Sioux Falls, SD → Philadelphia, PA · Long-distance move

Movers from Sioux Falls to Philadelphia

About 1,340 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,330–$7,930, delivery in 3–7 days, 79 carriers on the Sioux Falls side and 1,658 in Philadelphia.

1,340 miroad distance
23 h 48 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,330–$7,9302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
To: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Road distance: ≈ 1,340 miles (1,136 straight-line)
Drive time: 23 h 48 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 79 (59 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,658 (1,138 interstate)

Reverse: Philadelphia → Sioux Falls

Moving from Sioux Falls to Philadelphia is a long-distance move of roughly 1,340 road miles, heading east from South Dakota to Pennsylvania.

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 $5,330 to $7,930 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 23 h 48 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 1,658 around Philadelphia (1,138 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 Philadelphia.

Sioux Falls has a population of about 213,748 and Philadelphia about 1.6 million. Philadelphia is the denser city (11,933 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. Note that Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia

Full-service estimate for 1,340 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,130	$2,600	$3,170
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,200	$3,900	$4,760
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,330	$6,500	$7,930
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,530	$10,400	$12,690
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,720	$14,300	$17,440

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,830–$2,580

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

Portable container

$2,220–$3,260

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

Full-service mover

$5,330–$7,930

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

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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 Philadelphia (destination)

Elite Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Finster Courier Incorporated

USDOT: 751209
MC: 339982
Based in: Pennsauken, NJ 08110 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 199 trucks, 168 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (856) 663-8844 Route Verify on FMCSA

Veltri INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 398991
MC: 481594
Based in: Trevose, PA 19053 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 151 trucks, 210 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (215) 946-6400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Uniquality INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2784879
MC: 927952
Based in: Bensalem, PA 19020 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 135 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (267) 297-2900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dream Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dream Transportation LLC

USDOT: 3020074
MC: 37720
Based in: Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 124 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (833) 777-8778 Route Verify on FMCSA

Silkroad Tranz INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2318392
MC: 936900
Based in: Warmminster, PA 18974 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 107 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (412) 522-2222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mirage Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3815917
MC: 1378977
Based in: Southampton, PA 18966 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 90 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (925) 474-4510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Relentless Strength LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4570815
MC: 1818083
Based in: Bensalem, PA 19020 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 86 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (267) 965-1042 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sls Group Worldwide LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3383225
MC: 1086171
Based in: Southampton, PA 18966 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 83 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (484) 966-8888 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,658 movers in Philadelphia

Tips for this move

Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.
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.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,130 to $3,170 for a studio, $3,200 to $4,760 for a one-bedroom, $5,330 to $7,930 for a two-bedroom, $8,530 to $12,690 for a three-bedroom and $11,720 to $17,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Philadelphia from Sioux Falls?

About 1,340 road miles (1,136 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 48 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 Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,830 to $2,580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,220 to $3,260. 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–Philadelphia corridor.