Moving from Montana to Alaska
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Billings and Anchorage it is about 2,284 miles and 5 days on the road (about 42 hours of driving); the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,014 to 2,300 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.
- ~2,284 miBillings → Anchorage
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,278+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 149 people moved from Montana to Alaska in 2024 (Census estimate, ±136), and about 1,767 went the other way. Between Billings and Anchorage it is about 2,284 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,278 – $13,704 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 23 movers based in Montana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Montana to Alaska
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 149 people a year (±136), against about 1,767 (±1,621) from Alaska to Montana, so Alaska loses about 1,618 people a year on this exchange. Montana is the 32nd-largest of the 43 states sending people to Alaska; Alaska took in about 29,456 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Flathead County | Juneau City and Borough | 93 ±130* |
| Silver Bow County | Anchorage Municipality | 73 ±76* |
| Lewis and Clark County | Anchorage Municipality | 45 ±49* |
| Silver Bow County | Juneau City and Borough | 34 ±38* |
| Yellowstone County | Anchorage Municipality | 32 ±55* |
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.
Billings to Anchorage, 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 Montana and Alaska.
Cost of moving from Montana to Alaska
At about 2,284 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,278 – $13,704 for a two-bedroom home and $11,820 – $15,760 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,400 – $9,867; a freight trailer is $4,933 – $6,578.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,709 – $10,278 | $5,550 – $7,400 | $3,700 – $4,933 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,250 – $12,334 | $6,660 – $8,880 | $4,440 – $5,920 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,278 – $13,704 | $7,400 – $9,867 | $4,933 – $6,578 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,820 – $15,760 | $8,510 – $11,347 | $5,673 – $7,565 |
| 4 bedrooms | $13,361 – $17,815 | $9,620 – $12,827 | $6,413 – $8,551 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $15,417 – $20,556 | $11,100 – $14,800 | $7,400 – $9,867 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,284 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 Montana to Alaska
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula to Anchorage | ~2,014 mi | 7–14 days | $9,063 – $12,084 | $10,422 – $13,897 |
| Missoula to Fairbanks | ~2,057 mi | 7–14 days | $9,257 – $12,342 | $10,645 – $14,193 |
| Billings to Anchorage | ~2,284 mi | 7–14 days | $10,278 – $13,704 | $11,820 – $15,760 |
| Billings to Fairbanks | ~2,300 mi | 7–14 days | $10,350 – $13,800 | $11,903 – $15,870 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Montana
6 of the 23 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 108 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 59 vehicle inspections (15.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 106 driver inspections (10.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hi-Line Moving Services IncGreat Falls, MT · USDOT 877828 | 59 | 5 of 33 | 3 of 59 |
| A Team Moving and StorageMarion, MT · USDOT 2376754 | 36 | 2 of 20 | 5 of 36 |
| All Lanes Moving & Storage IncMissoula, MT · USDOT 917105 | 9 | 1 of 4 | 3 of 9 |
| Merchants Moving & StorageHamilton, MT · USDOT 1124148 | 2 | 1 of 2 | none inspected |
| Two Men and A Truck KalispellColumbia Falls, MT · USDOT 2965219 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
| Service Long Distance Moving LLCMissoula, MT · USDOT 4461286 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
30 listed household-goods carriers are based in Montana, 23 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Montana directory ranks them. At the Alaska end, 36 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Alaska, moving costs in Alaska, or the reverse trip, Alaska to Montana. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Montana
Montana to Alaska moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montana to Alaska?
Between the two states' main cities, Billings and Anchorage, the distance is about 2,284 miles. From our model that is $10,278 – $13,704 for a two-bedroom home and $11,820 – $15,760 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,400 – $9,867 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,933 – $6,578. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Montana and Alaska, distances run from 2,014 to 2,300 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Montana to Alaska take?
Billings to Anchorage is 5 days on the road (about 42 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 Montana to Alaska?
Yes. A move from Montana into Alaska is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 30 listed movers based in Montana, 23 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Montana.
What is the cheapest way to move from Montana to Alaska?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,933 – $6,578 for a two-bedroom home over 2,284 miles against $10,278 – $13,704 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,400 – $9,867, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Montana to Alaska each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 149 people (±136) moved from Montana to Alaska that year, against about 1,767 (±1,621) from Alaska to Montana. That makes Montana the 32nd-largest source of new residents for Alaska among the states.