Moving from Utah to Montana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Salt Lake City and Billings it is about 451 miles and about 8 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 420 to 789 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.
- ~451 miSalt Lake City → Billings
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,030+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 706 people moved from Utah to Montana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±389), and about 876 went the other way. Between Salt Lake City and Billings it is about 451 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,030 – $2,706 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 45 movers based in Utah hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Utah to Montana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 706 people a year (±389), against about 876 (±582) from Montana to Utah, so Montana loses about 170 people a year on this exchange. Utah is the 15th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Davis County | Yellowstone County | 190 ±225* |
| Utah County | Yellowstone County | 147 ±125 |
| Salt Lake County | Gallatin County | 96 ±61 |
| Utah County | Lincoln County | 88 ±91* |
| Salt Lake County | Missoula County | 43 ±36 |
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.
Salt Lake City 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 Utah and Montana.
Cost of moving from Utah to Montana
At about 451 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,030 – $2,706 for a two-bedroom home and $2,334 – $3,112 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,461 – $1,948; a freight trailer is $974 – $1,299.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,522 – $2,030 | $1,096 – $1,461 | $731 – $974 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,827 – $2,435 | $1,315 – $1,753 | $877 – $1,169 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,030 – $2,706 | $1,461 – $1,948 | $974 – $1,299 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,334 – $3,112 | $1,680 – $2,241 | $1,120 – $1,494 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,638 – $3,518 | $1,900 – $2,533 | $1,266 – $1,689 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,044 – $4,059 | $2,192 – $2,922 | $1,461 – $1,948 |
Transport only, for an estimated 451 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 Utah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden to Billings | ~420 mi | 3–7 days | $1,890 – $2,520 | $2,173 – $2,898 |
| Salt Lake City to Billings | ~451 mi | 3–7 days | $2,030 – $2,706 | $2,334 – $3,112 |
| Ogden to Missoula | ~470 mi | 3–7 days | $2,115 – $2,820 | $2,432 – $3,243 |
| Provo to Billings | ~485 mi | 3–7 days | $2,183 – $2,910 | $2,510 – $3,347 |
| Salt Lake City to Missoula | ~507 mi | 3–7 days | $2,282 – $3,042 | $2,624 – $3,498 |
| Provo to Missoula | ~552 mi | 3–7 days | $2,484 – $3,312 | $2,857 – $3,809 |
| Saint George to Billings | ~765 mi | 3–7 days | $3,443 – $4,590 | $3,959 – $5,278 |
| Saint George to Missoula | ~789 mi | 3–7 days | $3,551 – $4,734 | $4,083 – $5,444 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Utah
18 of the 45 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 97 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 57 vehicle inspections (17.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 94 driver inspections (12.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&S Moving LLCHooper, UT · USDOT 3540875 | 16 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 16 |
| A1 Custom Movers LLCOrem, UT · USDOT 1271923 | 13 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 13 |
| Affordable Moving LLCSouth Jordan, UT · USDOT 3532380 | 11 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 11 |
| Designer Moving and StorageSlc, UT · USDOT 284519 | 10 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 10 |
| Best of Utah Moving Company LLCSandy, UT · USDOT 2920944 | 10 | 1 of 7 | 1 of 10 |
| Loyal Moving and Storage LLCSalt Lake City, UT · USDOT 4256547 | 6 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
119 listed household-goods carriers are based in Utah, 45 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Utah 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 Utah. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Utah
Utah to Montana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Utah to Montana?
Between the two states' main cities, Salt Lake City and Billings, the distance is about 451 miles. From our model that is $2,030 – $2,706 for a two-bedroom home and $2,334 – $3,112 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,461 – $1,948 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $974 – $1,299. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Utah and Montana, distances run from 420 to 789 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Utah to Montana take?
Salt Lake City to Billings is about 8 hours. 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 Utah to Montana?
Yes. A move from Utah into Montana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 119 listed movers based in Utah, 45 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Utah.
What is the cheapest way to move from Utah to Montana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $974 – $1,299 for a two-bedroom home over 451 miles against $2,030 – $2,706 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,461 – $1,948, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Utah to Montana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 706 people (±389) moved from Utah to Montana that year, against about 876 (±582) from Montana to Utah. That makes Utah the 15th-largest source of new residents for Montana among the states.