Clinton, MD 20735 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 26 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (301) 643-4471 Route Verify on FMCSA

Interstate Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 32658
MC: 1745
Based in: West Springfield, VA 22152 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (703) 569-2121 Route Verify on FMCSA

F4l Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3268506
MC: 1031430
Based in: Hyattsville, MD 20785 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (702) 366-6000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,290 movers in Arlington

Tips for this move

Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.
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 Arlington if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sioux Falls to Arlington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,110 to $3,130 for a studio, $3,160 to $4,700 for a one-bedroom, $5,270 to $7,830 for a two-bedroom, $8,420 to $12,530 for a three-bedroom and $11,580 to $17,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Arlington from Sioux Falls?

About 1,259 road miles (1,067 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 24 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 South Dakota into Virginia 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 Falls to Arlington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,740 to $2,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,140 to $3,150. 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 Falls–Arlington corridor.