Moving from Montana to Utah
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Billings and Salt Lake City it is about 451 miles and about 8 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 420 to 789 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.
- ~451 miBillings → Salt Lake City
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,030+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 876 people moved from Montana to Utah in 2024 (Census estimate, ±582), and about 706 went the other way. Between Billings and Salt Lake City it is about 451 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,030 – $2,706 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 23 movers based in Montana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Montana to Utah
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 876 people a year (±582), against about 706 (±389) from Utah to Montana, so Utah gains about 170 people a year on this exchange. Montana is the 24th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Utah; Utah took in about 94,553 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Gallatin County | Salt Lake County | 250 ±156 |
| Yellowstone County | Utah County | 186 ±192* |
| Yellowstone County | Salt Lake County | 170 ±100 |
| Cascade County | Utah County | 146 ±151* |
| Yellowstone County | Washington County | 138 ±137 |
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 Salt Lake City, 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 Utah.
Cost of moving from Montana to Utah
At about 451 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,030 – $2,706 for a two-bedroom home and $2,334 – $3,112 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,461 – $1,948; a freight trailer is $974 – $1,299.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,522 – $2,030 | $1,096 – $1,461 | $731 – $974 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,827 – $2,435 | $1,315 – $1,753 | $877 – $1,169 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,030 – $2,706 | $1,461 – $1,948 | $974 – $1,299 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,334 – $3,112 | $1,680 – $2,241 | $1,120 – $1,494 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,638 – $3,518 | $1,900 – $2,533 | $1,266 – $1,689 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,044 – $4,059 | $2,192 – $2,922 | $1,461 – $1,948 |
Transport only, for an estimated 451 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 Utah
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings to Ogden | ~420 mi | 3–7 days | $1,890 – $2,520 | $2,173 – $2,898 |
| Billings to Salt Lake City | ~451 mi | 3–7 days | $2,030 – $2,706 | $2,334 – $3,112 |
| Missoula to Ogden | ~470 mi | 3–7 days | $2,115 – $2,820 | $2,432 – $3,243 |
| Billings to Provo | ~485 mi | 3–7 days | $2,183 – $2,910 | $2,510 – $3,347 |
| Missoula to Salt Lake City | ~507 mi | 3–7 days | $2,282 – $3,042 | $2,624 – $3,498 |
| Missoula to Provo | ~552 mi | 3–7 days | $2,484 – $3,312 | $2,857 – $3,809 |
| Billings to Saint George | ~765 mi | 3–7 days | $3,443 – $4,590 | $3,959 – $5,278 |
| Missoula to Saint George | ~789 mi | 3–7 days | $3,551 – $4,734 | $4,083 – $5,444 |
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 Utah end, 119 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Utah, moving costs in Utah, or the reverse trip, Utah 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 Utah moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montana to Utah?
Between the two states' main cities, Billings and Salt Lake City, the distance is about 451 miles. From our model that is $2,030 – $2,706 for a two-bedroom home and $2,334 – $3,112 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,461 – $1,948 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $974 – $1,299. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Montana and Utah, distances run from 420 to 789 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Montana to Utah take?
Billings to Salt Lake City is about 8 hours. 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 Utah?
Yes. A move from Montana into Utah 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 Utah?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $974 – $1,299 for a two-bedroom home over 451 miles against $2,030 – $2,706 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,461 – $1,948, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Montana to Utah each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 876 people (±582) moved from Montana to Utah that year, against about 706 (±389) from Utah to Montana. That makes Montana the 24th-largest source of new residents for Utah among the states.