Moving from Montana to Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Billings and Philadelphia it is about 2,008 miles and 5 days on the road (about 37 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,665 to 2,315 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.
- ~2,008 miBillings → Philadelphia
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,036+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 282 people moved from Montana to Pennsylvania in 2024 (Census estimate, ±262), and about 438 went the other way. Between Billings and Philadelphia it is about 2,008 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,036 – $12,048 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 23 movers based in Montana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Montana to Pennsylvania
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 282 people a year (±262), against about 438 (±334) from Pennsylvania to Montana, so Pennsylvania loses about 156 people a year on this exchange. Montana is the 46th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania took in about 234,568 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone County | Lancaster County | 43 ±67* |
| Gallatin County | Cambria County | 28 ±47* |
| Gallatin County | Allegheny County | 22 ±29* |
| Yellowstone County | Somerset County | 11 ±18* |
| Park County | Cambria County | 10 ±10* |
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 Philadelphia, 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 Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from Montana to Pennsylvania
At about 2,008 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,036 – $12,048 for a two-bedroom home and $10,391 – $13,855 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,506 – $8,675; a freight trailer is $4,337 – $5,783.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,777 – $9,036 | $4,879 – $6,506 | $3,253 – $4,337 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,132 – $10,843 | $5,855 – $7,807 | $3,904 – $5,205 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,036 – $12,048 | $6,506 – $8,675 | $4,337 – $5,783 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,391 – $13,855 | $7,482 – $9,976 | $4,988 – $6,650 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,747 – $15,662 | $8,458 – $11,277 | $5,638 – $7,518 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,554 – $18,072 | $9,759 – $13,012 | $6,506 – $8,675 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,008 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 Pennsylvania
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 Erie | ~1,665 mi | 7–14 days | $7,493 – $9,990 | $8,616 – $11,488 |
| Billings to Pittsburgh | ~1,720 mi | 7–14 days | $7,740 – $10,320 | $8,901 – $11,868 |
| Billings to Harrisburg | ~1,900 mi | 7–14 days | $8,550 – $11,400 | $9,833 – $13,110 |
| Billings to Allentown | ~1,969 mi | 7–14 days | $8,861 – $11,814 | $10,190 – $13,586 |
| Missoula to Erie | ~1,970 mi | 7–14 days | $8,865 – $11,820 | $10,195 – $13,593 |
| Billings to Philadelphia | ~2,008 mi | 7–14 days | $9,036 – $12,048 | $10,391 – $13,855 |
| Missoula to Pittsburgh | ~2,031 mi | 7–14 days | $9,140 – $12,186 | $10,510 – $14,014 |
| Missoula to Harrisburg | ~2,208 mi | 7–14 days | $9,936 – $13,248 | $11,426 – $15,235 |
| Missoula to Allentown | ~2,274 mi | 7–14 days | $10,233 – $13,644 | $11,768 – $15,691 |
| Missoula to Philadelphia | ~2,315 mi | 7–14 days | $10,418 – $13,890 | $11,980 – $15,974 |
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 Pennsylvania end, 355 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Pennsylvania, moving costs in Pennsylvania, or the reverse trip, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montana to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, Billings and Philadelphia, the distance is about 2,008 miles. From our model that is $9,036 – $12,048 for a two-bedroom home and $10,391 – $13,855 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,506 – $8,675 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,337 – $5,783. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Montana and Pennsylvania, distances run from 1,665 to 2,315 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Montana to Pennsylvania take?
Billings to Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. A move from Montana into Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,337 – $5,783 for a two-bedroom home over 2,008 miles against $9,036 – $12,048 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,506 – $8,675, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Montana to Pennsylvania each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 282 people (±262) moved from Montana to Pennsylvania that year, against about 438 (±334) from Pennsylvania to Montana. That makes Montana the 46th-largest source of new residents for Pennsylvania among the states.