Moving from Montana to Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Billings and Virginia Beach it is about 2,078 miles and 5 days on the road (about 38 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,937 to 2,392 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.
- ~2,078 miBillings → Virginia Beach
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,351+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 596 people moved from Montana to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±432), and about 312 went the other way. Between Billings and Virginia Beach it is about 2,078 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,351 – $12,468 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 23 movers based in Montana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Montana to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 596 people a year (±432), against about 312 (±358) from Virginia to Montana, so Virginia gains about 284 people a year on this exchange. Montana is the 43rd-largest of the 49 states sending people to Virginia; Virginia took in about 265,444 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Flathead County | Loudoun County | 185 ±284* |
| Yellowstone County | Fairfax County | 36 ±57* |
| Yellowstone County | Newport News City | 25 ±38* |
| Lincoln County | Shenandoah County | 23 ±34* |
| Cascade County | Loudoun County | 17 ±30* |
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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia.
Cost of moving from Montana to Virginia
At about 2,078 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,351 – $12,468 for a two-bedroom home and $10,754 – $14,338 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,733 – $8,977; a freight trailer is $4,488 – $5,985.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,013 – $9,351 | $5,050 – $6,733 | $3,366 – $4,488 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,416 – $11,221 | $6,059 – $8,079 | $4,040 – $5,386 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,351 – $12,468 | $6,733 – $8,977 | $4,488 – $5,985 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,754 – $14,338 | $7,743 – $10,324 | $5,162 – $6,882 |
| 4 bedrooms | $12,156 – $16,208 | $8,753 – $11,670 | $5,835 – $7,780 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $14,027 – $18,702 | $10,099 – $13,465 | $6,733 – $8,977 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,078 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 Virginia
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 Arlington | ~1,937 mi | 7–14 days | $8,717 – $11,622 | $10,024 – $13,365 |
| Billings to Richmond | ~1,969 mi | 7–14 days | $8,861 – $11,814 | $10,190 – $13,586 |
| Billings to Norfolk | ~2,061 mi | 7–14 days | $9,275 – $12,366 | $10,666 – $14,221 |
| Billings to Chesapeake | ~2,067 mi | 7–14 days | $9,302 – $12,402 | $10,697 – $14,262 |
| Billings to Virginia Beach | ~2,078 mi | 7–14 days | $9,351 – $12,468 | $10,754 – $14,338 |
| Missoula to Arlington | ~2,249 mi | 7–14 days | $10,121 – $13,494 | $11,639 – $15,518 |
| Missoula to Richmond | ~2,284 mi | 7–14 days | $10,278 – $13,704 | $11,820 – $15,760 |
| Missoula to Norfolk | ~2,375 mi | 7–14 days | $10,688 – $14,250 | $12,291 – $16,388 |
| Missoula to Chesapeake | ~2,382 mi | 7–14 days | $10,719 – $14,292 | $12,327 – $16,436 |
| Missoula to Virginia Beach | ~2,392 mi | 7–14 days | $10,764 – $14,352 | $12,379 – $16,505 |
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 Virginia end, 411 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Virginia, moving costs in Virginia, or the reverse trip, Virginia 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 Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montana to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Billings and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 2,078 miles. From our model that is $9,351 – $12,468 for a two-bedroom home and $10,754 – $14,338 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,733 – $8,977 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,488 – $5,985. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Montana and Virginia, distances run from 1,937 to 2,392 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Montana to Virginia take?
Billings to Virginia Beach is 5 days on the road (about 38 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 Virginia?
Yes. A move from Montana into Virginia 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 Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,488 – $5,985 for a two-bedroom home over 2,078 miles against $9,351 – $12,468 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,733 – $8,977, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Montana to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 596 people (±432) moved from Montana to Virginia that year, against about 312 (±358) from Virginia to Montana. That makes Montana the 43rd-largest source of new residents for Virginia among the states.