Moving from Montana to Oregon
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Billings and Portland it is about 798 miles and 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 496 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.
- ~798 miBillings → Portland
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,591+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 2,783 people moved from Montana to Oregon in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,497), and about 1,606 went the other way. Between Billings and Portland it is about 798 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,591 – $4,788 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 23 movers based in Montana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Montana to Oregon
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,783 people a year (±1,497), against about 1,606 (±1,198) from Oregon to Montana, so Oregon gains about 1,177 people a year on this exchange. Montana is the 8th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Oregon; Oregon took in about 117,874 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Gallatin County | Jackson County | 188 ±300* |
| Missoula County | Deschutes County | 167 ±148 |
| Yellowstone County | Multnomah County | 160 ±130 |
| Beaverhead County | Curry County | 135 ±147* |
| Flathead County | Coos County | 100 ±125* |
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 Oregon.
Cost of moving from Montana to Oregon
At about 798 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,591 – $4,788 for a two-bedroom home and $4,130 – $5,506 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,586 – $3,447; a freight trailer is $1,724 – $2,298.
| 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.
City-to-city routes from Montana to Oregon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula to Portland | ~496 mi | 3–7 days | $2,232 – $2,976 | $2,567 – $3,422 |
| Missoula to Salem | ~530 mi | 3–7 days | $2,385 – $3,180 | $2,743 – $3,657 |
| Missoula to Eugene | ~562 mi | 3–7 days | $2,529 – $3,372 | $2,908 – $3,878 |
| Billings to Portland | ~798 mi | 3–7 days | $3,591 – $4,788 | $4,130 – $5,506 |
| Billings to Salem | ~825 mi | 3–7 days | $3,713 – $4,950 | $4,269 – $5,692 |
| Billings to Eugene | ~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 Oregon end, 167 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Oregon, moving costs in Oregon, or the reverse trip, Oregon 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 Oregon moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montana to Oregon?
Between the two states' main cities, Billings and Portland, the distance is about 798 miles. From our model that is $3,591 – $4,788 for a two-bedroom home and $4,130 – $5,506 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,586 – $3,447 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,724 – $2,298. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Montana and Oregon, distances run from 496 to 843 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Montana to Oregon take?
Billings to Portland is 2 days on the road (about 15 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 Oregon?
Yes. A move from Montana into Oregon 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 Oregon?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,724 – $2,298 for a two-bedroom home over 798 miles against $3,591 – $4,788 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,586 – $3,447, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Montana to Oregon each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,783 people (±1,497) moved from Montana to Oregon that year, against about 1,606 (±1,198) from Oregon to Montana. That makes Montana the 8th-largest source of new residents for Oregon among the states.