Moving from Arizonato 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 14 have 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.
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 1,018 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 Arizona
373 household-goods carriers in Arizona are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Dircks Moving & Logistics, Phoenix · USDOT 923640 · 24 trucks
- Muscular Moving Men Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 1829172 · 22 trucks
- Camelback Moving Inc, Phoenix · USDOT 1635834 · 20 trucks
- M&S Trucking And Moving Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 4035484 · 20 trucks
- Just-In Time Moving, Mesa · USDOT 1759501 · 20 trucks
At the Montana end
30 household-goods carriers are based in Montana — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Billings runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $4,581 – $6,108 | $5,726 – $7,635 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,268 – $7,024 | $6,585 – $8,780 |
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 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. Any move that crosses from Arizona into Montana 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 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 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 $6,585 – $8,780 rather than $5,268 – $7,024.