Moving from Arizona to Montana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Billings it is about 1,018 miles and 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving); the 14 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,013 to 1,195 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.
- ~1,018 miPhoenix → Billings
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,581+2-bedroom, movers
- 14City routes priced
In short
About 2,330 people moved from Arizona to Montana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,157), and about 4,304 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Billings it is about 1,018 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,581 – $6,108 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Montana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,330 people a year (±1,157), against about 4,304 (±2,162) from Montana to Arizona, so Montana loses about 1,974 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 4th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Montana; Montana took in about 35,735 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Gallatin County | 151 ±124 |
| Maricopa County | Missoula County | 100 ±81 |
| Maricopa County | Flathead County | 95 ±95* |
| Maricopa County | Yellowstone County | 71 ±55 |
| Maricopa County | Richland County | 63 ±65* |
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.
Phoenix 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 Arizona and Montana.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Montana
At about 1,018 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,581 – $6,108 for a two-bedroom home and $5,268 – $7,024 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,298 – $4,398; a freight trailer is $2,199 – $2,932.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,436 – $4,581 | $2,474 – $3,298 | $1,649 – $2,199 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,123 – $5,497 | $2,968 – $3,958 | $1,979 – $2,639 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,581 – $6,108 | $3,298 – $4,398 | $2,199 – $2,932 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,268 – $7,024 | $3,793 – $5,057 | $2,529 – $3,372 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,955 – $7,940 | $4,288 – $5,717 | $2,859 – $3,811 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,872 – $9,162 | $4,947 – $6,597 | $3,298 – $4,398 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,018 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 Arizona to Montana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale to Billings | ~1,013 mi | 3–7 days | $4,559 – $6,078 | $5,242 – $6,990 |
| Mesa to Billings | ~1,018 mi | 3–7 days | $4,581 – $6,108 | $5,268 – $7,024 |
| Phoenix to Billings | ~1,018 mi | 3–7 days | $4,581 – $6,108 | $5,268 – $7,024 |
| Tempe to Billings | ~1,021 mi | 3–7 days | $4,595 – $6,126 | $5,284 – $7,045 |
| Gilbert to Billings | ~1,025 mi | 3–7 days | $4,613 – $6,150 | $5,304 – $7,073 |
| Chandler to Billings | ~1,029 mi | 3–7 days | $4,631 – $6,174 | $5,325 – $7,100 |
| Scottsdale to Missoula | ~1,085 mi | 3–7 days | $4,883 – $6,510 | $5,615 – $7,487 |
| Phoenix to Missoula | ~1,088 mi | 3–7 days | $4,896 – $6,528 | $5,630 – $7,507 |
| Mesa to Missoula | ~1,092 mi | 3–7 days | $4,914 – $6,552 | $5,651 – $7,535 |
| Tempe to Missoula | ~1,093 mi | 3–7 days | $4,919 – $6,558 | $5,656 – $7,542 |
| Gilbert to Missoula | ~1,101 mi | 3–7 days | $4,955 – $6,606 | $5,698 – $7,597 |
| Chandler to Missoula | ~1,102 mi | 3–7 days | $4,959 – $6,612 | $5,703 – $7,604 |
| Tucson to Billings | ~1,104 mi | 3–7 days | $4,968 – $6,624 | $5,713 – $7,618 |
| Tucson to Missoula | ~1,195 mi | 3–7 days | $5,378 – $7,170 | $6,184 – $8,246 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arizona
52 of the 105 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 231 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 152 vehicle inspections (18.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 231 driver inspections (13.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelback Moving IncPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1635834 | 35 | 0 of 26 | 1 of 35 |
| Just-In Time MovingMesa, AZ · USDOT 1759501 | 32 | 1 of 22 | 0 of 32 |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1829172 | 27 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 27 |
| EZ Moving and Hauling LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 3222455 | 13 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 13 |
| SCM MovingFort Mohave, AZ · USDOT 671253 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona, 105 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arizona 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 Arizona. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to Montana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Montana?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Billings, the distance is about 1,018 miles. From our model that is $4,581 – $6,108 for a two-bedroom home and $5,268 – $7,024 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,298 – $4,398 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,199 – $2,932. Across the 14 city pairs we price between Arizona and Montana, distances run from 1,013 to 1,195 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Montana take?
Phoenix to Billings is 3 days on the road (about 19 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 Arizona to Montana?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Montana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 366 listed movers based in Arizona, 105 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arizona.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to Montana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,199 – $2,932 for a two-bedroom home over 1,018 miles against $4,581 – $6,108 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,298 – $4,398, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Montana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,330 people (±1,157) moved from Arizona to Montana that year, against about 4,304 (±2,162) from Montana to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 4th-largest source of new residents for Montana among the states.