Moving from Florida to 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 (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.
- ~2,431 miMiami → Billings
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,940+2-bedroom, movers
- 22City routes priced
In short
About 1,353 people moved from Florida to Montana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±942), and about 244 went the other way. Between Miami and Billings it is about 2,431 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,940 – $14,586 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 516 movers based in Florida hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Florida to Montana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,353 people a year (±942), against about 244 (±277) from Montana to Florida, so Montana gains about 1,109 people a year on this exchange. Florida is the 9th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County | Gallatin County | 173 ±152 |
| Miami-Dade County | Gallatin County | 156 ±160* |
| Palm Beach County | Gallatin County | 105 ±93 |
| Hillsborough County | Cascade County | 88 ±115* |
| Palm Beach County | Lewis and Clark County | 79 ±110* |
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.
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. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Florida
274 of the 516 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,846 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 170 of 901 vehicle inspections (18.9%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 312 of 1,828 driver inspections (17.1%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Van Lines IncPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 614506 | 104 | 12 of 54 | 7 of 104 |
| Blvd Moving LLCPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 2892909 | 90 | 16 of 67 | 6 of 81 |
| Good Greek Moving and StorageWest Palm Beach, FL · USDOT 2562486 | 77 | 4 of 35 | 6 of 77 |
| Agility Van LinesFort Lauderdale, FL · USDOT 2564711 | 44 | 1 of 18 | 3 of 44 |
| International Van LinesPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 3795167 | 43 | 7 of 33 | 2 of 43 |
| BMS Moving & StorageSarasota, FL · USDOT 716970 | 37 | 2 of 23 | 1 of 31 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
1,652 listed household-goods carriers are based in Florida, 516 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Florida 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 Florida. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Florida into Montana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 1,652 listed movers based in Florida, 516 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Florida.
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, about $7,876 – $10,502, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Florida to Montana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,353 people (±942) moved from Florida to Montana that year, against about 244 (±277) from Montana to Florida. That makes Florida the 9th-largest source of new residents for Montana among the states.