Moving from Montana to Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Billings and Houston it is about 1,534 miles and 4 days on the road (about 28 hours of driving); the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 945 to 1,942 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.
- ~1,534 miBillings → Houston
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,903+2-bedroom, movers
- 32City routes priced
In short
About 1,190 people moved from Montana to Texas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±647), and about 2,147 went the other way. Between Billings and Houston it is about 1,534 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,903 – $9,204 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 23 movers based in Montana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Montana to Texas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,190 people a year (±647), against about 2,147 (±910) from Texas to Montana, so Texas loses about 957 people a year on this exchange. Montana is the 44th-largest of the 50 states sending people to Texas; Texas took in about 556,156 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Flathead County | Travis County | 222 ±329* |
| Yellowstone County | Bexar County | 154 ±237* |
| Cascade County | Travis County | 94 ±151* |
| Lewis and Clark County | Williamson County | 78 ±103* |
| Flathead County | Montgomery County | 64 ±84* |
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 Houston, 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 Texas.
Cost of moving from Montana to Texas
At about 1,534 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,903 – $9,204 for a two-bedroom home and $7,938 – $10,585 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,970 – $6,627; a freight trailer is $3,313 – $4,418.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,177 – $6,903 | $3,728 – $4,970 | $2,485 – $3,313 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,213 – $8,284 | $4,473 – $5,964 | $2,982 – $3,976 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,903 – $9,204 | $4,970 – $6,627 | $3,313 – $4,418 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,938 – $10,585 | $5,716 – $7,621 | $3,810 – $5,081 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,974 – $11,965 | $6,461 – $8,615 | $4,307 – $5,743 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,355 – $13,806 | $7,455 – $9,940 | $4,970 – $6,627 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,534 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 Texas
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 Amarillo | ~945 mi | 3–7 days | $4,253 – $5,670 | $4,890 – $6,521 |
| Billings to Lubbock | ~1,066 mi | 3–7 days | $4,797 – $6,396 | $5,517 – $7,355 |
| Billings to El Paso | ~1,137 mi | 3–7 days | $5,117 – $6,822 | $5,884 – $7,845 |
| Missoula to Amarillo | ~1,193 mi | 3–7 days | $5,369 – $7,158 | $6,174 – $8,232 |
| Billings to McKinney | ~1,250 mi | 7–14 days | $5,625 – $7,500 | $6,469 – $8,625 |
| Billings to Fort Worth | ~1,257 mi | 7–14 days | $5,657 – $7,542 | $6,505 – $8,673 |
| Billings to Plano | ~1,257 mi | 7–14 days | $5,657 – $7,542 | $6,505 – $8,673 |
| Billings to Irving | ~1,262 mi | 7–14 days | $5,679 – $7,572 | $6,531 – $8,708 |
| Billings to Arlington | ~1,266 mi | 7–14 days | $5,697 – $7,596 | $6,552 – $8,735 |
| Billings to Garland | ~1,271 mi | 7–14 days | $5,720 – $7,626 | $6,577 – $8,770 |
| Billings to Dallas | ~1,274 mi | 7–14 days | $5,733 – $7,644 | $6,593 – $8,791 |
| Missoula to Lubbock | ~1,302 mi | 7–14 days | $5,859 – $7,812 | $6,738 – $8,984 |
| Missoula to El Paso | ~1,303 mi | 7–14 days | $5,864 – $7,818 | $6,743 – $8,991 |
| Billings to Austin | ~1,421 mi | 7–14 days | $6,395 – $8,526 | $7,354 – $9,805 |
| Billings to San Antonio | ~1,462 mi | 7–14 days | $6,579 – $8,772 | $7,566 – $10,088 |
| Missoula to McKinney | ~1,528 mi | 7–14 days | $6,876 – $9,168 | $7,907 – $10,543 |
| Missoula to Fort Worth | ~1,529 mi | 7–14 days | $6,881 – $9,174 | $7,913 – $10,550 |
| Billings to Houston | ~1,534 mi | 7–14 days | $6,903 – $9,204 | $7,938 – $10,585 |
| Missoula to Plano | ~1,534 mi | 7–14 days | $6,903 – $9,204 | $7,938 – $10,585 |
| Missoula to Irving | ~1,537 mi | 7–14 days | $6,917 – $9,222 | $7,954 – $10,605 |
| Missoula to Arlington | ~1,539 mi | 7–14 days | $6,926 – $9,234 | $7,964 – $10,619 |
| Missoula to Garland | ~1,548 mi | 7–14 days | $6,966 – $9,288 | $8,011 – $10,681 |
| Missoula to Dallas | ~1,549 mi | 7–14 days | $6,971 – $9,294 | $8,016 – $10,688 |
| Billings to Laredo | ~1,577 mi | 7–14 days | $7,097 – $9,462 | $8,161 – $10,881 |
| Billings to Corpus Christi | ~1,615 mi | 7–14 days | $7,268 – $9,690 | $8,358 – $11,143 |
| Missoula to Austin | ~1,677 mi | 7–14 days | $7,547 – $10,062 | $8,678 – $11,571 |
| Billings to McAllen | ~1,708 mi | 7–14 days | $7,686 – $10,248 | $8,839 – $11,785 |
| Missoula to San Antonio | ~1,708 mi | 7–14 days | $7,686 – $10,248 | $8,839 – $11,785 |
| Missoula to Houston | ~1,803 mi | 7–14 days | $8,114 – $10,818 | $9,331 – $12,441 |
| Missoula to Laredo | ~1,806 mi | 7–14 days | $8,127 – $10,836 | $9,346 – $12,461 |
| Missoula to Corpus Christi | ~1,862 mi | 7–14 days | $8,379 – $11,172 | $9,636 – $12,848 |
| Missoula to McAllen | ~1,942 mi | 7–14 days | $8,739 – $11,652 | $10,050 – $13,400 |
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 Texas end, 2,409 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Texas, moving costs in Texas, or the reverse trip, Texas 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 Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montana to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Billings and Houston, the distance is about 1,534 miles. From our model that is $6,903 – $9,204 for a two-bedroom home and $7,938 – $10,585 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,970 – $6,627 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,313 – $4,418. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Montana and Texas, distances run from 945 to 1,942 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Montana to Texas take?
Billings to Houston is 4 days on the road (about 28 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 Texas?
Yes. A move from Montana into Texas 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 Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,313 – $4,418 for a two-bedroom home over 1,534 miles against $6,903 – $9,204 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,970 – $6,627, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Montana to Texas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,190 people (±647) moved from Montana to Texas that year, against about 2,147 (±910) from Texas to Montana. That makes Montana the 44th-largest source of new residents for Texas among the states.