Moving from Maine to South Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Sioux Falls it is about 1,538 miles and 4 days on the road (about 28 hours of driving); the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,538 to 1,968 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,538 miPortland → Sioux Falls
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,921+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
Between Portland and Sioux Falls it is about 1,538 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,921 – $9,228 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 16 movers based in Maine hold interstate authority.
Portland to Sioux Falls, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Maine and South Dakota.
Cost of moving from Maine to South Dakota
At about 1,538 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,921 – $9,228 for a two-bedroom home and $7,959 – $10,612 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,983 – $6,644; a freight trailer is $3,322 – $4,429.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,191 – $6,921 | $3,737 – $4,983 | $2,492 – $3,322 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,229 – $8,305 | $4,485 – $5,980 | $2,990 – $3,986 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,921 – $9,228 | $4,983 – $6,644 | $3,322 – $4,429 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,959 – $10,612 | $5,731 – $7,641 | $3,820 – $5,094 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,997 – $11,996 | $6,478 – $8,637 | $4,319 – $5,758 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,382 – $13,842 | $7,475 – $9,966 | $4,983 – $6,644 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,538 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Maine to South Dakota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to Sioux Falls | ~1,538 mi | 7–14 days | $6,921 – $9,228 | $7,959 – $10,612 |
| Bangor to Sioux Falls | ~1,611 mi | 7–14 days | $7,250 – $9,666 | $8,337 – $11,116 |
| Portland to Rapid City | ~1,902 mi | 7–14 days | $8,559 – $11,412 | $9,843 – $13,124 |
| Bangor to Rapid City | ~1,968 mi | 7–14 days | $8,856 – $11,808 | $10,184 – $13,579 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Maine
10 of the 16 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 25 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 14 vehicle inspections (14.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 25 driver inspections (8.0%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Bell Moving & Storage IncSouth Portland, ME · USDOT 1846942 | 7 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 7 |
| Allen's Transfer & Storage LLCAugusta, ME · USDOT 4357146 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| Knowlton Moving and Storage CorpWarren, ME · USDOT 2371561 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| J C Moving LLCPortland, ME · USDOT 3266900 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving SpecialistsPortland, ME · USDOT 51022 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Gore Moving & Storage IncWindham, ME · USDOT 714881 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
39 listed household-goods carriers are based in Maine, 16 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Maine directory ranks them. At the South Dakota end, 19 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in South Dakota, moving costs in South Dakota, or the reverse trip, South Dakota to Maine. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Maine
Maine to South Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maine to South Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Sioux Falls, the distance is about 1,538 miles. From our model that is $6,921 – $9,228 for a two-bedroom home and $7,959 – $10,612 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,983 – $6,644 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,322 – $4,429. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Maine and South Dakota, distances run from 1,538 to 1,968 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maine to South Dakota take?
Portland to Sioux Falls is 4 days on the road (about 28 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Maine to South Dakota?
Yes. A move from Maine into South Dakota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 39 listed movers based in Maine, 16 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Maine.
What is the cheapest way to move from Maine to South Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,322 – $4,429 for a two-bedroom home over 1,538 miles against $6,921 – $9,228 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,983 – $6,644, splits the difference and gives you days to load.