($984+) Sacramento, CA to Sioux Falls, SD Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,662-mile move from Sacramento, California, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with prices running from $1,210 - $9,547. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $338 - $2,252 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Sacramento and Sioux Falls are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Sacramento movers tend to run around $287 as a base rate plus $130/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,210 - $5,251
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,000 - $6,579
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,756 - $9,547

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 Sacramento to Sioux Falls.

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

Specialty needs vary by market: 67% of Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento, CA to Sioux Falls, SD

Moving containers from Sacramento, California, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, cost between $1,473 and $5,248. 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 Sacramento adds around $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,473 - $2,828
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,810 - $3,993
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,672 - $5,248

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Sacramento, CA and Sioux Falls, SD. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $788 in Sacramento, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $84 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $169 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Sacramento 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 Sacramento, CA to Sioux Falls, SD

Truck rentals from Sacramento, California, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, range from $1,024 - $2,750 for the 1,662-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $595 - $681
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Sacramento daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,024 - $1,796
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,118 - $2,339
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,409 - $2,750

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $595 - $681 for the 1,662-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Sacramento, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $788.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,662-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $169 per night, adding $338 - $507 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $56 and $338.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento, CA to Sioux Falls, SD

For larger DIY moves from Sacramento, 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 a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,566 and $2,982.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,338 - $2,325
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,566 - $2,982
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,117 - $4,199

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Sacramento, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $788.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $84 - $169 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Sacramento 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.

Cost of living: Sacramento, 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 Sacramento 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

A move from Sacramento, CA, to Sioux Falls, SD, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,210 - $9,547 on the 1,662-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,473 - $5,248, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,024 - $2,750. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,000 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

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