($673+) Sioux Falls, SD to Missoula, MT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Sioux Falls, SD to Missoula, MT

For the 1,002-mile move from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Missoula, Montana, full-service movers cost between $2,574 and $10,075. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $299 - $1,996 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Sioux Falls generally start around $424 plus $182 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,574 - $5,912
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,110 - $7,241
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,841 - $10,075

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 Sioux Falls to Missoula.

Specialty moving services from Sioux Falls, SD to Missoula, MT

Specialty needs vary by market — 71% of Sioux Falls movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Missoula, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Sioux Falls, SD to Missoula, MT

Moving containers from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Missoula, Montana, cost between $1,268 and $4,149. 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 Sioux Falls typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,268 - $2,178
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,569 - $3,091
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,032 - $4,149

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $75 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $150 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 $699 in Sioux Falls, SD, 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 Missoula, MT, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Sioux Falls to Missoula?

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 Sioux Falls, SD to Missoula, MT

Truck rentals from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Missoula, Montana, range from $666 - $1,884 for the 1,002-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $318 - $364
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Sioux Falls daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $666 - $1,277
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $719 - $1,626
• 4+ bedrooms: $960 - $1,884

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $75 and $349.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $150.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $318 and $364 for the 1,002-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $699 for 2 movers in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Sioux Falls, SD to Missoula, MT

If you're moving a larger household from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 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 Missoula, Montana.

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 $1,217 and $2,597.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,075 - $2,020
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,217 - $2,597
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,642 - $3,417

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 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $699.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $75 and $150 per foot.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Heyl Truck Lines, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Heyl Truck Lines, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Sioux Falls, SD vs Missoula, MT

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Missoula, side by side with Sioux Falls 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.