Moving from Montana to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Billings and Phoenix it is about 1,018 miles and 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving); the 14 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,013 to 1,195 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.
- ~1,018 miBillings → Phoenix
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,581+2-bedroom, movers
- 14City routes priced
In short
About 4,304 people moved from Montana to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,162), and about 2,330 went the other way. Between Billings and Phoenix it is about 1,018 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,581 – $6,108 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 23 movers based in Montana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Montana to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,304 people a year (±2,162), against about 2,330 (±1,157) from Arizona to Montana, so Arizona gains about 1,974 people a year on this exchange. Montana is the 20th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Arizona; Arizona took in about 234,819 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Missoula County | Pima County | 185 ±200* |
| Yellowstone County | Maricopa County | 156 ±143 |
| Missoula County | Maricopa County | 154 ±118 |
| Carbon County | Yuma County | 145 ±226* |
| Rosebud County | Maricopa County | 136 ±239* |
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 Phoenix, 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 Arizona.
Cost of moving from Montana to Arizona
At about 1,018 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,581 – $6,108 for a two-bedroom home and $5,268 – $7,024 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,298 – $4,398; a freight trailer is $2,199 – $2,932.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,436 – $4,581 | $2,474 – $3,298 | $1,649 – $2,199 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,123 – $5,497 | $2,968 – $3,958 | $1,979 – $2,639 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,581 – $6,108 | $3,298 – $4,398 | $2,199 – $2,932 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,268 – $7,024 | $3,793 – $5,057 | $2,529 – $3,372 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,955 – $7,940 | $4,288 – $5,717 | $2,859 – $3,811 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,872 – $9,162 | $4,947 – $6,597 | $3,298 – $4,398 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,018 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 Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings to Scottsdale | ~1,013 mi | 3–7 days | $4,559 – $6,078 | $5,242 – $6,990 |
| Billings to Mesa | ~1,018 mi | 3–7 days | $4,581 – $6,108 | $5,268 – $7,024 |
| Billings to Phoenix | ~1,018 mi | 3–7 days | $4,581 – $6,108 | $5,268 – $7,024 |
| Billings to Tempe | ~1,021 mi | 3–7 days | $4,595 – $6,126 | $5,284 – $7,045 |
| Billings to Gilbert | ~1,025 mi | 3–7 days | $4,613 – $6,150 | $5,304 – $7,073 |
| Billings to Chandler | ~1,029 mi | 3–7 days | $4,631 – $6,174 | $5,325 – $7,100 |
| Missoula to Scottsdale | ~1,085 mi | 3–7 days | $4,883 – $6,510 | $5,615 – $7,487 |
| Missoula to Phoenix | ~1,088 mi | 3–7 days | $4,896 – $6,528 | $5,630 – $7,507 |
| Missoula to Mesa | ~1,092 mi | 3–7 days | $4,914 – $6,552 | $5,651 – $7,535 |
| Missoula to Tempe | ~1,093 mi | 3–7 days | $4,919 – $6,558 | $5,656 – $7,542 |
| Missoula to Gilbert | ~1,101 mi | 3–7 days | $4,955 – $6,606 | $5,698 – $7,597 |
| Missoula to Chandler | ~1,102 mi | 3–7 days | $4,959 – $6,612 | $5,703 – $7,604 |
| Billings to Tucson | ~1,104 mi | 3–7 days | $4,968 – $6,624 | $5,713 – $7,618 |
| Missoula to Tucson | ~1,195 mi | 3–7 days | $5,378 – $7,170 | $6,184 – $8,246 |
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 Arizona end, 366 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Arizona, moving costs in Arizona, or the reverse trip, Arizona 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 Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montana to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Billings and Phoenix, the distance is about 1,018 miles. From our model that is $4,581 – $6,108 for a two-bedroom home and $5,268 – $7,024 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,298 – $4,398 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,199 – $2,932. Across the 14 city pairs we price between Montana and Arizona, distances run from 1,013 to 1,195 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Montana to Arizona take?
Billings to Phoenix is 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving). 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 Montana to Arizona?
Yes. A move from Montana into Arizona 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 Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,199 – $2,932 for a two-bedroom home over 1,018 miles against $4,581 – $6,108 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,298 – $4,398, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Montana to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,304 people (±2,162) moved from Montana to Arizona that year, against about 2,330 (±1,157) from Arizona to Montana. That makes Montana the 20th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.