Moving from Virginia to Montana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Virginia Beach and Billings it is about 2,078 miles and 5 days on the road (about 38 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,937 to 2,392 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.
- ~2,078 miVirginia Beach → Billings
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,351+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 312 people moved from Virginia to Montana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±358), and about 596 went the other way. Between Virginia Beach and Billings it is about 2,078 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,351 – $12,468 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 263 movers based in Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Virginia to Montana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 312 people a year (±358), against about 596 (±432) from Montana to Virginia, so Montana loses about 284 people a year on this exchange. Virginia is the 25th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Montana; Montana took in about 35,735 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond City | Yellowstone County | 47 ±73* |
| York County | Flathead County | 37 ±58* |
| Mecklenburg County | Cascade County | 33 ±50* |
| Newport News City | Cascade County | 30 ±33* |
| Prince William County | Flathead County | 28 ±42* |
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.
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia and Montana.
Cost of moving from Virginia to Montana
At about 2,078 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,351 – $12,468 for a two-bedroom home and $10,754 – $14,338 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,733 – $8,977; a freight trailer is $4,488 – $5,985.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,013 – $9,351 | $5,050 – $6,733 | $3,366 – $4,488 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,416 – $11,221 | $6,059 – $8,079 | $4,040 – $5,386 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,351 – $12,468 | $6,733 – $8,977 | $4,488 – $5,985 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,754 – $14,338 | $7,743 – $10,324 | $5,162 – $6,882 |
| 4 bedrooms | $12,156 – $16,208 | $8,753 – $11,670 | $5,835 – $7,780 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $14,027 – $18,702 | $10,099 – $13,465 | $6,733 – $8,977 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,078 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 Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington to Billings | ~1,937 mi | 7–14 days | $8,717 – $11,622 | $10,024 – $13,365 |
| Richmond to Billings | ~1,969 mi | 7–14 days | $8,861 – $11,814 | $10,190 – $13,586 |
| Norfolk to Billings | ~2,061 mi | 7–14 days | $9,275 – $12,366 | $10,666 – $14,221 |
| Chesapeake to Billings | ~2,067 mi | 7–14 days | $9,302 – $12,402 | $10,697 – $14,262 |
| Virginia Beach to Billings | ~2,078 mi | 7–14 days | $9,351 – $12,468 | $10,754 – $14,338 |
| Arlington to Missoula | ~2,249 mi | 7–14 days | $10,121 – $13,494 | $11,639 – $15,518 |
| Richmond to Missoula | ~2,284 mi | 7–14 days | $10,278 – $13,704 | $11,820 – $15,760 |
| Norfolk to Missoula | ~2,375 mi | 7–14 days | $10,688 – $14,250 | $12,291 – $16,388 |
| Chesapeake to Missoula | ~2,382 mi | 7–14 days | $10,719 – $14,292 | $12,327 – $16,436 |
| Virginia Beach to Missoula | ~2,392 mi | 7–14 days | $10,764 – $14,352 | $12,379 – $16,505 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Virginia
107 of the 263 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,338 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 164 of 765 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 163 of 1,338 driver inspections (12.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer IncChesapeake, VA · USDOT 139659 | 426 | 50 of 247 | 3 of 426 |
| JK Moving ServicesSterling, VA · USDOT 1065394 | 107 | 7 of 57 | 8 of 107 |
| Stewart Moving and StorageMidlothian, VA · USDOT 1194537 | 102 | 13 of 50 | 9 of 102 |
| Quality Services MovingLorton, VA · USDOT 819924 | 54 | 16 of 32 | 11 of 54 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageSuffolk, VA · USDOT 1581633 | 46 | 10 of 25 | 2 of 46 |
| Apple MovingChesapeake, VA · USDOT 163678 | 40 | 4 of 22 | 4 of 40 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
411 listed household-goods carriers are based in Virginia, 263 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Virginia 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 Virginia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Virginia
Virginia to Montana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to Montana?
Between the two states' main cities, Virginia Beach and Billings, the distance is about 2,078 miles. From our model that is $9,351 – $12,468 for a two-bedroom home and $10,754 – $14,338 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,733 – $8,977 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,488 – $5,985. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Virginia and Montana, distances run from 1,937 to 2,392 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Virginia to Montana take?
Virginia Beach to Billings is 5 days on the road (about 38 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 Virginia to Montana?
Yes. A move from Virginia into Montana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 411 listed movers based in Virginia, 263 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Virginia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Virginia to Montana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,488 – $5,985 for a two-bedroom home over 2,078 miles against $9,351 – $12,468 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,733 – $8,977, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Virginia to Montana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 312 people (±358) moved from Virginia to Montana that year, against about 596 (±432) from Montana to Virginia. That makes Virginia the 25th-largest source of new residents for Montana among the states.