Moving from South Dakotato Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Sioux Falls and Houston it is about 1,114 miles and 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving); the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 721 to 1,475 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Sioux Falls to Houston, 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 South Dakota and Texas.
Cost of moving from South Dakota to Texas
At about 1,114 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,013 – $6,684 for a two-bedroom home and $5,765 – $7,687 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,609 – $4,812; a freight trailer is $2,406 – $3,208.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,760 – $5,013 | $2,707 – $3,609 | $1,805 – $2,406 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,512 – $6,016 | $3,248 – $4,331 | $2,166 – $2,887 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,013 – $6,684 | $3,609 – $4,812 | $2,406 – $3,208 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,765 – $7,687 | $4,151 – $5,534 | $2,767 – $3,690 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,517 – $8,689 | $4,692 – $6,256 | $3,128 – $4,171 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,520 – $10,026 | $5,414 – $7,219 | $3,609 – $4,812 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,114 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 South Dakota to Texas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 15 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City to Amarillo | ~721 mi | 3–7 days | $3,245 – $4,326 | $3,731 – $4,975 |
| Sioux Falls to Amarillo | ~744 mi | 3–7 days | $3,348 – $4,464 | $3,850 – $5,134 |
| Sioux Falls to McKinney | ~834 mi | 3–7 days | $3,753 – $5,004 | $4,316 – $5,755 |
| Sioux Falls to Plano | ~846 mi | 3–7 days | $3,807 – $5,076 | $4,378 – $5,837 |
| Rapid City to Lubbock | ~852 mi | 3–7 days | $3,834 – $5,112 | $4,409 – $5,879 |
| Sioux Falls to Garland | ~857 mi | 3–7 days | $3,857 – $5,142 | $4,435 – $5,913 |
| Sioux Falls to Irving | ~861 mi | 3–7 days | $3,875 – $5,166 | $4,456 – $5,941 |
| Sioux Falls to Lubbock | ~867 mi | 3–7 days | $3,902 – $5,202 | $4,487 – $5,982 |
| Sioux Falls to Dallas | ~868 mi | 3–7 days | $3,906 – $5,208 | $4,492 – $5,989 |
| Sioux Falls to Fort Worth | ~870 mi | 3–7 days | $3,915 – $5,220 | $4,502 – $6,003 |
| Sioux Falls to Arlington | ~871 mi | 3–7 days | $3,920 – $5,226 | $4,507 – $6,010 |
| Rapid City to McKinney | ~968 mi | 3–7 days | $4,356 – $5,808 | $5,009 – $6,679 |
| Rapid City to Plano | ~977 mi | 3–7 days | $4,397 – $5,862 | $5,056 – $6,741 |
| Rapid City to Fort Worth | ~985 mi | 3–7 days | $4,433 – $5,910 | $5,097 – $6,797 |
| Rapid City to Irving | ~986 mi | 3–7 days | $4,437 – $5,916 | $5,103 – $6,803 |
| Rapid City to Garland | ~991 mi | 3–7 days | $4,460 – $5,946 | $5,128 – $6,838 |
| Rapid City to Arlington | ~992 mi | 3–7 days | $4,464 – $5,952 | $5,134 – $6,845 |
| Rapid City to Dallas | ~996 mi | 3–7 days | $4,482 – $5,976 | $5,154 – $6,872 |
| Rapid City to El Paso | ~1,014 mi | 3–7 days | $4,563 – $6,084 | $5,247 – $6,997 |
| Sioux Falls to Austin | ~1,072 mi | 3–7 days | $4,824 – $6,432 | $5,548 – $7,397 |
| Sioux Falls to Houston | ~1,114 mi | 3–7 days | $5,013 – $6,684 | $5,765 – $7,687 |
| Sioux Falls to El Paso | ~1,134 mi | 3–7 days | $5,103 – $6,804 | $5,868 – $7,825 |
| Sioux Falls to San Antonio | ~1,143 mi | 3–7 days | $5,144 – $6,858 | $5,915 – $7,887 |
| Rapid City to Austin | ~1,166 mi | 3–7 days | $5,247 – $6,996 | $6,034 – $8,045 |
| Rapid City to San Antonio | ~1,219 mi | 7–14 days | $5,486 – $7,314 | $6,308 – $8,411 |
| Rapid City to Houston | ~1,259 mi | 7–14 days | $5,666 – $7,554 | $6,515 – $8,687 |
| Sioux Falls to Corpus Christi | ~1,272 mi | 7–14 days | $5,724 – $7,632 | $6,583 – $8,777 |
| Sioux Falls to Laredo | ~1,300 mi | 7–14 days | $5,850 – $7,800 | $6,727 – $8,970 |
| Rapid City to Laredo | ~1,353 mi | 7–14 days | $6,089 – $8,118 | $7,002 – $9,336 |
| Rapid City to Corpus Christi | ~1,367 mi | 7–14 days | $6,152 – $8,202 | $7,074 – $9,432 |
| Sioux Falls to McAllen | ~1,399 mi | 7–14 days | $6,296 – $8,394 | $7,240 – $9,653 |
| Rapid City to McAllen | ~1,475 mi | 7–14 days | $6,638 – $8,850 | $7,633 – $10,177 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,114 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in South Dakota
21 household-goods carriers in South Dakota are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Nationwide Transfer Inc, Sioux Falls · USDOT 1741852 · 8 trucks
- The Moving Guys Llc, Rapid City · USDOT 3199241 · 6 trucks
- Perkins Storage & Transfer Company Inc, Brookings · USDOT 969 · 5 trucks
- Parker, Sioux Falls · USDOT 945 · 5 trucks
- Advanced Moving, Tea · USDOT 4509871 · 5 trucks
At the Texas end
2,438 household-goods carriers are based in Texas — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Houston runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $5,013 – $6,684 | $6,266 – $8,355 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,765 – $7,687 | $7,206 – $9,609 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from South Dakota
South Dakota to Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from South Dakota to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Sioux Falls and Houston, the distance is about 1,114 miles. From our model that is $5,013 – $6,684 for a two-bedroom home and $5,765 – $7,687 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,609 – $4,812 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,406 – $3,208. Across the 32 city pairs we price between South Dakota and Texas, distances run from 721 to 1,475 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from South Dakota to Texas take?
Sioux Falls to Houston is 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for South Dakota to Texas?
Yes. Any move that crosses from South Dakota into Texas is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from South Dakota to Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,406 – $3,208 for a two-bedroom home over 1,114 miles against $5,013 – $6,684 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $7,206 – $9,609 rather than $5,765 – $7,687.