Moving from Colorado to Montana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Billings it is about 530 miles and about 10 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 468 to 843 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.
- ~530 miDenver → Billings
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,385+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 3,002 people moved from Colorado to Montana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,368), and about 864 went the other way. Between Denver and Billings it is about 530 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,385 – $3,180 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to Montana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,002 people a year (±1,368), against about 864 (±462) from Montana to Colorado, so Montana gains about 2,138 people a year on this exchange. Colorado is the 3rd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe County | Gallatin County | 276 ±264 |
| Boulder County | Gallatin County | 239 ±155 |
| Chaffee County | Gallatin County | 192 ±212* |
| El Paso County | Ravalli County | 133 ±100 |
| Jefferson County | Gallatin County | 120 ±94 |
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.
Denver 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 Colorado and Montana.
Cost of moving from Colorado to Montana
At about 530 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,385 – $3,180 for a two-bedroom home and $2,743 – $3,657 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,717 – $2,290; a freight trailer is $1,145 – $1,526.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,789 – $2,385 | $1,288 – $1,717 | $859 – $1,145 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,147 – $2,862 | $1,545 – $2,061 | $1,030 – $1,374 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,385 – $3,180 | $1,717 – $2,290 | $1,145 – $1,526 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,743 – $3,657 | $1,975 – $2,633 | $1,317 – $1,755 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,101 – $4,134 | $2,232 – $2,976 | $1,488 – $1,984 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,578 – $4,770 | $2,576 – $3,434 | $1,717 – $2,290 |
Transport only, for an estimated 530 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 Colorado to Montana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins to Billings | ~468 mi | 3–7 days | $2,106 – $2,808 | $2,422 – $3,229 |
| Denver to Billings | ~530 mi | 3–7 days | $2,385 – $3,180 | $2,743 – $3,657 |
| Aurora to Billings | ~532 mi | 3–7 days | $2,394 – $3,192 | $2,753 – $3,671 |
| Colorado Springs to Billings | ~601 mi | 3–7 days | $2,705 – $3,606 | $3,110 – $4,147 |
| Fort Collins to Missoula | ~727 mi | 3–7 days | $3,272 – $4,362 | $3,762 – $5,016 |
| Denver to Missoula | ~779 mi | 3–7 days | $3,506 – $4,674 | $4,031 – $5,375 |
| Aurora to Missoula | ~784 mi | 3–7 days | $3,528 – $4,704 | $4,057 – $5,410 |
| Colorado Springs to Missoula | ~843 mi | 3–7 days | $3,794 – $5,058 | $4,363 – $5,817 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Colorado
74 of the 131 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 400 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 247 vehicle inspections (15.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 66 of 399 driver inspections (16.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCColorado Sprgs, CO · USDOT 44799 | 64 | 12 of 46 | 12 of 64 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLCDenver, CO · USDOT 900253 | 22 | 1 of 15 | 1 of 22 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 3590162 | 21 | 0 of 18 | 2 of 21 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 1321178 | 15 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 15 |
| Classic MoversCanon City, CO · USDOT 2119180 | 14 | 0 of 10 | 0 of 14 |
| Cadogan Tate AspenCarbondale, CO · USDOT 888572 | 13 | 0 of 10 | 1 of 13 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
498 listed household-goods carriers are based in Colorado, 131 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Colorado 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 Colorado. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Colorado
Colorado to Montana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to Montana?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Billings, the distance is about 530 miles. From our model that is $2,385 – $3,180 for a two-bedroom home and $2,743 – $3,657 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,717 – $2,290 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,145 – $1,526. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Colorado and Montana, distances run from 468 to 843 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to Montana take?
Denver to Billings is about 10 hours. 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 Colorado to Montana?
Yes. A move from Colorado into Montana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 498 listed movers based in Colorado, 131 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Colorado.
What is the cheapest way to move from Colorado to Montana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,145 – $1,526 for a two-bedroom home over 530 miles against $2,385 – $3,180 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,717 – $2,290, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to Montana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,002 people (±1,368) moved from Colorado to Montana that year, against about 864 (±462) from Montana to Colorado. That makes Colorado the 3rd-largest source of new residents for Montana among the states.