Moving from New Hampshire to Montana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Manchester and Billings it is about 2,125 miles and 5 days on the road (about 39 hours of driving); the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,125 to 2,423 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.
- ~2,125 miManchester → Billings
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,563+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from New Hampshire to Montana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±185), and about 0 went the other way. Between Manchester and Billings it is about 2,125 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,563 – $12,750 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 37 movers based in New Hampshire hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Hampshire to Montana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±185), against about 0 (±200) from Montana to New Hampshire, so Montana gains about 0 people a year on this exchange. New Hampshire is the 43rd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Merrimack County | Park County | 57 ±80* |
| Hillsborough County | Gallatin County | 30 ±39* |
| Cheshire County | Gallatin County | 7 ±13* |
| Strafford County | Missoula County | 4 ±8* |
| Strafford County | Gallatin County | 4 ±7* |
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.
Manchester 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 New Hampshire and Montana.
Cost of moving from New Hampshire to Montana
At about 2,125 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,563 – $12,750 for a two-bedroom home and $10,997 – $14,663 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,885 – $9,180; a freight trailer is $4,590 – $6,120.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,172 – $9,563 | $5,164 – $6,885 | $3,443 – $4,590 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,606 – $11,475 | $6,197 – $8,262 | $4,131 – $5,508 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,563 – $12,750 | $6,885 – $9,180 | $4,590 – $6,120 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,997 – $14,663 | $7,918 – $10,557 | $5,279 – $7,038 |
| 4 bedrooms | $12,431 – $16,575 | $8,951 – $11,934 | $5,967 – $7,956 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $14,344 – $19,125 | $10,328 – $13,770 | $6,885 – $9,180 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,125 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 New Hampshire to Montana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester to Billings | ~2,125 mi | 7–14 days | $9,563 – $12,750 | $10,997 – $14,663 |
| Nashua to Billings | ~2,130 mi | 7–14 days | $9,585 – $12,780 | $11,023 – $14,697 |
| Manchester to Missoula | ~2,416 mi | 7–14 days | $10,872 – $14,496 | $12,503 – $16,670 |
| Nashua to Missoula | ~2,423 mi | 7–14 days | $10,904 – $14,538 | $12,539 – $16,719 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in New Hampshire
29 of the 37 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 154 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 79 vehicle inspections (12.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 154 driver inspections (13.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trend Moving & StorageLondonderry, NH · USDOT 3092893 | 22 | 1 of 10 | 1 of 22 |
| Preferred MoversNorth Hampton, NH · USDOT 1381627 | 16 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 16 |
| RJ Crowley Moving and StoragePlymouth, NH · USDOT 3230416 | 11 | 1 of 7 | 0 of 11 |
| Chase the MoverClaremont, NH · USDOT 1972870 | 10 | 0 of 7 | 1 of 10 |
| Millennial Moving Solutions LLCNew London, NH · USDOT 3236744 | 9 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 9 |
| Wood Bros Moving Storage LLCPortsmouth, NH · USDOT 1761858 | 7 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
40 listed household-goods carriers are based in New Hampshire, 37 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from New Hampshire
New Hampshire to Montana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Hampshire to Montana?
Between the two states' main cities, Manchester and Billings, the distance is about 2,125 miles. From our model that is $9,563 – $12,750 for a two-bedroom home and $10,997 – $14,663 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,885 – $9,180 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,590 – $6,120. Across the 4 city pairs we price between New Hampshire and Montana, distances run from 2,125 to 2,423 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Hampshire to Montana take?
Manchester to Billings is 5 days on the road (about 39 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 New Hampshire to Montana?
Yes. A move from New Hampshire into Montana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 40 listed movers based in New Hampshire, 37 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New Hampshire.
What is the cheapest way to move from New Hampshire to Montana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,590 – $6,120 for a two-bedroom home over 2,125 miles against $9,563 – $12,750 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,885 – $9,180, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Hampshire to Montana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±185) moved from New Hampshire to Montana that year, against about 0 (±200) from Montana to New Hampshire. That makes New Hampshire the 43rd-largest source of new residents for Montana among the states.