Moving from Oregon to Montana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Billings it is about 798 miles and 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 496 to 843 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.
- ~798 miPortland → Billings
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,591+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 1,606 people moved from Oregon to Montana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,198), and about 2,783 went the other way. Between Portland and Billings it is about 798 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,591 – $4,788 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 77 movers based in Oregon hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Oregon to Montana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,606 people a year (±1,198), against about 2,783 (±1,497) from Montana to Oregon, so Montana loses about 1,177 people a year on this exchange. Oregon is the 7th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Union County | Missoula County | 179 ±268* |
| Washington County | Yellowstone County | 169 ±154 |
| Lane County | Missoula County | 127 ±197* |
| Deschutes County | Jefferson County | 100 ±119* |
| Multnomah County | Missoula County | 68 ±67 |
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.
Portland 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 Oregon and Montana.
Cost of moving from Oregon to Montana
At about 798 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,591 – $4,788 for a two-bedroom home and $4,130 – $5,506 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,586 – $3,447; a freight trailer is $1,724 – $2,298.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,693 – $3,591 | $1,939 – $2,586 | $1,293 – $1,724 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,232 – $4,309 | $2,327 – $3,103 | $1,551 – $2,068 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,591 – $4,788 | $2,586 – $3,447 | $1,724 – $2,298 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,130 – $5,506 | $2,973 – $3,964 | $1,982 – $2,643 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,668 – $6,224 | $3,361 – $4,482 | $2,241 – $2,988 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,387 – $7,182 | $3,878 – $5,171 | $2,586 – $3,447 |
Transport only, for an estimated 798 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 Oregon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to Missoula | ~496 mi | 3–7 days | $2,232 – $2,976 | $2,567 – $3,422 |
| Salem to Missoula | ~530 mi | 3–7 days | $2,385 – $3,180 | $2,743 – $3,657 |
| Eugene to Missoula | ~562 mi | 3–7 days | $2,529 – $3,372 | $2,908 – $3,878 |
| Portland to Billings | ~798 mi | 3–7 days | $3,591 – $4,788 | $4,130 – $5,506 |
| Salem to Billings | ~825 mi | 3–7 days | $3,713 – $4,950 | $4,269 – $5,692 |
| Eugene to Billings | ~843 mi | 3–7 days | $3,794 – $5,058 | $4,363 – $5,817 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Oregon
50 of the 77 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 342 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 225 vehicle inspections (17.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 60 of 336 driver inspections (17.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Service MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1863079 | 78 | 8 of 46 | 6 of 78 |
| PDX Movers LLCTualatin, OR · USDOT 2353055 | 34 | 3 of 29 | 0 of 34 |
| Terminal Transfer IncPortland, OR · USDOT 59571 | 22 | 4 of 16 | 0 of 22 |
| CBC MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1598972 | 16 | 2 of 7 | 4 of 16 |
| Gentle John's Moving & StorageClackamas, OR · USDOT 3443547 | 13 | 0 of 9 | 2 of 8 |
| Willamette Valley Moving IncPortland, OR · USDOT 945885 | 12 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 12 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
167 listed household-goods carriers are based in Oregon, 77 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Oregon 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 Oregon. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Oregon
Oregon to Montana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oregon to Montana?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Billings, the distance is about 798 miles. From our model that is $3,591 – $4,788 for a two-bedroom home and $4,130 – $5,506 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,586 – $3,447 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,724 – $2,298. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Oregon and Montana, distances run from 496 to 843 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Oregon to Montana take?
Portland 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 Oregon to Montana?
Yes. A move from Oregon into Montana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 167 listed movers based in Oregon, 77 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Oregon.
What is the cheapest way to move from Oregon to Montana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,724 – $2,298 for a two-bedroom home over 798 miles against $3,591 – $4,788 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,586 – $3,447, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Oregon to Montana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,606 people (±1,198) moved from Oregon to Montana that year, against about 2,783 (±1,497) from Montana to Oregon. That makes Oregon the 7th-largest source of new residents for Montana among the states.