Moving from Floridato Montana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and Billings it is about 2,431 miles and 5 days on the road (about 44 hours of driving); the 22 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,957 to 2,740 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Miami 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 Florida and Montana.
Cost of moving from Florida to Montana
At about 2,431 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,940 – $14,586 for a two-bedroom home and $12,580 – $16,774 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,876 – $10,502; a freight trailer is $5,251 – $7,001.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $8,205 – $10,940 | $5,907 – $7,876 | $3,938 – $5,251 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,846 – $13,127 | $7,089 – $9,452 | $4,726 – $6,301 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,940 – $14,586 | $7,876 – $10,502 | $5,251 – $7,001 |
| 3 bedrooms | $12,580 – $16,774 | $9,058 – $12,077 | $6,039 – $8,051 |
| 4 bedrooms | $14,221 – $18,962 | $10,239 – $13,652 | $6,826 – $9,102 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $16,409 – $21,879 | $11,815 – $15,753 | $7,876 – $10,502 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,431 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 Florida to Montana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 20 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee to Billings | ~1,957 mi | 7–14 days | $8,807 – $11,742 | $10,127 – $13,503 |
| Jacksonville to Billings | ~2,093 mi | 7–14 days | $9,419 – $12,558 | $10,831 – $14,442 |
| Gainesville to Billings | ~2,095 mi | 7–14 days | $9,428 – $12,570 | $10,842 – $14,456 |
| Tampa to Billings | ~2,192 mi | 7–14 days | $9,864 – $13,152 | $11,344 – $15,125 |
| Saint Petersburg to Billings | ~2,194 mi | 7–14 days | $9,873 – $13,164 | $11,354 – $15,139 |
| Orlando to Billings | ~2,209 mi | 7–14 days | $9,941 – $13,254 | $11,432 – $15,242 |
| Tallahassee to Missoula | ~2,269 mi | 7–14 days | $10,211 – $13,614 | $11,742 – $15,656 |
| Cape Coral to Billings | ~2,292 mi | 7–14 days | $10,314 – $13,752 | $11,861 – $15,815 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Billings | ~2,331 mi | 7–14 days | $10,490 – $13,986 | $12,063 – $16,084 |
| Jacksonville to Missoula | ~2,407 mi | 7–14 days | $10,832 – $14,442 | $12,456 – $16,608 |
| Gainesville to Missoula | ~2,408 mi | 7–14 days | $10,836 – $14,448 | $12,461 – $16,615 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Billings | ~2,412 mi | 7–14 days | $10,854 – $14,472 | $12,482 – $16,643 |
| Hialeah to Billings | ~2,420 mi | 7–14 days | $10,890 – $14,520 | $12,524 – $16,698 |
| Miami to Billings | ~2,431 mi | 7–14 days | $10,940 – $14,586 | $12,580 – $16,774 |
| Tampa to Missoula | ~2,501 mi | 7–14 days | $11,255 – $15,006 | $12,943 – $17,257 |
| Saint Petersburg to Missoula | ~2,503 mi | 7–14 days | $11,264 – $15,018 | $12,953 – $17,271 |
| Orlando to Missoula | ~2,521 mi | 7–14 days | $11,345 – $15,126 | $13,046 – $17,395 |
| Cape Coral to Missoula | ~2,600 mi | 7–14 days | $11,700 – $15,600 | $13,455 – $17,940 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Missoula | ~2,643 mi | 7–14 days | $11,894 – $15,858 | $13,678 – $18,237 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Missoula | ~2,722 mi | 7–14 days | $12,249 – $16,332 | $14,086 – $18,782 |
| Hialeah to Missoula | ~2,729 mi | 7–14 days | $12,281 – $16,374 | $14,123 – $18,830 |
| Miami to Missoula | ~2,740 mi | 7–14 days | $12,330 – $16,440 | $14,179 – $18,906 |
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 2,431 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 Florida
2,045 household-goods carriers in Florida are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Suddath Workplace Solutions, Jacksonville · USDOT 3527089 · 193 trucks
- Bms Moving & Storage, Sarasota · USDOT 716970 · 145 trucks
- Good Greek Moving And Storage, West Palm Beach · USDOT 2562486 · 83 trucks
- American Van Lines Inc, Pompano Beach · USDOT 614506 · 81 trucks
- First Class Moving Systems Inc, Tampa · USDOT 944759 · 50 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 | $10,940 – $14,586 | $13,675 – $18,233 |
| 3 bedrooms | $12,580 – $16,774 | $15,725 – $20,968 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 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 Florida
Florida to Montana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Montana?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and Billings, the distance is about 2,431 miles. From our model that is $10,940 – $14,586 for a two-bedroom home and $12,580 – $16,774 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,876 – $10,502 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,251 – $7,001. Across the 22 city pairs we price between Florida and Montana, distances run from 1,957 to 2,740 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to Montana take?
Miami to Billings is 5 days on the road (about 44 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 Florida to Montana?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Florida 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 Florida to Montana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,251 – $7,001 for a two-bedroom home over 2,431 miles against $10,940 – $14,586 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 $15,725 – $20,968 rather than $12,580 – $16,774.