Moving from Montana to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Billings and Portland it is about 2,175 miles and 5 days on the road (about 40 hours of driving); the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,175 to 2,509 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.
- ~2,175 miBillings → Portland
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,788+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 346 people moved from Montana to Maine in 2024 (Census estimate, ±304). Between Billings and Portland it is about 2,175 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,788 – $13,050 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 23 movers based in Montana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Montana to Maine
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 346 people a year (±304). Montana is the 25th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Maine; Maine took in about 35,281 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Flathead County | Aroostook County | 42 ±65* |
| Cascade County | York County | 39 ±44* |
| Missoula County | York County | 20 ±32* |
| Gallatin County | Cumberland County | 19 ±23* |
| Ravalli County | Washington County | 18 ±28* |
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 Portland, 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 Maine.
Cost of moving from Montana to Maine
At about 2,175 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,788 – $13,050 for a two-bedroom home and $11,256 – $15,008 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,047 – $9,396; a freight trailer is $4,698 – $6,264.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,341 – $9,788 | $5,285 – $7,047 | $3,524 – $4,698 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,809 – $11,745 | $6,342 – $8,456 | $4,228 – $5,638 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,788 – $13,050 | $7,047 – $9,396 | $4,698 – $6,264 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,256 – $15,008 | $8,104 – $10,805 | $5,403 – $7,204 |
| 4 bedrooms | $12,724 – $16,965 | $9,161 – $12,215 | $6,107 – $8,143 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $14,681 – $19,575 | $10,571 – $14,094 | $7,047 – $9,396 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,175 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 Maine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings to Portland | ~2,175 mi | 7–14 days | $9,788 – $13,050 | $11,256 – $15,008 |
| Billings to Bangor | ~2,229 mi | 7–14 days | $10,031 – $13,374 | $11,535 – $15,380 |
| Missoula to Portland | ~2,461 mi | 7–14 days | $11,075 – $14,766 | $12,736 – $16,981 |
| Missoula to Bangor | ~2,509 mi | 7–14 days | $11,291 – $15,054 | $12,984 – $17,312 |
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 Maine end, 39 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Maine, moving costs in Maine, or the reverse trip, Maine 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 Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montana to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, Billings and Portland, the distance is about 2,175 miles. From our model that is $9,788 – $13,050 for a two-bedroom home and $11,256 – $15,008 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,047 – $9,396 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,698 – $6,264. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Montana and Maine, distances run from 2,175 to 2,509 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Montana to Maine take?
Billings to Portland is 5 days on the road (about 40 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 Maine?
Yes. A move from Montana into Maine 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 Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,698 – $6,264 for a two-bedroom home over 2,175 miles against $9,788 – $13,050 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,047 – $9,396, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Montana to Maine each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 346 people (±304) moved from Montana to Maine that year. That makes Montana the 25th-largest source of new residents for Maine among the states.