Moving from Montana to Rhode Island
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Billings and Providence it is about 2,160 miles and 5 days on the road (about 39 hours of driving); the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,160 to 2,457 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.
- ~2,160 miBillings → Providence
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,720+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from Montana to Rhode Island in 2024 (Census estimate, ±244), and about 0 went the other way. Between Billings and Providence it is about 2,160 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,720 – $12,960 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 23 movers based in Montana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Montana to Rhode Island
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±244), against about 0 (±185) from Rhode Island to Montana, so Rhode Island gains about 0 people a year on this exchange. Montana is the 31st-largest of the 37 states sending people to Rhode Island; Rhode Island took in about 35,163 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Missoula County | Newport County | 50 ±58* |
| Missoula County | Washington County | 21 ±35* |
| Gallatin County | Washington County | 15 ±25* |
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 Providence, 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 Rhode Island.
Cost of moving from Montana to Rhode Island
At about 2,160 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,720 – $12,960 for a two-bedroom home and $11,178 – $14,904 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,998 – $9,331; a freight trailer is $4,666 – $6,221.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,290 – $9,720 | $5,249 – $6,998 | $3,499 – $4,666 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,748 – $11,664 | $6,299 – $8,398 | $4,199 – $5,599 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,720 – $12,960 | $6,998 – $9,331 | $4,666 – $6,221 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,178 – $14,904 | $8,048 – $10,731 | $5,365 – $7,154 |
| 4 bedrooms | $12,636 – $16,848 | $9,098 – $12,131 | $6,065 – $8,087 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $14,580 – $19,440 | $10,498 – $13,997 | $6,998 – $9,331 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,160 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 Rhode Island
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 Providence | ~2,160 mi | 7–14 days | $9,720 – $12,960 | $11,178 – $14,904 |
| Billings to Warwick | ~2,161 mi | 7–14 days | $9,725 – $12,966 | $11,183 – $14,911 |
| Missoula to Providence | ~2,456 mi | 7–14 days | $11,052 – $14,736 | $12,710 – $16,946 |
| Missoula to Warwick | ~2,457 mi | 7–14 days | $11,057 – $14,742 | $12,715 – $16,953 |
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 Rhode Island end, 31 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Rhode Island, moving costs in Rhode Island, or the reverse trip, Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montana to Rhode Island?
Between the two states' main cities, Billings and Providence, the distance is about 2,160 miles. From our model that is $9,720 – $12,960 for a two-bedroom home and $11,178 – $14,904 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,998 – $9,331 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,666 – $6,221. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Montana and Rhode Island, distances run from 2,160 to 2,457 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Montana to Rhode Island take?
Billings to Providence is 5 days on the road (about 39 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 Rhode Island?
Yes. A move from Montana into Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,666 – $6,221 for a two-bedroom home over 2,160 miles against $9,720 – $12,960 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,998 – $9,331, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Montana to Rhode Island each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±244) moved from Montana to Rhode Island that year, against about 0 (±185) from Rhode Island to Montana. That makes Montana the 31st-largest source of new residents for Rhode Island among the states.