Moving from Montanato 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 30 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,534 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Montana
30 household-goods carriers in Montana are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Hi-Line Moving Services Inc, Great Falls · USDOT 877828 · 45 trucks
- A Team Moving And Storage, Marion · USDOT 2376754 · 25 trucks
- Merchants Moving & Storage, Hamilton · USDOT 1124148 · 17 trucks
- Montana Transfer, Missoula · USDOT 514197 · 15 trucks
- Trae-Kai Logistics, Belgrade · USDOT 3400696 · 8 trucks
At the Texas end
2,438 household-goods carriers are based in Texas — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Houston runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $6,903 – $9,204 | $8,629 – $11,505 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,938 – $10,585 | $9,923 – $13,231 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from Montana into Texas is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $9,923 – $13,231 rather than $7,938 – $10,585.