Moving from Idaho to Montana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boise and Billings it is about 474 miles and about 9 hours; the 2 city pairs we price between the two states run from 290 to 474 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.
- ~474 miBoise → Billings
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,133+2-bedroom, movers
- 2City routes priced
In short
About 1,318 people moved from Idaho to Montana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±693), and about 2,214 went the other way. Between Boise and Billings it is about 474 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,133 – $2,844 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 41 movers based in Idaho hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Idaho to Montana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,318 people a year (±693), against about 2,214 (±1,018) from Montana to Idaho, so Montana loses about 896 people a year on this exchange. Idaho is the 10th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County | Missoula County | 175 ±257* |
| Bonner County | Sanders County | 92 ±85 |
| Ada County | Yellowstone County | 82 ±54 |
| Franklin County | Glacier County | 80 ±117* |
| Ada County | Lewis and Clark County | 75 ±77* |
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.
Boise 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 Idaho and Montana.
Cost of moving from Idaho to Montana
At about 474 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,133 – $2,844 for a two-bedroom home and $2,453 – $3,271 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,536 – $2,048; a freight trailer is $1,024 – $1,365.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,600 – $2,133 | $1,152 – $1,536 | $768 – $1,024 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,920 – $2,560 | $1,382 – $1,843 | $921 – $1,229 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,133 – $2,844 | $1,536 – $2,048 | $1,024 – $1,365 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,453 – $3,271 | $1,766 – $2,355 | $1,177 – $1,570 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,773 – $3,697 | $1,996 – $2,662 | $1,331 – $1,775 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,200 – $4,266 | $2,304 – $3,072 | $1,536 – $2,048 |
Transport only, for an estimated 474 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 Idaho 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise to Missoula | ~290 mi | 1–3 days | $1,305 – $1,740 | $1,501 – $2,001 |
| Boise to Billings | ~474 mi | 3–7 days | $2,133 – $2,844 | $2,453 – $3,271 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Idaho
25 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 92 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 59 vehicle inspections (18.6%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 14 of 90 driver inspections (15.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interwest Moving & Storage IncIdaho Falls, ID · USDOT 205985 | 33 | 3 of 20 | 1 of 33 |
| All in One MovingKuna, ID · USDOT 3491735 | 6 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 6 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Idaho LLCGarden City, ID · USDOT 1297089 | 5 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 5 |
| Idaho Premier Moving ServicesBoise, ID · USDOT 3630795 | 5 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 5 |
| Panhandle Moverslake Coeur D'Alene Moversbest of Spokane MPost Falls, ID · USDOT 3867531 | 5 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| JRJ Transfer LLCIdaho Falls, ID · USDOT 2820204 | 4 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
63 listed household-goods carriers are based in Idaho, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Idaho 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 Idaho. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Idaho
Idaho to Montana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Idaho to Montana?
Between the two states' main cities, Boise and Billings, the distance is about 474 miles. From our model that is $2,133 – $2,844 for a two-bedroom home and $2,453 – $3,271 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,536 – $2,048 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,024 – $1,365. Across the 2 city pairs we price between Idaho and Montana, distances run from 290 to 474 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Idaho to Montana take?
Boise to Billings is about 9 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 Idaho to Montana?
Yes. A move from Idaho into Montana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 63 listed movers based in Idaho, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Idaho.
What is the cheapest way to move from Idaho to Montana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,024 – $1,365 for a two-bedroom home over 474 miles against $2,133 – $2,844 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,536 – $2,048, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Idaho to Montana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,318 people (±693) moved from Idaho to Montana that year, against about 2,214 (±1,018) from Montana to Idaho. That makes Idaho the 10th-largest source of new residents for Montana among the states.