Moving from Montana to Wyoming
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Billings and Cheyenne it is about 432 miles and about 8 hours; the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 268 to 703 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.
- ~432 miBillings → Cheyenne
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $1,944+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 532 people moved from Montana to Wyoming in 2024 (Census estimate, ±324), and about 1,215 went the other way. Between Billings and Cheyenne it is about 432 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,944 – $2,592 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 23 movers based in Montana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Montana to Wyoming
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 532 people a year (±324), against about 1,215 (±622) from Wyoming to Montana, so Wyoming loses about 683 people a year on this exchange. Montana is the 14th-largest of the 42 states sending people to Wyoming; Wyoming took in about 25,060 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Flathead County | Campbell County | 148 ±182* |
| Yellowstone County | Sheridan County | 91 ±90 |
| Missoula County | Johnson County | 84 ±119* |
| Big Horn County | Fremont County | 81 ±97* |
| Custer County | Fremont County | 80 ±98* |
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 Cheyenne, 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 Wyoming.
Cost of moving from Montana to Wyoming
At about 432 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,944 – $2,592 for a two-bedroom home and $2,236 – $2,981 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,400 – $1,866; a freight trailer is $933 – $1,244.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,458 – $1,944 | $1,050 – $1,400 | $700 – $933 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,750 – $2,333 | $1,260 – $1,680 | $840 – $1,120 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,944 – $2,592 | $1,400 – $1,866 | $933 – $1,244 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,236 – $2,981 | $1,610 – $2,146 | $1,073 – $1,431 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,527 – $3,370 | $1,820 – $2,426 | $1,213 – $1,617 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,916 – $3,888 | $2,100 – $2,799 | $1,400 – $1,866 |
Transport only, for an estimated 432 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 Wyoming
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 Casper | ~268 mi | 1–3 days | $1,206 – $1,608 | $1,387 – $1,849 |
| Billings to Cheyenne | ~432 mi | 3–7 days | $1,944 – $2,592 | $2,236 – $2,981 |
| Missoula to Casper | ~544 mi | 3–7 days | $2,448 – $3,264 | $2,815 – $3,754 |
| Missoula to Cheyenne | ~703 mi | 3–7 days | $3,164 – $4,218 | $3,638 – $4,851 |
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 Wyoming end, 24 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Wyoming, moving costs in Wyoming, or the reverse trip, Wyoming 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 Wyoming moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montana to Wyoming?
Between the two states' main cities, Billings and Cheyenne, the distance is about 432 miles. From our model that is $1,944 – $2,592 for a two-bedroom home and $2,236 – $2,981 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,400 – $1,866 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $933 – $1,244. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Montana and Wyoming, distances run from 268 to 703 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Montana to Wyoming take?
Billings to Cheyenne 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 Wyoming?
Yes. A move from Montana into Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $933 – $1,244 for a two-bedroom home over 432 miles against $1,944 – $2,592 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,400 – $1,866, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Montana to Wyoming each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 532 people (±324) moved from Montana to Wyoming that year, against about 1,215 (±622) from Wyoming to Montana. That makes Montana the 14th-largest source of new residents for Wyoming among the states.