Moving from Texas to Montana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Billings it is about 1,534 miles and 4 days on the road (about 28 hours of driving); the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 945 to 1,942 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.
- ~1,534 miHouston → Billings
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,903+2-bedroom, movers
- 32City routes priced
In short
About 2,147 people moved from Texas to Montana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±910), and about 1,190 went the other way. Between Houston and Billings it is about 1,534 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,903 – $9,204 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to Montana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,147 people a year (±910), against about 1,190 (±647) from Montana to Texas, so Montana gains about 957 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 5th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bell County | Lincoln County | 220 ±216 |
| Dallas County | Missoula County | 164 ±185* |
| Denton County | Gallatin County | 85 ±90* |
| Throckmorton County | Cascade County | 73 ±91* |
| Jefferson County | Meagher County | 73 ±65 |
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.
Houston 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 Texas and Montana.
Cost of moving from Texas to Montana
At about 1,534 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,903 – $9,204 for a two-bedroom home and $7,938 – $10,585 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,970 – $6,627; a freight trailer is $3,313 – $4,418.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,177 – $6,903 | $3,728 – $4,970 | $2,485 – $3,313 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,213 – $8,284 | $4,473 – $5,964 | $2,982 – $3,976 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,903 – $9,204 | $4,970 – $6,627 | $3,313 – $4,418 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,938 – $10,585 | $5,716 – $7,621 | $3,810 – $5,081 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,974 – $11,965 | $6,461 – $8,615 | $4,307 – $5,743 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,355 – $13,806 | $7,455 – $9,940 | $4,970 – $6,627 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,534 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 Texas to Montana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo to Billings | ~945 mi | 3–7 days | $4,253 – $5,670 | $4,890 – $6,521 |
| Lubbock to Billings | ~1,066 mi | 3–7 days | $4,797 – $6,396 | $5,517 – $7,355 |
| El Paso to Billings | ~1,137 mi | 3–7 days | $5,117 – $6,822 | $5,884 – $7,845 |
| Amarillo to Missoula | ~1,193 mi | 3–7 days | $5,369 – $7,158 | $6,174 – $8,232 |
| McKinney to Billings | ~1,250 mi | 7–14 days | $5,625 – $7,500 | $6,469 – $8,625 |
| Fort Worth to Billings | ~1,257 mi | 7–14 days | $5,657 – $7,542 | $6,505 – $8,673 |
| Plano to Billings | ~1,257 mi | 7–14 days | $5,657 – $7,542 | $6,505 – $8,673 |
| Irving to Billings | ~1,262 mi | 7–14 days | $5,679 – $7,572 | $6,531 – $8,708 |
| Arlington to Billings | ~1,266 mi | 7–14 days | $5,697 – $7,596 | $6,552 – $8,735 |
| Garland to Billings | ~1,271 mi | 7–14 days | $5,720 – $7,626 | $6,577 – $8,770 |
| Dallas to Billings | ~1,274 mi | 7–14 days | $5,733 – $7,644 | $6,593 – $8,791 |
| Lubbock to Missoula | ~1,302 mi | 7–14 days | $5,859 – $7,812 | $6,738 – $8,984 |
| El Paso to Missoula | ~1,303 mi | 7–14 days | $5,864 – $7,818 | $6,743 – $8,991 |
| Austin to Billings | ~1,421 mi | 7–14 days | $6,395 – $8,526 | $7,354 – $9,805 |
| San Antonio to Billings | ~1,462 mi | 7–14 days | $6,579 – $8,772 | $7,566 – $10,088 |
| McKinney to Missoula | ~1,528 mi | 7–14 days | $6,876 – $9,168 | $7,907 – $10,543 |
| Fort Worth to Missoula | ~1,529 mi | 7–14 days | $6,881 – $9,174 | $7,913 – $10,550 |
| Houston to Billings | ~1,534 mi | 7–14 days | $6,903 – $9,204 | $7,938 – $10,585 |
| Plano to Missoula | ~1,534 mi | 7–14 days | $6,903 – $9,204 | $7,938 – $10,585 |
| Irving to Missoula | ~1,537 mi | 7–14 days | $6,917 – $9,222 | $7,954 – $10,605 |
| Arlington to Missoula | ~1,539 mi | 7–14 days | $6,926 – $9,234 | $7,964 – $10,619 |
| Garland to Missoula | ~1,548 mi | 7–14 days | $6,966 – $9,288 | $8,011 – $10,681 |
| Dallas to Missoula | ~1,549 mi | 7–14 days | $6,971 – $9,294 | $8,016 – $10,688 |
| Laredo to Billings | ~1,577 mi | 7–14 days | $7,097 – $9,462 | $8,161 – $10,881 |
| Corpus Christi to Billings | ~1,615 mi | 7–14 days | $7,268 – $9,690 | $8,358 – $11,143 |
| Austin to Missoula | ~1,677 mi | 7–14 days | $7,547 – $10,062 | $8,678 – $11,571 |
| McAllen to Billings | ~1,708 mi | 7–14 days | $7,686 – $10,248 | $8,839 – $11,785 |
| San Antonio to Missoula | ~1,708 mi | 7–14 days | $7,686 – $10,248 | $8,839 – $11,785 |
| Houston to Missoula | ~1,803 mi | 7–14 days | $8,114 – $10,818 | $9,331 – $12,441 |
| Laredo to Missoula | ~1,806 mi | 7–14 days | $8,127 – $10,836 | $9,346 – $12,461 |
| Corpus Christi to Missoula | ~1,862 mi | 7–14 days | $8,379 – $11,172 | $9,636 – $12,848 |
| McAllen to Missoula | ~1,942 mi | 7–14 days | $8,739 – $11,652 | $10,050 – $13,400 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Texas
190 of the 407 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,348 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 189 of 866 vehicle inspections (21.8%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 299 of 1,346 driver inspections (22.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Transfers IncEagle Pass, TX · USDOT 643206 | 152 | 19 of 113 | 14 of 152 |
| Next Stop Moving & StorageTaylor, TX · USDOT 3756197 | 56 | 10 of 32 | 5 of 56 |
| Scobey Moving & Storage LtdSan Antonio, TX · USDOT 1274056 | 47 | 4 of 33 | 3 of 47 |
| American Knights MovingHouston, TX · USDOT 1977907 | 39 | 7 of 26 | 4 of 39 |
| Apple MovingAustin, TX · USDOT 3538096 | 37 | 4 of 17 | 5 of 37 |
| Lone Star Van Lines IncFort Worth, TX · USDOT 601326 | 34 | 7 of 23 | 11 of 34 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
2,409 listed household-goods carriers are based in Texas, 407 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Texas 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 Texas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Texas
Texas to Montana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Montana?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Billings, the distance is about 1,534 miles. From our model that is $6,903 – $9,204 for a two-bedroom home and $7,938 – $10,585 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,970 – $6,627 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,313 – $4,418. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Texas and Montana, distances run from 945 to 1,942 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Montana take?
Houston to Billings is 4 days on the road (about 28 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 Texas to Montana?
Yes. A move from Texas into Montana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 2,409 listed movers based in Texas, 407 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Texas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Texas to Montana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,313 – $4,418 for a two-bedroom home over 1,534 miles against $6,903 – $9,204 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,970 – $6,627, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to Montana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,147 people (±910) moved from Texas to Montana that year, against about 1,190 (±647) from Montana to Texas. That makes Texas the 5th-largest source of new residents for Montana among the states.