Moving from Phoenix, AZ to Missoula, MT
About 1,088 miles across a state line, from Arizona into Montana, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Phoenix, AZ to Missoula, MT covers about 1,088 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,896 – $6,528 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 100 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,088 miles between Arizona and Montana, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $4,896 – $6,528 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Phoenix to Missoula
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,672 – $4,896 | $2,644 – $3,525 | $1,763 – $2,350 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,406 – $5,875 | $3,173 – $4,230 | $2,115 – $2,820 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,896 – $6,528 | $3,525 – $4,700 | $2,350 – $3,133 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,630 – $7,507 | $4,054 – $5,405 | $2,703 – $3,603 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,365 – $8,486 | $4,583 – $6,110 | $3,055 – $4,073 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,344 – $9,792 | $5,288 – $7,050 | $3,525 – $4,700 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,088 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Phoenix to Missoula
1,088 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,440. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,896 to $6,528, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Phoenix to Missoula
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 100 people a year (±81) moved from Maricopa County, AZ, home to Phoenix, to Missoula County, MT, home to Missoula. Going the other way: about 154 people a year (±118). Movers from Maricopa County make up 0.9% of the 10,974 people a year who moved into Missoula County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 2,330 people a year (±1,157) moving from Arizona to Montana and about 4,304 people a year (±2,162) from Montana to Arizona — a net gain for Arizona of about 1,974 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 17,904 ±2,214 |
| Pima County, AZ | 10,124 ±953 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 6,398 ±704 |
| Yavapai County, AZ | 3,689 ±618 |
| Clark County, NV | 2,998 ±761 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Flathead County, MT | 1,029 ±524 |
| Yellowstone County, MT | 683 ±293 |
| Cascade County, MT | 575 ±268 |
| Ravalli County, MT | 461 ±163 |
| King County, WA | 424 ±320 |
Licensed movers at each end
67 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Phoenix (250 counting those licensed only inside Arizona). 39 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.2% of their 128 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dircks Moving & LogisticsUSDOT 923640 | Phoenix · 7 mi | 24 trucks | 0 | — |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCUSDOT 1829172 | Phoenix · 17 mi | 22 trucks | 27 | 42.1% of 19 |
| Camelback Moving IncUSDOT 1635834 | Phoenix · 3 mi | 20 trucks | 35 | 0.0% of 26 |
| M&S Trucking and Moving LLCUSDOT 4035484 | Phoenix · 12 mi | 20 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Just-In Time MovingUSDOT 1759501 | Mesa · 21 mi | 20 trucks | 32 | 4.5% of 22 |
| Daniel's Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 653536 | Phoenix · 7 mi | 18 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Missoula end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Missoula: Montana Transfer (Missoula, 15 trucks), All Lanes Moving & Storage Inc (Missoula, 5 trucks), Garden City Movers LLC (Missoula, 2 trucks), Service Long Distance Moving LLC (Missoula, 1 truck).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Arizona into Montana, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Phoenix to Missoula
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 1,088 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Missoula
A local move inside Missoula later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $831 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,533 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Missoula are Spokane (about 198 mi), Boise (about 290 mi), Billings (about 318 mi).
Other routes from Phoenix
All routes from Phoenix, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix to Tucson, AZ | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Phoenix to Moreno Valley, CA | ~346 mi | $1,557 – $2,076 |
| Phoenix to Las Vegas, NV | 347 mi | $1,562 – $2,082 |
| Phoenix to San Diego, CA | 355 mi | $1,598 – $2,130 |
| Phoenix to Fontana, CA | ~365 mi | $1,643 – $2,190 |
| Phoenix to Los Angeles, CA | 374 mi | $1,683 – $2,244 |
| Phoenix to Anaheim, CA | ~383 mi | $1,724 – $2,298 |
| Phoenix to Albuquerque, NM | ~384 mi | $1,728 – $2,304 |
Also moving to Missoula: from Spokane, WA, from Billings, MT, from Seattle, WA, from Reno, NV.
Phoenix to Missoula moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Phoenix to Missoula?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,088 miles cost about $3,672 – $4,896 for a studio, $4,896 – $6,528 for a two-bedroom home and $5,630 – $7,507 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Phoenix to Missoula take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Phoenix to Missoula?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,350 – $3,133 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,896 – $6,528 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,525 – $4,700.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Phoenix to Missoula?
Yes. Phoenix is in Arizona and Missoula is in Montana, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 67 listed movers within 30 miles of Phoenix hold it.
How many people move from Phoenix to Missoula each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 100 people a year (margin of error ±81) moved from Maricopa County, which contains Phoenix, to Missoula County, which contains Missoula.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.