($826+) Newark, NJ to Sioux Falls, SD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Newark, NJ to Sioux Falls, SD

Full-service movers for the 1,352-mile relocation from Newark, New Jersey, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, cost between $2,052 and $8,216. 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 $352 - $2,348, 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 Newark typically charge a base rate around $260 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,052 - $4,839
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,474 - $6,185
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,481 - $8,216

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 Newark to Sioux Falls.

Specialty moving services from Newark, NJ to Sioux Falls, SD

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark, NJ to Sioux Falls, SD

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, cost between $1,351 and $4,499. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Newark runs about $130/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,351 - $2,472
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,743 - $3,417
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,366 - $4,499

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $822 in Newark, NJ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $88 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $176 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Sioux Falls, SD, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Newark 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 Newark, NJ to Sioux Falls, SD

Renting a moving truck for the 1,352-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, costs between $826 and $2,406, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $505 - $577
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Newark daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $826 - $1,626
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $857 - $1,971
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,089 - $2,406

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $176 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Newark, New Jersey, usually costs about $822 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,352-mile drive falls between $505 and $577, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $59 and $352 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Newark 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 Newark, NJ to Sioux Falls, SD

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Newark, New Jersey, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,300 and $2,571.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,146 - $2,073
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,300 - $2,571
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,766 - $3,492

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 Newark, New Jersey, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $822.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $88 and $176 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Newark 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: Newark, NJ 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 Newark 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 1,352-mile move from Newark, NJ, to Sioux Falls, SD, costs between $2,052 and $8,216 with full-service movers, $1,351 - $4,499 with a moving container, and $826 - $2,406 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 $2,474 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.