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Rapid City, SD

Worcester, MA → Rapid City, SD · Cross-country move

Movers from Worcester to Rapid City

About 1,862 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,920–$10,290, delivery in 5–10 days, 226 carriers on the Worcester side and 23 in Rapid City.

  • 1,862 miroad distance
  • 32 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,920–$10,2902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,862 miles (1,578 straight-line)
Drive time
32 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
226 (135 interstate)
Movers at destination
23 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Rapid City → Worcester

Moving from Worcester to Rapid City is a cross-country move of roughly 1,862 road miles, heading west from Massachusetts 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 $6,920 to $10,290 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 32 hours (4 driving days).

On the Worcester side there are 226 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (135 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.

Worcester has a population of about 213,862 and Rapid City about 80,000. Worcester is considerably denser (5,522 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 Massachusetts, 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 Worcester to Rapid City

Full-service estimate for 1,862 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,770 $3,370 $4,120
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,150 $5,060 $6,170
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,920 $8,440 $10,290
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,070 $13,500 $16,470
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,220 $18,560 $22,640

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,660–$3,760

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

Portable container

$2,680–$3,940

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

Full-service mover

$6,920–$10,290

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 Worcester (origin)

Cumberland Farms INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
17902
MC
167834
Based in
Westboro, MA 01581 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
116 trucks, 206 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (508) 270-7203 Route Verify on FMCSA

Intransit Container LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
536660
MC
267848
Based in
Worcester, MA 01607 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
115 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (508) 752-2012 Route Verify on FMCSA

L&s Transportation Services INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
7378699
Based in
Worcester, MA 01604 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
48 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (774) 303-7984 Route Verify on FMCSA

Piece By Piece Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Piece By Piece Movers LLC

USDOT
1971286
MC
697653
Based in
Clinton, MA 01510 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (617) 515-9886 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dn Van Lines Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dn Van Lines INC

USDOT
1141917
MC
462886
Based in
Northborough, MA 01532 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (800) 516-6837 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pegasus Courier Limo

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4211468
MC
1626380
Based in
Worcester, MA 01605 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (508) 769-9667 Route Verify on FMCSA

Worcester County Air Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
255214
MC
202018
Based in
Auburn, MA 01501 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
15 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (508) 755-8572 Route Verify on FMCSA

Oscar'S Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Oscar'S Moving Company LLC

USDOT
1637689
MC
633243
Based in
Worcester, MA 01604 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (617) 202-9566 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 226 movers in Worcester

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 Worcester to Rapid City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,770 to $4,120 for a studio, $4,150 to $6,170 for a one-bedroom, $6,920 to $10,290 for a two-bedroom, $11,070 to $16,470 for a three-bedroom and $15,220 to $22,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rapid City from Worcester?

About 1,862 road miles (1,578 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 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 Massachusetts 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 Worcester to Rapid City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,660 to $3,760 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,680 to $3,940. 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 Worcester–Rapid City corridor.