($616+) Lubbock, TX to Sioux Falls, SD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Sioux Falls, SD

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 905-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with prices running from $2,043 - $8,718. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $255 - $1,700 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Lubbock and Sioux Falls are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Lubbock movers tend to run around $318 as a base rate plus $148/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,043 - $4,809
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,467 - $6,430
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,373 - $8,718

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 Lubbock to Sioux Falls.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Sioux Falls, SD

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lubbock 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 Lubbock 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 Lubbock, TX to Sioux Falls, SD

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, cost between $1,163 and $4,115. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Lubbock typically runs around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,163 - $2,045
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,555 - $3,140
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,032 - $4,115

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $64 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $128 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $595 in Lubbock, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Sioux Falls, SD, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Lubbock 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 Lubbock, TX to Sioux Falls, SD

Plan on $648 - $1,770 for a rental moving truck on the 905-mile route from Lubbock, Texas, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $245 - $280
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Lubbock daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.69

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $648 - $1,274
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $714 - $1,428
• 4+ bedrooms: $826 - $1,770

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $128 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 $55 and $276 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $245 - $280 in fuel for the 905-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $595 in Lubbock, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lubbock 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 Lubbock, TX to Sioux Falls, SD

If you're moving a larger household from Lubbock, Texas, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,244 and $2,296.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,015 - $1,977
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,244 - $2,296
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,594 - $3,198

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Lubbock, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $595.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $64 and $128 per foot.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. West Star Transportation, Inc. (4.34/5 stars): West Star Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Lubbock, TX vs Sioux Falls, SD

Lubbock and Sioux Falls land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 81 in Lubbock and 91 in Sioux Falls, and rent tracks closely too ($1,250/mo vs. $1,100/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (39 vs 38) and safety scores (48.61 vs 57.17) come out about the same too.