Popular Moving Routesin Montana
330 routes out of 2 Montana cities, priced by home size from one published model: 1 that stay inside the state, 328 that leave it, and a page for Montana to every other state.
Prices are model estimates, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
Montana cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within Montana, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within Montana
Every pair of Montana cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by Montana, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings to Missoula | ~318 mi | 6 hr | $1,431 – $1,908 | $1,646 – $2,194 |
Leaving Montana: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings to New York City, NY | ~2,048 mi | 7–14 days | $9,216 – $12,288 | $10,598 – $14,131 |
| Missoula to New York City, NY | ~2,351 mi | 7–14 days | $10,580 – $14,106 | $12,166 – $16,222 |
| Missoula to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,064 mi | 3–7 days | $4,788 – $6,384 | $5,506 – $7,342 |
| Billings to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,119 mi | 3–7 days | $5,036 – $6,714 | $5,791 – $7,721 |
| Billings to Chicago, IL | ~1,249 mi | 7–14 days | $5,621 – $7,494 | $6,464 – $8,618 |
| Missoula to Chicago, IL | ~1,563 mi | 7–14 days | $7,034 – $9,378 | $8,089 – $10,785 |
| Billings to Dallas, TX | ~1,274 mi | 7–14 days | $5,733 – $7,644 | $6,593 – $8,791 |
| Missoula to Dallas, TX | ~1,549 mi | 7–14 days | $6,971 – $9,294 | $8,016 – $10,688 |
| Billings to Houston, TX | ~1,534 mi | 7–14 days | $6,903 – $9,204 | $7,938 – $10,585 |
| Missoula to Houston, TX | ~1,803 mi | 7–14 days | $8,114 – $10,818 | $9,331 – $12,441 |
| Billings to Washington, DC | ~1,940 mi | 7–14 days | $8,730 – $11,640 | $10,040 – $13,386 |
| Missoula to Washington, DC | ~2,251 mi | 7–14 days | $10,130 – $13,506 | $11,649 – $15,532 |
| Billings to Miami, FL | ~2,431 mi | 7–14 days | $10,940 – $14,586 | $12,580 – $16,774 |
| Missoula to Miami, FL | ~2,740 mi | 7–14 days | $12,330 – $16,440 | $14,179 – $18,906 |
| Billings to Philadelphia, PA | ~2,008 mi | 7–14 days | $9,036 – $12,048 | $10,391 – $13,855 |
Montana to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and Montana's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in Montana.
What moving from Montana costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The Montana moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in Montana lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
Montana moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within Montana?
Across town it is hourly: about $40 to $50 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $475 – $775. Between Montana cities we price 1 pair, from Billings to Missoula at about 318 miles ($1,431 – $1,908 for two bedrooms) to Billings to Missoula at about 318 miles ($1,431 – $1,908).
How much does it cost to move out of Montana?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is Wyoming at about 432 miles; the farthest is Hawaii at about 3,777. Every Montana-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside Montana regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside Montana is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in Montana?
30 household-goods carriers based in Montana are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.