Moving from Billings, MT to Phoenix, AZ
About 1,018 miles across a state line, from Montana into Arizona, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Billings, MT to Phoenix, AZ covers about 1,018 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,581 – $6,108 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 156 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,018 miles between Montana and Arizona, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $4,581 – $6,108 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Billings to Phoenix
| 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Billings to Phoenix
1,018 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,090. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,581 to $6,108, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Billings to Phoenix
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 156 people a year (±143) moved from Yellowstone County, MT, home to Billings, to Maricopa County, AZ, home to Phoenix. Going the other way: about 71 people a year (±55). Movers from Yellowstone County make up 0.1% of the 189,397 people a year who moved into Maricopa County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 4,304 people a year (±2,162) moving from Montana to Arizona and about 2,330 people a year (±1,157) from Arizona to Montana — a net gain for Arizona of about 1,974 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Missoula County, MT | 683 ±293 |
| Gallatin County, MT | 386 ±127 |
| El Paso County, CO | 286 ±248 |
| Lewis and Clark County, MT | 281 ±124 |
| Stillwater County, MT | 270 ±129 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 11,423 ±1,245 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 8,614 ±1,297 |
| Pima County, AZ | 6,565 ±949 |
| San Diego County, CA | 5,206 ±1,126 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 5,198 ±805 |
Licensed movers at each end
No household-goods carrier with interstate authority is based within 30 miles of Billings in our snapshot. The Montana directory lists every licensed mover in the state.
At the Phoenix end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Phoenix: Dircks Moving & Logistics (Phoenix, 24 trucks), Muscular Moving Men LLC (Phoenix, 22 trucks), Camelback Moving Inc (Phoenix, 20 trucks), M&S Trucking and Moving LLC (Phoenix, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Montana into Arizona, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Billings to Phoenix
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 1,018 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Phoenix
A local move inside Phoenix later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Phoenix are Scottsdale (about 11 mi), Tempe (about 11 mi), Mesa (about 17 mi).
Other routes from Billings
All routes from Billings, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Billings to Missoula, MT | ~318 mi | $1,431 – $1,908 |
| Billings to Salt Lake City, UT | ~451 mi | $2,030 – $2,706 |
| Billings to Colorado Springs, CO | ~601 mi | $2,705 – $3,606 |
| Billings to Saint George, UT | ~765 mi | $3,443 – $4,590 |
| Billings to Portland, OR | ~798 mi | $3,591 – $4,788 |
Also moving to Phoenix: from Tucson, AZ, from Saint George, UT, from Moreno Valley, CA, from Las Vegas, NV.
Billings to Phoenix moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Billings to Phoenix?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,018 miles cost about $3,436 – $4,581 for a studio, $4,581 – $6,108 for a two-bedroom home and $5,268 – $7,024 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Billings to Phoenix take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Billings to Phoenix?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,199 – $2,932 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,581 – $6,108 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,298 – $4,398.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Billings to Phoenix?
Yes. Billings is in Montana and Phoenix is in Arizona, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. None of the listed movers within 30 miles of Billings holds it, so the carrier will come from further afield.
How many people move from Billings to Phoenix each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 156 people a year (margin of error ±143) moved from Yellowstone County, which contains Billings, to Maricopa County, which contains Phoenix.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.