Moving from Montana to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Billings and Minneapolis it is about 863 miles and 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 863 to 1,234 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.
- ~863 miBillings → Minneapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,884+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 710 people moved from Montana to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±358), and about 1,435 went the other way. Between Billings and Minneapolis it is about 863 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,884 – $5,178 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 23 movers based in Montana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Montana to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 710 people a year (±358), against about 1,435 (±817) from Minnesota to Montana, so Minnesota loses about 725 people a year on this exchange. Montana is the 29th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Minnesota; Minnesota took in about 104,339 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Ravalli County | Hennepin County | 81 ±126* |
| Yellowstone County | Olmsted County | 63 ±84* |
| Sweet Grass County | Kandiyohi County | 49 ±78* |
| Yellowstone County | St. Louis County | 48 ±56* |
| Cascade County | Freeborn County | 43 ±64* |
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 Minneapolis, 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 Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Montana to Minnesota
At about 863 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,884 – $5,178 for a two-bedroom home and $4,466 – $5,955 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,796 – $3,728; a freight trailer is $1,864 – $2,485.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,913 – $3,884 | $2,097 – $2,796 | $1,398 – $1,864 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,495 – $4,660 | $2,517 – $3,355 | $1,678 – $2,237 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,884 – $5,178 | $2,796 – $3,728 | $1,864 – $2,485 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,466 – $5,955 | $3,216 – $4,287 | $2,144 – $2,858 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,049 – $6,731 | $3,635 – $4,847 | $2,423 – $3,231 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,825 – $7,767 | $4,194 – $5,592 | $2,796 – $3,728 |
Transport only, for an estimated 863 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 Minnesota
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 Minneapolis | ~863 mi | 3–7 days | $3,884 – $5,178 | $4,466 – $5,955 |
| Billings to Saint Paul | ~873 mi | 3–7 days | $3,929 – $5,238 | $4,518 – $6,024 |
| Billings to Rochester | ~924 mi | 3–7 days | $4,158 – $5,544 | $4,782 – $6,376 |
| Missoula to Minneapolis | ~1,168 mi | 3–7 days | $5,256 – $7,008 | $6,044 – $8,059 |
| Missoula to Saint Paul | ~1,178 mi | 3–7 days | $5,301 – $7,068 | $6,096 – $8,128 |
| Missoula to Rochester | ~1,234 mi | 7–14 days | $5,553 – $7,404 | $6,386 – $8,515 |
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 Minnesota end, 273 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Minnesota, moving costs in Minnesota, or the reverse trip, Minnesota 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 Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montana to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Billings and Minneapolis, the distance is about 863 miles. From our model that is $3,884 – $5,178 for a two-bedroom home and $4,466 – $5,955 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,796 – $3,728 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,864 – $2,485. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Montana and Minnesota, distances run from 863 to 1,234 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Montana to Minnesota take?
Billings to Minneapolis is 2 days on the road (about 16 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 Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Montana into Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,864 – $2,485 for a two-bedroom home over 863 miles against $3,884 – $5,178 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,796 – $3,728, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Montana to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 710 people (±358) moved from Montana to Minnesota that year, against about 1,435 (±817) from Minnesota to Montana. That makes Montana the 29th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.