K & J Trucking INC
- 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
Sioux Falls, SD → Long Beach, CA · Cross-country move
About 1,573 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,580–$9,780, delivery in 5–10 days, 79 carriers on the Sioux Falls side and 1,558 in Long Beach.
Moving from Sioux Falls to Long Beach is a cross-country move of roughly 1,573 road miles, heading southwest from South Dakota to California.
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 $6,580 to $9,780 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 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 1,558 around Long Beach (664 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 Long Beach.
Sioux Falls has a population of about 213,748 and Long Beach about 450,469. Long Beach is the denser city (9,206 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. California is a higher-cost state than South Dakota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike South Dakota, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,630 | $3,210 | $3,910 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,950 | $4,810 | $5,870 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,580 | $8,020 | $9,780 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,520 | $12,830 | $15,650 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,470 | $17,640 | $21,520 |
$2,220–$3,130
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,420–$3,560
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,580–$9,780
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Sioux Falls, SD → Long Beach, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,630 to $3,910 for a studio, $3,950 to $5,870 for a one-bedroom, $6,580 to $9,780 for a two-bedroom, $10,520 to $15,650 for a three-bedroom and $14,470 to $21,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,573 road miles (1,333 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from South Dakota into California 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,220 to $3,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,420 to $3,560. 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.
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–Long Beach corridor.