Moving from New Jersey to Montana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Newark and Billings it is about 2,038 miles and 5 days on the road (about 37 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,032 to 2,349 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.
- ~2,038 miNewark → Billings
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,171+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 614 people moved from New Jersey to Montana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±558), and about 204 went the other way. Between Newark and Billings it is about 2,038 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,171 – $12,228 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 424 movers based in New Jersey hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Jersey to Montana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 614 people a year (±558), against about 204 (±199) from Montana to New Jersey, so Montana gains about 410 people a year on this exchange. New Jersey is the 19th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Montana; Montana took in about 35,735 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hunterdon County | Flathead County | 94 ±128* |
| Hunterdon County | Gallatin County | 19 ±35* |
| Ocean County | Silver Bow County | 13 ±29* |
| Ocean County | Cascade County | 13 ±23* |
| Morris County | Gallatin County | 9 ±13* |
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.
Newark 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 Jersey and Montana.
Cost of moving from New Jersey to Montana
At about 2,038 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,171 – $12,228 for a two-bedroom home and $10,547 – $14,062 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,603 – $8,804; a freight trailer is $4,402 – $5,869.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,878 – $9,171 | $4,952 – $6,603 | $3,302 – $4,402 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,254 – $11,005 | $5,943 – $7,924 | $3,962 – $5,282 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,171 – $12,228 | $6,603 – $8,804 | $4,402 – $5,869 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,547 – $14,062 | $7,594 – $10,125 | $5,062 – $6,750 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,922 – $15,896 | $8,584 – $11,445 | $5,723 – $7,630 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,757 – $18,342 | $9,905 – $13,206 | $6,603 – $8,804 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,038 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 Jersey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson to Billings | ~2,032 mi | 7–14 days | $9,144 – $12,192 | $10,516 – $14,021 |
| Newark to Billings | ~2,038 mi | 7–14 days | $9,171 – $12,228 | $10,547 – $14,062 |
| Jersey City to Billings | ~2,045 mi | 7–14 days | $9,203 – $12,270 | $10,583 – $14,111 |
| Paterson to Missoula | ~2,335 mi | 7–14 days | $10,508 – $14,010 | $12,084 – $16,112 |
| Newark to Missoula | ~2,341 mi | 7–14 days | $10,535 – $14,046 | $12,115 – $16,153 |
| Jersey City to Missoula | ~2,349 mi | 7–14 days | $10,571 – $14,094 | $12,156 – $16,208 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in New Jersey
255 of the 424 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,208 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 200 of 1,351 vehicle inspections (14.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 507 of 2,203 driver inspections (23.0%, against 13.0%). 2 carriers have an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Transfer LogisticsSewell, NJ · USDOT 346532 | 262 | 4 of 201 | 1 of 262 |
| Budd Van Lines IncSomerset, NJ · USDOT 185771 | 107 | 4 of 56 | 9 of 107 |
| Cross Country Long Distance MoversClifton, NJ · USDOT 3051646 | 80 | 11 of 52 | 56 of 80 |
| Moving Express & Storage IncPassaic, NJ · USDOT 2055103 | 62 | 8 of 38 | 14 of 62 |
| Cobra Van Lines Moving SystemHackensack, NJ · USDOT 4309696 | 51 | 6 of 29 | 15 of 51 |
| Imovers LLCEdgewater, NJ · USDOT 3513866 | 47 | 5 of 19 | 16 of 47 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
558 listed household-goods carriers are based in New Jersey, 424 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New Jersey 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 Jersey. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from New Jersey
New Jersey to Montana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Montana?
Between the two states' main cities, Newark and Billings, the distance is about 2,038 miles. From our model that is $9,171 – $12,228 for a two-bedroom home and $10,547 – $14,062 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,603 – $8,804 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,402 – $5,869. Across the 6 city pairs we price between New Jersey and Montana, distances run from 2,032 to 2,349 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Jersey to Montana take?
Newark to Billings is 5 days on the road (about 37 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 Jersey to Montana?
Yes. A move from New Jersey into Montana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 558 listed movers based in New Jersey, 424 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New Jersey.
What is the cheapest way to move from New Jersey to Montana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,402 – $5,869 for a two-bedroom home over 2,038 miles against $9,171 – $12,228 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,603 – $8,804, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Jersey to Montana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 614 people (±558) moved from New Jersey to Montana that year, against about 204 (±199) from Montana to New Jersey. That makes New Jersey the 19th-largest source of new residents for Montana among the states.