Moving from Montana to New York
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Billings and New York City it is about 2,048 miles and 5 days on the road (about 37 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,713 to 2,357 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.
- ~2,048 miBillings → New York City
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,216+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 434 people moved from Montana to New York in 2024 (Census estimate, ±670), and about 703 went the other way. Between Billings and New York City it is about 2,048 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,216 – $12,288 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 23 movers based in Montana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Montana to New York
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 434 people a year (±670), against about 703 (±598) from New York to Montana, so New York loses about 269 people a year on this exchange. Montana is the 43rd-largest of the 48 states sending people to New York; New York took in about 284,868 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | Chautauqua County | 40 ±47* |
| Yellowstone County | Schenectady County | 33 ±51* |
| Gallatin County | Livingston County | 29 ±47* |
| Missoula County | Kings County | 25 ±28* |
| Gallatin County | Kings County | 23 ±36* |
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 New York City, 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 New York.
Cost of moving from Montana to New York
At about 2,048 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,216 – $12,288 for a two-bedroom home and $10,598 – $14,131 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,636 – $8,847; a freight trailer is $4,424 – $5,898.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,912 – $9,216 | $4,977 – $6,636 | $3,318 – $4,424 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,294 – $11,059 | $5,972 – $7,963 | $3,981 – $5,308 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,216 – $12,288 | $6,636 – $8,847 | $4,424 – $5,898 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,598 – $14,131 | $7,631 – $10,174 | $5,087 – $6,783 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,981 – $15,974 | $8,626 – $11,502 | $5,751 – $7,668 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,824 – $18,432 | $9,953 – $13,271 | $6,636 – $8,847 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,048 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 New York
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 Buffalo | ~1,713 mi | 7–14 days | $7,709 – $10,278 | $8,865 – $11,820 |
| Billings to Rochester | ~1,777 mi | 7–14 days | $7,997 – $10,662 | $9,196 – $12,261 |
| Billings to Syracuse | ~1,862 mi | 7–14 days | $8,379 – $11,172 | $9,636 – $12,848 |
| Billings to Utica | ~1,911 mi | 7–14 days | $8,600 – $11,466 | $9,889 – $13,186 |
| Billings to Schenectady | ~1,991 mi | 7–14 days | $8,960 – $11,946 | $10,303 – $13,738 |
| Billings to Albany | ~2,006 mi | 7–14 days | $9,027 – $12,036 | $10,381 – $13,841 |
| Missoula to Buffalo | ~2,013 mi | 7–14 days | $9,059 – $12,078 | $10,417 – $13,890 |
| Billings to Yonkers | ~2,047 mi | 7–14 days | $9,212 – $12,282 | $10,593 – $14,124 |
| Billings to New York City | ~2,048 mi | 7–14 days | $9,216 – $12,288 | $10,598 – $14,131 |
| Billings to Mount Vernon | ~2,051 mi | 7–14 days | $9,230 – $12,306 | $10,614 – $14,152 |
| Billings to New Rochelle | ~2,054 mi | 7–14 days | $9,243 – $12,324 | $10,629 – $14,173 |
| Missoula to Rochester | ~2,074 mi | 7–14 days | $9,333 – $12,444 | $10,733 – $14,311 |
| Missoula to Syracuse | ~2,158 mi | 7–14 days | $9,711 – $12,948 | $11,168 – $14,890 |
| Missoula to Utica | ~2,207 mi | 7–14 days | $9,932 – $13,242 | $11,421 – $15,228 |
| Missoula to Schenectady | ~2,286 mi | 7–14 days | $10,287 – $13,716 | $11,830 – $15,773 |
| Missoula to Albany | ~2,301 mi | 7–14 days | $10,355 – $13,806 | $11,908 – $15,877 |
| Missoula to Yonkers | ~2,350 mi | 7–14 days | $10,575 – $14,100 | $12,161 – $16,215 |
| Missoula to New York City | ~2,351 mi | 7–14 days | $10,580 – $14,106 | $12,166 – $16,222 |
| Missoula to Mount Vernon | ~2,353 mi | 7–14 days | $10,589 – $14,118 | $12,177 – $16,236 |
| Missoula to New Rochelle | ~2,357 mi | 7–14 days | $10,607 – $14,142 | $12,197 – $16,263 |
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 New York end, 954 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New York, moving costs in New York, or the reverse trip, New York 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 New York moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montana to New York?
Between the two states' main cities, Billings and New York City, the distance is about 2,048 miles. From our model that is $9,216 – $12,288 for a two-bedroom home and $10,598 – $14,131 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,636 – $8,847 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,424 – $5,898. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Montana and New York, distances run from 1,713 to 2,357 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Montana to New York take?
Billings to New York City is 5 days on the road (about 37 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 New York?
Yes. A move from Montana into New York 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 New York?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,424 – $5,898 for a two-bedroom home over 2,048 miles against $9,216 – $12,288 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,636 – $8,847, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Montana to New York each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 434 people (±670) moved from Montana to New York that year, against about 703 (±598) from New York to Montana. That makes Montana the 43rd-largest source of new residents for New York among the states.