Moving from Billings, MT to Portland, OR
About 798 miles across a state line, from Montana into Oregon, 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 Portland, OR covers about 798 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,591 – $4,788 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 160 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 798 miles between Montana and Oregon, 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 $3,591 – $4,788 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 15 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 Portland
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,693 – $3,591 | $1,939 – $2,586 | $1,293 – $1,724 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,232 – $4,309 | $2,327 – $3,103 | $1,551 – $2,068 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,591 – $4,788 | $2,586 – $3,447 | $1,724 – $2,298 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,130 – $5,506 | $2,973 – $3,964 | $1,982 – $2,643 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,668 – $6,224 | $3,361 – $4,482 | $2,241 – $2,988 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,387 – $7,182 | $3,878 – $5,171 | $2,586 – $3,447 |
Transport only, for an estimated 798 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 Portland
798 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,990. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,591 to $4,788, 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 Portland
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 160 people a year (±130) moved from Yellowstone County, MT, home to Billings, to Multnomah County, OR, home to Portland. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Yellowstone County make up 0.3% of the 55,253 people a year who moved into Multnomah County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 2,783 people a year (±1,497) moving from Montana to Oregon and about 1,606 people a year (±1,198) from Oregon to Montana — a net gain for Oregon of about 1,177 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 |
|---|---|
| Clackamas County, OR | 7,793 ±1,103 |
| Washington County, OR | 6,561 ±680 |
| Marion County, OR | 2,754 ±746 |
| Clark County, WA | 2,375 ±452 |
| King County, WA | 1,703 ±303 |
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 Portland end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Portland: All Service Moving (Portland, 100 trucks), Suddath Moving & Storage (Portland, 29 trucks), Graebel Moving Services (Wilsonville, 29 trucks), Terminal Transfer Inc (Portland, 25 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Montana into Oregon, 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 Portland
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 798 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Portland
A local move inside Portland later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Portland are Vancouver (about 9 mi), Salem (about 51 mi), Eugene (about 121 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 Phoenix, AZ | ~1,018 mi | $4,581 – $6,108 |
Also moving to Portland: from Vancouver, WA, from Salem, OR, from Eugene, OR, from Olympia, WA.
Billings to Portland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Billings to Portland, OR?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 798 miles cost about $2,693 – $3,591 for a studio, $3,591 – $4,788 for a two-bedroom home and $4,130 – $5,506 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Billings to Portland, OR take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 15 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 Portland, OR?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,724 – $2,298 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,591 – $4,788 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,586 – $3,447.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Billings to Portland, OR?
Yes. Billings is in Montana and Portland is in Oregon, 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 Portland, OR each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 160 people a year (margin of error ±130) moved from Yellowstone County, which contains Billings, to Multnomah County, which contains Portland.
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.