($876+) Newark, NJ to Sioux Falls, SD Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,352-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with prices running from $2,218 - $8,711. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $352 - $2,348 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Newark and Sioux Falls are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Newark movers tend to run around $260 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,218 - $4,691
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,844 - $6,302
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,751 - $8,711

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 — 94% of Newark 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 Newark to Sioux Falls?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Newark, NJ to Sioux Falls, SD

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, cost between $1,363 and $4,770. 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 Newark typically costs about $130/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,363 - $2,698
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,741 - $3,587
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,460 - $4,770

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

A rental truck for this 1,352-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, costs between $867 and $2,430. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• 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: $867 - $1,607
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $899 - $2,090
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,131 - $2,430

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 $88 and $411.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $176.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $505 and $577 for the 1,352-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 $822 for 2 movers in Newark, New Jersey, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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 a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Newark, New Jersey, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,421 and $2,955.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,277 - $2,360
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,421 - $2,955
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,968 - $3,778

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $88 - $176 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Newark, New Jersey, typically costs $822.

What are the best freight companies from Newark 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. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, 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: 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.