Moving from Texasto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 30 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,534 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Texas
2,438 household-goods carriers in Texas are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Apple Moving, Austin · USDOT 3538096 · 185 trucks
- Scobey Moving & Storage Ltd, San Antonio · USDOT 1274056 · 123 trucks
- 3 Men Movers, Houston · USDOT 1914113 · 95 trucks
- Suddath Moving & Storage, Coppell · USDOT 1038245 · 65 trucks
- Armstrong Relocation, Carrollton · USDOT 449294 · 54 trucks
At the Montana end
30 household-goods carriers are based in Montana — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Billings runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $6,903 – $9,204 | $8,629 – $11,505 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,938 – $10,585 | $9,923 – $13,231 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from Texas into Montana is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $9,923 – $13,231 rather than $7,938 – $10,585.