($824+) Mesa, AZ to Sioux Falls, SD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Mesa, AZ to Sioux Falls, SD

Hiring full-service movers from Mesa, Arizona, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, costs between $2,105 and $8,792. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,400-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $313 - $2,084, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Mesa and Sioux Falls. For a rough baseline, movers based in Mesa tend to start around $175 plus $85/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,105 - $4,922
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,726 - $6,187
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,721 - $8,792

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 Mesa to Sioux Falls.

Specialty moving services from Mesa, AZ to Sioux Falls, SD

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Mesa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Sioux Falls, 50% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in South Dakota are typically members of the South Dakota Trucking Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Mesa, AZ to Sioux Falls, SD

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, cost between $1,334 and $4,496. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Mesa typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,334 - $2,566
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,686 - $3,342
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,338 - $4,496

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $78 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $156 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 $729 in Mesa, AZ. 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 Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ to Sioux Falls, SD

Truck rentals from Mesa, Arizona, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, range from $824 - $2,268 for the 1,400-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $464 - $530
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Mesa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $824 - $1,659
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $892 - $1,993
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,169 - $2,268

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $156 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 $68 and $339 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $464 - $530 in fuel for the 1,400-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $729 in Mesa, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ to Sioux Falls, SD

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Mesa, Arizona, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $938 and $2,756.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,165 - $2,109
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,404 - $2,756
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,926 - $3,598

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 $78 - $156 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Mesa, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $729.

What are the best freight companies from Mesa 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.

Cost of living: Mesa, AZ 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 Mesa 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.

Our take

The 1,400-mile move from Mesa, AZ, to Sioux Falls, SD, costs between $2,105 and $8,792 with full-service movers, $1,334 - $4,496 with a moving container, and $824 - $2,268 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,726 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Sanford Health and Avera Health.