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Rapid City, SD

West Covina, CA → Rapid City, SD · Long-distance move

Movers from West Covina to Rapid City

About 1,234 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,720–$8,520, delivery in 3–7 days, 679 carriers on the West Covina side and 23 in Rapid City.

  • 1,234 miroad distance
  • 21 h 59 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,720–$8,5202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,234 miles (1,046 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 59 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
679 (300 interstate)
Movers at destination
23 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Rapid City → West Covina

Moving from West Covina to Rapid City is a long-distance move of roughly 1,234 road miles, heading northeast from California to South Dakota.

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 $5,720 to $8,520 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 21 h 59 min.

On the West Covina side there are 679 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (300 of them authorized for interstate work), and 23 around Rapid City (17 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 Rapid City.

West Covina has a population of about 105,301 and Rapid City about 80,000. West Covina is considerably denser (6,844 people per square mile versus 1,357), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in South Dakota than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. South Dakota levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from West Covina to Rapid City

Full-service estimate for 1,234 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,290 $2,790 $3,410
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,430 $4,190 $5,110
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,720 $6,980 $8,520
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,160 $11,170 $13,620
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,590 $15,360 $18,730

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,720–$2,430

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

Portable container

$2,120–$3,120

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

Full-service mover

$5,720–$8,520

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 West Covina (origin)

White Arrow LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
577394
MC
281042
Based in
Montebello, CA 90640 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
414 trucks, 408 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (800) 501-5589 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ldi Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1074419
MC
446897
Based in
Pomona, CA 91768 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
140 trucks, 134 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (909) 620-7001 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-Zoom Delivery Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3296394
MC
1045263
Based in
City Of Industry, CA 91744 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
65 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (714) 309-3931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
710576
MC
327888
Based in
LA Mirada, CA 90638 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (714) 384-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liberty Linehaul West INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
282762
MC
208837
Based in
Montebello, CA 90640 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (323) 728-8900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nationwide Trans, Inc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nationwide Trans INC

USDOT
1470669
MC
555361
Based in
Chino, CA 91710 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (909) 355-3211 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ap Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jeffrey Pont

USDOT
671078
MC
313655
Based in
Pico Rivera, CA 90660 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (562) 236-2250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liberty Linehaul West INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
691117
MC
320367
Based in
Montebello, CA 90640 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (323) 728-8900 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 679 movers in West Covina

Near Rapid City (destination)

The Moving Guys LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3199241
MC
160684
Based in
Rapid City, SD 57702 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (605) 877-2258 Route Verify on FMCSA

Northwestern Warehouse Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
159450
MC
142617
Based in
Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (605) 342-1460 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Central Supply INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
126865
MC
158116
Based in
Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (605) 343-5486 Route Verify on FMCSA

Green'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
207599
MC
146767
Based in
Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1981
Call (605) 342-7060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dakota Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dakota Express Transportation INC

USDOT
379471
MC
226380
Based in
Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (605) 341-5458 Route Verify on FMCSA

Thomas & Sons Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2997736
MC
22439
Based in
Rapid City, SD 57702 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (605) 787-3871 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aces And Eights Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3232950
MC
1013972
Based in
Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (612) 406-1441 Route Verify on FMCSA

D & D Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4017443
MC
1514392
Based in
Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (605) 858-4772 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 23 movers in Rapid City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from West Covina to Rapid City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,290 to $3,410 for a studio, $3,430 to $5,110 for a one-bedroom, $5,720 to $8,520 for a two-bedroom, $9,160 to $13,620 for a three-bedroom and $12,590 to $18,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rapid City from West Covina?

About 1,234 road miles (1,046 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 59 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 California into South Dakota 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 West Covina to Rapid City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,720 to $2,430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,120 to $3,120. 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 West Covina–Rapid City corridor.