Moving from Massachusetts to Montana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boston and Billings it is about 2,164 miles and 5 days on the road (about 39 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,086 to 2,458 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.
- ~2,164 miBoston → Billings
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,738+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 424 people moved from Massachusetts to Montana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±315), and about 258 went the other way. Between Boston and Billings it is about 2,164 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,738 – $12,984 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 235 movers based in Massachusetts hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Massachusetts to Montana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 424 people a year (±315), against about 258 (±287) from Montana to Massachusetts, so Montana gains about 166 people a year on this exchange. Massachusetts is the 24th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester County | Gallatin County | 175 ±224* |
| Middlesex County | Gallatin County | 54 ±58* |
| Hampshire County | Yellowstone County | 42 ±62* |
| Barnstable County | Park County | 15 ±24* |
| Middlesex County | Yellowstone County | 12 ±16* |
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.
Boston 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 Massachusetts and Montana.
Cost of moving from Massachusetts to Montana
At about 2,164 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,738 – $12,984 for a two-bedroom home and $11,199 – $14,932 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,011 – $9,348; a freight trailer is $4,674 – $6,232.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,304 – $9,738 | $5,259 – $7,011 | $3,506 – $4,674 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,764 – $11,686 | $6,310 – $8,414 | $4,207 – $5,609 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,738 – $12,984 | $7,011 – $9,348 | $4,674 – $6,232 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,199 – $14,932 | $8,063 – $10,751 | $5,375 – $7,167 |
| 4 bedrooms | $12,659 – $16,879 | $9,115 – $12,153 | $6,077 – $8,102 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $14,607 – $19,476 | $10,517 – $14,023 | $7,011 – $9,348 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,164 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 Massachusetts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Billings | ~2,086 mi | 7–14 days | $9,387 – $12,516 | $10,795 – $14,393 |
| Worcester to Billings | ~2,126 mi | 7–14 days | $9,567 – $12,756 | $11,002 – $14,669 |
| Boston to Billings | ~2,164 mi | 7–14 days | $9,738 – $12,984 | $11,199 – $14,932 |
| Springfield to Missoula | ~2,382 mi | 7–14 days | $10,719 – $14,292 | $12,327 – $16,436 |
| Worcester to Missoula | ~2,420 mi | 7–14 days | $10,890 – $14,520 | $12,524 – $16,698 |
| Boston to Missoula | ~2,458 mi | 7–14 days | $11,061 – $14,748 | $12,720 – $16,960 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Massachusetts
161 of the 235 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,097 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 471 vehicle inspections (11.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 164 of 1,074 driver inspections (15.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageNorthborough, MA · USDOT 1141917 | 95 | 4 of 37 | 26 of 95 |
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyWinchester, MA · USDOT 373544 | 78 | 2 of 41 | 6 of 78 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| Piece by Piece MoversClinton, MA · USDOT 1971286 | 31 | 0 of 11 | 4 of 31 |
| Olympia Moving & StorageWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 597632 | 30 | 1 of 19 | 3 of 30 |
| Esquire Moving IncWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 2820253 | 24 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 24 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts, 235 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Massachusetts
Massachusetts to Montana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to Montana?
Between the two states' main cities, Boston and Billings, the distance is about 2,164 miles. From our model that is $9,738 – $12,984 for a two-bedroom home and $11,199 – $14,932 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,011 – $9,348 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,674 – $6,232. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Massachusetts and Montana, distances run from 2,086 to 2,458 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Massachusetts to Montana take?
Boston to Billings is 5 days on the road (about 39 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 Massachusetts to Montana?
Yes. A move from Massachusetts into Montana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 325 listed movers based in Massachusetts, 235 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Massachusetts.
What is the cheapest way to move from Massachusetts to Montana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,674 – $6,232 for a two-bedroom home over 2,164 miles against $9,738 – $12,984 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,011 – $9,348, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Massachusetts to Montana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 424 people (±315) moved from Massachusetts to Montana that year, against about 258 (±287) from Montana to Massachusetts. That makes Massachusetts the 24th-largest source of new residents for Montana among the states.