Olympia, WA

Sioux Falls, SD → Olympia, WA · Cross-country move

Movers from Sioux Falls to Olympia

About 1,520 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,190–$9,210, delivery in 5–10 days, 79 carriers on the Sioux Falls side and 101 in Olympia.

  • 1,520 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,190–$9,2102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,520 miles (1,288 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
79 (59 interstate)
Movers at destination
101 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Olympia → Sioux Falls

Olympia sits about 1,520 miles west of Sioux Falls, which makes this an interstate relocation from South Dakota to Washington that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,190 to $9,210 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 26 hours (3 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 101 around Olympia (46 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 Olympia.

Sioux Falls has a population of about 213,748 and Olympia about 57,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,434 and 3,052 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Washington is a higher-cost state than South Dakota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Sioux Falls to Olympia

Full-service estimate for 1,520 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,480 $3,020 $3,680
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,710 $4,530 $5,530
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,190 $7,550 $9,210
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,900 $12,080 $14,730
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,620 $16,610 $20,260

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,160–$3,050

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

Portable container

$2,380–$3,500

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

Full-service mover

$6,190–$9,210

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

Moving cost calculator

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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

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

Near Olympia (destination)

Harbor Wholesale Grocery INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
430787
MC
309158
Based in
Lacey, WA 98516 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
133 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Olympic Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
586615
MC
284187
Based in
Olympia, WA 98501 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Morgan Transfer

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2575693
MC
1155069
Based in
Lacey, WA 98516 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Olmpic Move Group Lile Moving & Storage Move Nw

Licensed interstate
USDOT
527782
MC
75805
Based in
Olympia, WA 98501 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Allwest Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1277174
MC
786271
Based in
Lacey, WA 98516 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

All Ready Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2083124
MC
1398715
Based in
Tumwater, WA 98512 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Asap Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4119742
MC
1575398
Based in
Olympia, WA 98501 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Lady Americana

Licensed interstate
USDOT
565789
MC
879382
Based in
Lacey, WA 98516 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

All 101 movers in Olympia

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,480 to $3,680 for a studio, $3,710 to $5,530 for a one-bedroom, $6,190 to $9,210 for a two-bedroom, $9,900 to $14,730 for a three-bedroom and $13,620 to $20,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Olympia from Sioux Falls?

About 1,520 road miles (1,288 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 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 South Dakota into Washington 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 Olympia?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,160 to $3,050 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,380 to $3,500. 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–Olympia corridor.