Moving from Pennsylvania to Montana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Philadelphia and Billings it is about 2,008 miles and 5 days on the road (about 37 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,665 to 2,315 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.
- ~2,008 miPhiladelphia → Billings
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,036+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 438 people moved from Pennsylvania to Montana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±334), and about 282 went the other way. Between Philadelphia and Billings it is about 2,008 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,036 – $12,048 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 223 movers based in Pennsylvania hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Pennsylvania to Montana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 438 people a year (±334), against about 282 (±262) from Montana to Pennsylvania, so Montana gains about 156 people a year on this exchange. Pennsylvania is the 23rd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chester County | Missoula County | 200 ±305* |
| Wayne County | Ravalli County | 55 ±92* |
| Perry County | Fallon County | 54 ±37 |
| Lehigh County | Lake County | 52 ±108* |
| York County | Gallatin County | 35 ±54* |
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.
Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania and Montana.
Cost of moving from Pennsylvania to Montana
At about 2,008 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,036 – $12,048 for a two-bedroom home and $10,391 – $13,855 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,506 – $8,675; a freight trailer is $4,337 – $5,783.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,777 – $9,036 | $4,879 – $6,506 | $3,253 – $4,337 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,132 – $10,843 | $5,855 – $7,807 | $3,904 – $5,205 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,036 – $12,048 | $6,506 – $8,675 | $4,337 – $5,783 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,391 – $13,855 | $7,482 – $9,976 | $4,988 – $6,650 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,747 – $15,662 | $8,458 – $11,277 | $5,638 – $7,518 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,554 – $18,072 | $9,759 – $13,012 | $6,506 – $8,675 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,008 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 Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie to Billings | ~1,665 mi | 7–14 days | $7,493 – $9,990 | $8,616 – $11,488 |
| Pittsburgh to Billings | ~1,720 mi | 7–14 days | $7,740 – $10,320 | $8,901 – $11,868 |
| Harrisburg to Billings | ~1,900 mi | 7–14 days | $8,550 – $11,400 | $9,833 – $13,110 |
| Allentown to Billings | ~1,969 mi | 7–14 days | $8,861 – $11,814 | $10,190 – $13,586 |
| Erie to Missoula | ~1,970 mi | 7–14 days | $8,865 – $11,820 | $10,195 – $13,593 |
| Philadelphia to Billings | ~2,008 mi | 7–14 days | $9,036 – $12,048 | $10,391 – $13,855 |
| Pittsburgh to Missoula | ~2,031 mi | 7–14 days | $9,140 – $12,186 | $10,510 – $14,014 |
| Harrisburg to Missoula | ~2,208 mi | 7–14 days | $9,936 – $13,248 | $11,426 – $15,235 |
| Allentown to Missoula | ~2,274 mi | 7–14 days | $10,233 – $13,644 | $11,768 – $15,691 |
| Philadelphia to Missoula | ~2,315 mi | 7–14 days | $10,418 – $13,890 | $11,980 – $15,974 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Pennsylvania
139 of the 223 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 783 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 63 of 422 vehicle inspections (14.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 130 of 783 driver inspections (16.6%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Transfer & Storage IncGreensburg, PA · USDOT 85531 | 35 | 3 of 20 | 0 of 35 |
| J Cawley Moving LLCHanover Township, PA · USDOT 2117707 | 28 | 0 of 21 | 1 of 28 |
| Bright Eye Movers and Cleaners LLCCamp Hill, PA · USDOT 3597545 | 27 | 5 of 15 | 17 of 27 |
| Superior Moving & Storage IncPhiladelphia, PA · USDOT 390115 | 26 | 2 of 14 | 4 of 26 |
| South Hills Movers IncBethel Park, PA · USDOT 98045 | 26 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 26 |
| We-Haul Moving LLCBethlehem, PA · USDOT 967376 | 25 | 2 of 12 | 2 of 25 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
355 listed household-goods carriers are based in Pennsylvania, 223 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania to Montana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to Montana?
Between the two states' main cities, Philadelphia and Billings, the distance is about 2,008 miles. From our model that is $9,036 – $12,048 for a two-bedroom home and $10,391 – $13,855 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,506 – $8,675 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,337 – $5,783. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Pennsylvania and Montana, distances run from 1,665 to 2,315 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to Montana take?
Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania to Montana?
Yes. A move from Pennsylvania into Montana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 355 listed movers based in Pennsylvania, 223 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Pennsylvania.
What is the cheapest way to move from Pennsylvania to Montana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,337 – $5,783 for a two-bedroom home over 2,008 miles against $9,036 – $12,048 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,506 – $8,675, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Pennsylvania to Montana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 438 people (±334) moved from Pennsylvania to Montana that year, against about 282 (±262) from Montana to Pennsylvania. That makes Pennsylvania the 23rd-largest source of new residents for Montana among the states.