($919+) Mesa, AZ to Sioux Falls, SD Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,400-mile relocation from Mesa, Arizona, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, cost between $2,255 and $9,898. 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 $313 - $2,084, 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 Mesa typically charge a base rate around $175 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,255 - $5,323
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,980 - $7,043
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,058 - $9,898

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 — 85% of Mesa 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 Mesa to Sioux Falls?

All three below meet the standards set by the South Dakota Trucking Association, the group most South Dakota movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

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

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, cost between $1,456 and $4,816. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Mesa costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,456 - $2,538
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,860 - $3,726
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,528 - $4,816

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Mesa, AZ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $729, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $78 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $156 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Mesa, AZ, and Sioux Falls, SD, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

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

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,400 miles from Mesa, Arizona, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, running $919 - $2,581. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• 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: $919 - $1,759
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $975 - $2,031
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,288 - $2,581

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Mesa, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $729.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $464 - $530 for the 1,400-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $63 and $339, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $156 per night for hotel stops on the 1,400-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $313 - $469.

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

For larger DIY moves from Mesa, Arizona, 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 $1,445 and $2,981.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,248 - $2,401
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,445 - $2,981
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,963 - $4,048

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 Mesa, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $729.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $78 and $156 per foot.

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

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. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport 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: 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.