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

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

Full-service movers for the 1,632-mile relocation from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Santa Clarita, California, cost between $2,682 and $12,650. 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 $358 - $2,388, 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 Sioux Falls typically charge a base rate around $424 plus $182 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,682 - $6,457
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,936 - $8,070
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,681 - $12,650

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 Clarita.

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

Specialty needs vary by market — 71% of Sioux Falls movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Santa Clarita, 86% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Clarita, CA

Moving containers from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Santa Clarita, California, cost between $1,516 and $5,556. 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 Sioux Falls runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,516 - $2,967
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,862 - $4,030
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,539 - $5,556

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Sioux Falls, SD and Santa Clarita, CA. 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 $836 in Sioux Falls, SD, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $90 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $179 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 Sioux Falls to Santa Clarita?

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 Clarita, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,632 miles from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Santa Clarita, California, running $1,007 - $2,843. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $620 - $709
• 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 Clarita based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,007 - $1,994
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,113 - $2,419
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,374 - $2,843

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 $418.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $179.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $620 and $709 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 $836 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 Clarita?

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 Clarita, CA

For larger DIY moves from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 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 Santa Clarita, California.

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 $1,613 and $3,319.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,419 - $2,619
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,613 - $3,319
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,010 - $4,317

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 $90 - $179 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 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, typically costs $836.

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

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 Clarita, CA

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