Popular Moving Routes in Montana
10 routes out of 2 Montana cities, priced by home size from one published model: 1 that stay inside the state, 8 that leave it, and a page for Montana to every other state.
Prices are estimates from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Licensed-mover counts: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, pulled 2026-09-23. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
- 2Cities covered
- 10Routes priced
- 30Licensed movers based here
- $515+Local 2-bed move
In short
With full-service movers, a two-bedroom move out of Montana costs about $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 miles and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000 miles, from our published model. Across town it is hourly, about $44 to $54 per mover per hour. We price 10 routes from 2 Montana cities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula to Washington, DC | ~2,251 mi | 7–14 days | $10,130 – $13,506 | $11,649 – $15,532 |
| Billings to Phoenix, AZ | ~1,018 mi | 3–7 days | $4,581 – $6,108 | $5,268 – $7,024 |
| Missoula to Phoenix, AZ | ~1,088 mi | 3–7 days | $4,896 – $6,528 | $5,630 – $7,507 |
| Billings to Portland, OR | ~798 mi | 3–7 days | $3,591 – $4,788 | $4,130 – $5,506 |
| Missoula to Spokane, WA | ~198 mi | 1–3 days | $891 – $1,188 | $1,025 – $1,366 |
| Billings to Salt Lake City, UT | ~451 mi | 3–7 days | $2,030 – $2,706 | $2,334 – $3,112 |
| Billings to Colorado Springs, CO | ~601 mi | 3–7 days | $2,705 – $3,606 | $3,110 – $4,147 |
| Billings to Saint George, UT | ~765 mi | 3–7 days | $3,443 – $4,590 | $3,959 – $5,278 |
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) | $515 – $831 | $867 – $1,533 |
| 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 $44 to $54 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $515 – $831. 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.