Moving from Nebraska to South Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Omaha and Sioux Falls it is about 190 miles and about 3 hours; the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 190 to 488 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.
- ~190 miOmaha → Sioux Falls
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $855+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 2,275 people moved from Nebraska to South Dakota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±950), and about 4,055 went the other way. Between Omaha and Sioux Falls it is about 190 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $855 – $1,140 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 38 movers based in Nebraska hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Nebraska to South Dakota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,275 people a year (±950), against about 4,055 (±2,381) from South Dakota to Nebraska, so South Dakota loses about 1,780 people a year on this exchange. Nebraska is the 3rd-largest of the 38 states sending people to South Dakota; South Dakota took in about 22,709 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Holt County | Minnehaha County | 163 ±245* |
| Douglas County | Minnehaha County | 133 ±132 |
| Hall County | Yankton County | 132 ±152* |
| Hall County | Union County | 92 ±134* |
| Douglas County | Clay County | 72 ±47 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Omaha 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 Nebraska and South Dakota.
Cost of moving from Nebraska to South Dakota
At about 190 miles, full-service movers should land around $855 – $1,140 for a two-bedroom home and $983 – $1,311 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $616 – $821; a freight trailer is $410 – $547.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $641 – $855 | $462 – $616 | $308 – $410 |
| 1 bedroom | $770 – $1,026 | $554 – $739 | $369 – $492 |
| 2 bedrooms | $855 – $1,140 | $616 – $821 | $410 – $547 |
| 3 bedrooms | $983 – $1,311 | $708 – $944 | $472 – $629 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,112 – $1,482 | $800 – $1,067 | $534 – $711 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,283 – $1,710 | $923 – $1,231 | $616 – $821 |
Transport only, for an estimated 190 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 Nebraska to South Dakota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha to Sioux Falls | ~190 mi | 1–3 days | $855 – $1,140 | $983 – $1,311 |
| Lincoln to Sioux Falls | ~221 mi | 1–3 days | $995 – $1,326 | $1,144 – $1,525 |
| Lincoln to Rapid City | ~469 mi | 3–7 days | $2,111 – $2,814 | $2,427 – $3,236 |
| Omaha to Rapid City | ~488 mi | 3–7 days | $2,196 – $2,928 | $2,525 – $3,367 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Nebraska
25 of the 38 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 252 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 24 of 102 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 252 driver inspections (6.0%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N & W Transfer IncPlattsmouth, NE · USDOT 53226 | 73 | 6 of 24 | 0 of 73 |
| Ford Storage & Moving CompanyOmaha, NE · USDOT 563314 | 73 | 6 of 29 | 1 of 73 |
| Second to None MovingOmaha, NE · USDOT 1791230 | 15 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 15 |
| Cornhusker Moving Group IncOmaha, NE · USDOT 1015106 | 12 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 12 |
| Firefighters on the MovePapillion, NE · USDOT 1686194 | 10 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 10 |
| American Eagle Van Lines IncNorfolk, NE · USDOT 256825 | 10 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 10 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
73 listed household-goods carriers are based in Nebraska, 38 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Nebraska 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 Nebraska. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Nebraska
Nebraska to South Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Nebraska to South Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Omaha and Sioux Falls, the distance is about 190 miles. From our model that is $855 – $1,140 for a two-bedroom home and $983 – $1,311 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $616 – $821 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $410 – $547. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Nebraska and South Dakota, distances run from 190 to 488 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Nebraska to South Dakota take?
Omaha to Sioux Falls is about 3 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Nebraska to South Dakota?
Yes. A move from Nebraska into South Dakota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 73 listed movers based in Nebraska, 38 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Nebraska.
What is the cheapest way to move from Nebraska to South Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $410 – $547 for a two-bedroom home over 190 miles against $855 – $1,140 with full-service movers. A container, about $616 – $821, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Nebraska to South Dakota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,275 people (±950) moved from Nebraska to South Dakota that year, against about 4,055 (±2,381) from South Dakota to Nebraska. That makes Nebraska the 3rd-largest source of new residents for South Dakota among the states.