Moving from Alabama to Montana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Birmingham and Billings it is about 1,660 miles and 4 days on the road (about 30 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,607 to 2,070 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.
- ~1,660 miBirmingham → Billings
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,470+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 287 people moved from Alabama to Montana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±382), and about 261 went the other way. Between Birmingham and Billings it is about 1,660 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,470 – $9,960 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 85 movers based in Alabama hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alabama to Montana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 287 people a year (±382), against about 261 (±248) from Montana to Alabama, so Montana gains about 26 people a year on this exchange. Alabama is the 26th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Montana; Montana took in about 35,735 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County | Flathead County | 98 ±149* |
| Cherokee County | Dawson County | 44 ±73* |
| Montgomery County | Cascade County | 43 ±59* |
| Cullman County | Gallatin County | 22 ±25* |
| Geneva County | Richland County | 20 ±34* |
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.
Birmingham to Billings, 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 Alabama and Montana.
Cost of moving from Alabama to Montana
At about 1,660 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,470 – $9,960 for a two-bedroom home and $8,590 – $11,454 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,378 – $7,171; a freight trailer is $3,586 – $4,781.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,603 – $7,470 | $4,034 – $5,378 | $2,689 – $3,586 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,723 – $8,964 | $4,841 – $6,454 | $3,227 – $4,303 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,470 – $9,960 | $5,378 – $7,171 | $3,586 – $4,781 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,590 – $11,454 | $6,185 – $8,247 | $4,123 – $5,498 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,711 – $12,948 | $6,992 – $9,323 | $4,661 – $6,215 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,205 – $14,940 | $8,068 – $10,757 | $5,378 – $7,171 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,660 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 Alabama to Montana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville to Billings | ~1,607 mi | 7–14 days | $7,232 – $9,642 | $8,316 – $11,088 |
| Birmingham to Billings | ~1,660 mi | 7–14 days | $7,470 – $9,960 | $8,590 – $11,454 |
| Montgomery to Billings | ~1,748 mi | 7–14 days | $7,866 – $10,488 | $9,046 – $12,061 |
| Mobile to Billings | ~1,766 mi | 7–14 days | $7,947 – $10,596 | $9,139 – $12,185 |
| Huntsville to Missoula | ~1,922 mi | 7–14 days | $8,649 – $11,532 | $9,946 – $13,262 |
| Birmingham to Missoula | ~1,974 mi | 7–14 days | $8,883 – $11,844 | $10,215 – $13,621 |
| Montgomery to Missoula | ~2,060 mi | 7–14 days | $9,270 – $12,360 | $10,661 – $14,214 |
| Mobile to Missoula | ~2,070 mi | 7–14 days | $9,315 – $12,420 | $10,712 – $14,283 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Alabama
45 of the 85 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 349 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 57 of 603 driver inspections (9.5%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covan World-Wide MovingincorporatedMidland City, AL · USDOT 256677 | 138 | 33 of 85 | 6 of 138 |
| Coleman Worldwide Moving LLCMidland City, AL · USDOT 2897746 | 102 | 9 of 68 | 8 of 102 |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncMidland City, AL · USDOT 148986 | 91 | 12 of 41 | 4 of 91 |
| Port City Transfer LLCIrvington, AL · USDOT 3324282 | 41 | 7 of 37 | 1 of 41 |
| E & E Transfer CompanySylacauga, AL · USDOT 3650158 | 37 | 7 of 22 | 3 of 37 |
| McKinney & Sons Transfer LLCLexington, AL · USDOT 1058049 | 28 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 28 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Alabama, 85 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Alabama directory ranks them. At the Montana end, 30 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Montana, moving costs in Montana, or the reverse trip, Montana to Alabama. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Alabama
Alabama to Montana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alabama to Montana?
Between the two states' main cities, Birmingham and Billings, the distance is about 1,660 miles. From our model that is $7,470 – $9,960 for a two-bedroom home and $8,590 – $11,454 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,378 – $7,171 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,586 – $4,781. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Alabama and Montana, distances run from 1,607 to 2,070 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alabama to Montana take?
Birmingham to Billings is 4 days on the road (about 30 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 Alabama to Montana?
Yes. A move from Alabama into Montana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Alabama, 85 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Alabama.
What is the cheapest way to move from Alabama to Montana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,586 – $4,781 for a two-bedroom home over 1,660 miles against $7,470 – $9,960 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,378 – $7,171, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alabama to Montana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 287 people (±382) moved from Alabama to Montana that year, against about 261 (±248) from Montana to Alabama. That makes Alabama the 26th-largest source of new residents for Montana among the states.