Moving from Washington to South Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Seattle and Sioux Falls it is about 1,473 miles and 3 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 845 to 1,502 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.
- ~1,473 miSeattle → Sioux Falls
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,629+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 640 people moved from Washington to South Dakota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±496), and about 1,105 went the other way. Between Seattle and Sioux Falls it is about 1,473 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,629 – $8,838 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 149 movers based in Washington hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Washington to South Dakota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 640 people a year (±496), against about 1,105 (±762) from South Dakota to Washington, so South Dakota loses about 465 people a year on this exchange. Washington is the 12th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | Lincoln County | 137 ±181* |
| Spokane County | Brookings County | 69 ±107* |
| Pierce County | Pennington County | 33 ±50* |
| Kitsap County | Clay County | 12 ±18* |
| Spokane County | Brown County | 11 ±23* |
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.
Seattle 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 Washington and South Dakota.
Cost of moving from Washington to South Dakota
At about 1,473 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,629 – $8,838 for a two-bedroom home and $7,623 – $10,164 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,773 – $6,363; a freight trailer is $3,182 – $4,242.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,971 – $6,629 | $3,579 – $4,773 | $2,386 – $3,182 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,966 – $7,954 | $4,295 – $5,727 | $2,864 – $3,818 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,629 – $8,838 | $4,773 – $6,363 | $3,182 – $4,242 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,623 – $10,164 | $5,488 – $7,318 | $3,659 – $4,879 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,617 – $11,489 | $6,204 – $8,272 | $4,136 – $5,515 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,943 – $13,257 | $7,159 – $9,545 | $4,773 – $6,363 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,473 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 Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane to Rapid City | ~845 mi | 3–7 days | $3,803 – $5,070 | $4,373 – $5,830 |
| Seattle to Rapid City | ~1,106 mi | 3–7 days | $4,977 – $6,636 | $5,724 – $7,631 |
| Tacoma to Rapid City | ~1,108 mi | 3–7 days | $4,986 – $6,648 | $5,734 – $7,645 |
| Vancouver to Rapid City | ~1,115 mi | 3–7 days | $5,018 – $6,690 | $5,770 – $7,694 |
| Olympia to Rapid City | ~1,131 mi | 3–7 days | $5,090 – $6,786 | $5,853 – $7,804 |
| Spokane to Sioux Falls | ~1,208 mi | 7–14 days | $5,436 – $7,248 | $6,251 – $8,335 |
| Seattle to Sioux Falls | ~1,473 mi | 7–14 days | $6,629 – $8,838 | $7,623 – $10,164 |
| Tacoma to Sioux Falls | ~1,477 mi | 7–14 days | $6,647 – $8,862 | $7,643 – $10,191 |
| Vancouver to Sioux Falls | ~1,491 mi | 7–14 days | $6,710 – $8,946 | $7,716 – $10,288 |
| Olympia to Sioux Falls | ~1,502 mi | 7–14 days | $6,759 – $9,012 | $7,773 – $10,364 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Washington
95 of the 149 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 845 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 468 vehicle inspections (17.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 73 of 807 driver inspections (9.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Relocation Services Aff Aes TransportationFife, WA · USDOT 340754 | 184 | 13 of 108 | 2 of 183 |
| Puget Sound Transfer & StoragePort Angeles, WA · USDOT 430203 | 58 | 6 of 31 | 0 of 52 |
| Hogland Transfer CoEverett, WA · USDOT 8264 | 44 | 4 of 15 | 0 of 44 |
| Jordan River Moving & StorageKirkland, WA · USDOT 901418 | 34 | 3 of 17 | 4 of 34 |
| Asap Movers LLCOlympia, WA · USDOT 4119742 | 23 | 3 of 14 | 9 of 21 |
| Olympic Moving & Storage IncOlympia, WA · USDOT 586615 | 23 | 5 of 16 | 1 of 23 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
458 listed household-goods carriers are based in Washington, 149 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Washington 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 Washington. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Washington
Washington to South Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Washington to South Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Seattle and Sioux Falls, the distance is about 1,473 miles. From our model that is $6,629 – $8,838 for a two-bedroom home and $7,623 – $10,164 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,773 – $6,363 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,182 – $4,242. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Washington and South Dakota, distances run from 845 to 1,502 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Washington to South Dakota take?
Seattle to Sioux Falls is 3 days on the road (about 27 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 Washington to South Dakota?
Yes. A move from Washington into South Dakota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 458 listed movers based in Washington, 149 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Washington.
What is the cheapest way to move from Washington to South Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,182 – $4,242 for a two-bedroom home over 1,473 miles against $6,629 – $8,838 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,773 – $6,363, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Washington to South Dakota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 640 people (±496) moved from Washington to South Dakota that year, against about 1,105 (±762) from South Dakota to Washington. That makes Washington the 12th-largest source of new residents for South Dakota among the states.