Moving from Nebraska to Montana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Omaha and Billings it is about 818 miles and 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving); the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 798 to 1,135 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.
- ~818 miOmaha → Billings
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,681+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 744 people moved from Nebraska to Montana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±995), and about 53 went the other way. Between Omaha and Billings it is about 818 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,681 – $4,908 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 38 movers based in Nebraska hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Nebraska to Montana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 744 people a year (±995), against about 53 (±78) from Montana to Nebraska, so Montana gains about 691 people a year on this exchange. Nebraska is the 14th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Montana; Montana took in about 35,735 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Morrill County | Gallatin County | 623 ±823* |
| Douglas County | Missoula County | 56 ±84* |
| Lancaster County | Gallatin County | 44 ±45* |
| Douglas County | Yellowstone County | 43 ±48* |
| Holt County | Missoula County | 39 ±66* |
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.
Omaha to Billings, 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 Nebraska and Montana.
Cost of moving from Nebraska to Montana
At about 818 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,681 – $4,908 for a two-bedroom home and $4,233 – $5,644 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,650 – $3,534; a freight trailer is $1,767 – $2,356.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,761 – $3,681 | $1,988 – $2,650 | $1,325 – $1,767 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,313 – $4,417 | $2,385 – $3,180 | $1,590 – $2,120 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,681 – $4,908 | $2,650 – $3,534 | $1,767 – $2,356 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,233 – $5,644 | $3,048 – $4,064 | $2,032 – $2,709 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,785 – $6,380 | $3,445 – $4,594 | $2,297 – $3,063 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,522 – $7,362 | $3,975 – $5,301 | $2,650 – $3,534 |
Transport only, for an estimated 818 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 Nebraska to Montana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln to Billings | ~798 mi | 3–7 days | $3,591 – $4,788 | $4,130 – $5,506 |
| Omaha to Billings | ~818 mi | 3–7 days | $3,681 – $4,908 | $4,233 – $5,644 |
| Lincoln to Missoula | ~1,114 mi | 3–7 days | $5,013 – $6,684 | $5,765 – $7,687 |
| Omaha to Missoula | ~1,135 mi | 3–7 days | $5,108 – $6,810 | $5,874 – $7,832 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Nebraska
25 of the 38 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 252 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 24 of 102 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 252 driver inspections (6.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N & W Transfer IncPlattsmouth, NE · USDOT 53226 | 73 | 6 of 24 | 0 of 73 |
| Ford Storage & Moving CompanyOmaha, NE · USDOT 563314 | 73 | 6 of 29 | 1 of 73 |
| Second to None MovingOmaha, NE · USDOT 1791230 | 15 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 15 |
| Cornhusker Moving Group IncOmaha, NE · USDOT 1015106 | 12 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 12 |
| Firefighters on the MovePapillion, NE · USDOT 1686194 | 10 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 10 |
| American Eagle Van Lines IncNorfolk, NE · USDOT 256825 | 10 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 10 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
73 listed household-goods carriers are based in Nebraska, 38 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Nebraska directory ranks them. At the Montana end, 30 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Montana, moving costs in Montana, or the reverse trip, Montana to Nebraska. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Nebraska
Nebraska to Montana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Nebraska to Montana?
Between the two states' main cities, Omaha and Billings, the distance is about 818 miles. From our model that is $3,681 – $4,908 for a two-bedroom home and $4,233 – $5,644 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,650 – $3,534 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,767 – $2,356. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Nebraska and Montana, distances run from 798 to 1,135 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Nebraska to Montana take?
Omaha to Billings is 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving). 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 Nebraska to Montana?
Yes. A move from Nebraska into Montana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 73 listed movers based in Nebraska, 38 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Nebraska.
What is the cheapest way to move from Nebraska to Montana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,767 – $2,356 for a two-bedroom home over 818 miles against $3,681 – $4,908 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,650 – $3,534, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Nebraska to Montana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 744 people (±995) moved from Nebraska to Montana that year, against about 53 (±78) from Montana to Nebraska. That makes Nebraska the 14th-largest source of new residents for Montana among the states.