Moving from Montana to Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Billings and Denver it is about 530 miles and about 10 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 468 to 843 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.
- ~530 miBillings → Denver
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,385+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 864 people moved from Montana to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±462), and about 3,002 went the other way. Between Billings and Denver it is about 530 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,385 – $3,180 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 23 movers based in Montana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Montana to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 864 people a year (±462), against about 3,002 (±1,368) from Colorado to Montana, so Colorado loses about 2,138 people a year on this exchange. Montana is the 39th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Colorado; Colorado took in about 181,683 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | Mesa County | 287 ±305* |
| Yellowstone County | El Paso County | 286 ±248 |
| Flathead County | Mesa County | 155 ±211* |
| Missoula County | Boulder County | 99 ±87 |
| Gallatin County | Larimer County | 96 ±145* |
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 Denver, 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 Colorado.
Cost of moving from Montana to Colorado
At about 530 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,385 – $3,180 for a two-bedroom home and $2,743 – $3,657 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,717 – $2,290; a freight trailer is $1,145 – $1,526.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,789 – $2,385 | $1,288 – $1,717 | $859 – $1,145 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,147 – $2,862 | $1,545 – $2,061 | $1,030 – $1,374 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,385 – $3,180 | $1,717 – $2,290 | $1,145 – $1,526 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,743 – $3,657 | $1,975 – $2,633 | $1,317 – $1,755 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,101 – $4,134 | $2,232 – $2,976 | $1,488 – $1,984 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,578 – $4,770 | $2,576 – $3,434 | $1,717 – $2,290 |
Transport only, for an estimated 530 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 Colorado
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings to Fort Collins | ~468 mi | 3–7 days | $2,106 – $2,808 | $2,422 – $3,229 |
| Billings to Denver | ~530 mi | 3–7 days | $2,385 – $3,180 | $2,743 – $3,657 |
| Billings to Aurora | ~532 mi | 3–7 days | $2,394 – $3,192 | $2,753 – $3,671 |
| Billings to Colorado Springs | ~601 mi | 3–7 days | $2,705 – $3,606 | $3,110 – $4,147 |
| Missoula to Fort Collins | ~727 mi | 3–7 days | $3,272 – $4,362 | $3,762 – $5,016 |
| Missoula to Denver | ~779 mi | 3–7 days | $3,506 – $4,674 | $4,031 – $5,375 |
| Missoula to Aurora | ~784 mi | 3–7 days | $3,528 – $4,704 | $4,057 – $5,410 |
| Missoula to Colorado Springs | ~843 mi | 3–7 days | $3,794 – $5,058 | $4,363 – $5,817 |
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 Colorado end, 498 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Colorado, moving costs in Colorado, or the reverse trip, Colorado 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 Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montana to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Billings and Denver, the distance is about 530 miles. From our model that is $2,385 – $3,180 for a two-bedroom home and $2,743 – $3,657 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,717 – $2,290 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,145 – $1,526. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Montana and Colorado, distances run from 468 to 843 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Montana to Colorado take?
Billings to Denver is about 10 hours. 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 Colorado?
Yes. A move from Montana into Colorado 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 Colorado?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,145 – $1,526 for a two-bedroom home over 530 miles against $2,385 – $3,180 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,717 – $2,290, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Montana to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 864 people (±462) moved from Montana to Colorado that year, against about 3,002 (±1,368) from Colorado to Montana. That makes Montana the 39th-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.