($1,059+) Modesto, CA to Sioux Falls, SD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Modesto, CA to Sioux Falls, SD

Full-service movers for the 1,734-mile relocation from Modesto, California, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, cost between $1,248 and $10,235. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $318 - $2,120, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Modesto typically charge a base rate around $314 plus $128 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Modesto to Sioux Falls:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,248 - $5,484
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,242 - $7,508
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,849 - $10,235

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Modesto to Sioux Falls.

Specialty moving services from Modesto, CA to Sioux Falls, SD

Specialty needs vary by market — 79% of Modesto movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Sioux Falls, 71% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Modesto to Sioux Falls?

Look for South Dakota Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in South Dakota beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Modesto, CA to Sioux Falls, SD

Moving containers from Modesto, California, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, cost between $1,578 and $5,261. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Sioux Falls. If you go over that window, storage in Modesto adds around $120/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Modesto to Sioux Falls:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,578 - $3,064
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,039 - $4,124
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,865 - $5,261

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $80 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $159 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Sioux Falls, SD, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $742 in Modesto, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Modesto to Sioux Falls?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Modesto, CA to Sioux Falls, SD

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,734 miles from Modesto, California, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, running $1,017 - $3,084. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $585 - $668
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Modesto daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Modesto to Sioux Falls based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,017 - $2,160
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,192 - $2,522
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,401 - $3,084

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $159 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $69 and $345 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $585 - $668 in fuel for the 1,734-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $742 in Modesto, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Modesto to Sioux Falls?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Modesto, CA to Sioux Falls, SD

For larger DIY moves from Modesto, California, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,663 and $3,201.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Modesto to Sioux Falls:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,434 - $2,757
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,663 - $3,201
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,248 - $4,603

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $80 - $159 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Modesto, California, for about five hours typically runs $742.

What are the best freight companies from Modesto to Sioux Falls?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Speed Intermodal (4.7/5 stars): Speed Intermodal is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Modesto, CA vs Sioux Falls, SD

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Sioux Falls, side by side with Modesto on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.