($1,017+) Sioux Falls, SD to Santa Ana, CA Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,632-mile move from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Santa Ana, California, with costs ranging from $2,738 - $12,771. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $362 - $2,412. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Sioux Falls and Santa Ana. Local movers in Sioux Falls typically start around $424 as a base rate plus $182/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,738 - $6,267
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,936 - $8,325
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,749 - $12,771

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 Santa Ana.

Specialty moving services from Sioux Falls, SD to Santa Ana, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 71% of Sioux Falls movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Santa Ana, 84% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California 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 Sioux Falls, SD to Santa Ana, CA

Moving containers from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Santa Ana, California, cost between $1,546 and $5,450. 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 Sioux Falls costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,546 - $2,854
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,036 - $3,951
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,512 - $5,450

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $90 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $181 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 $844 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 Santa Ana, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Sioux Falls to Santa Ana?

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 Santa Ana, CA

Plan on $997 - $2,701 for a rental moving truck on the 1,632-mile route from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Santa Ana, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $626 - $716
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• 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 Santa Ana based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $997 - $1,915
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,146 - $2,349
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,332 - $2,701

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 $90 and $422.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $181.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $626 and $716 for the 1,632-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 $844 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 Santa Ana?

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 Santa Ana, CA

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 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Santa Ana, California. 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 $1,567 and $3,193.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,311 - $2,670
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,567 - $3,193
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,116 - $4,360

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $90 - $181 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for about five hours typically runs $844.

What are the best freight companies from Sioux Falls to Santa Ana?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Heyl Truck Lines, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Heyl Truck Lines, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Sioux Falls, SD vs Santa Ana, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Santa Ana, 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.