Bellevue, WA → Great Falls, MT · Long-distance move
About 597 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,890–$5,790, delivery in 2–5 days, 694 carriers on the Bellevue side and 28 in Great Falls.
Great Falls sits about 597 miles east of Bellevue, which makes this an interstate relocation from Washington to Montana that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $3,890 to $5,790 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h.
On the Bellevue side there are 694 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (279 of them authorized for interstate work), and 28 around Great Falls (21 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Great Falls.
Bellevue has a population of about 154,193 and Great Falls about 60,000. Bellevue is considerably denser (4,533 people per square mile versus 2,613), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Montana than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Montana does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,560 | $1,900 | $2,320 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,340 | $2,850 | $3,480 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,890 | $4,750 | $5,790 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,230 | $7,600 | $9,270 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,570 | $10,450 | $12,750 |
$910–$1,290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,550–$2,280
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,890–$5,790
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bellevue, WA → Great Falls, MT. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,560 to $2,320 for a studio, $2,340 to $3,480 for a one-bedroom, $3,890 to $5,790 for a two-bedroom, $6,230 to $9,270 for a three-bedroom and $8,570 to $12,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 597 road miles (506 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Washington into Montana makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $910 to $1,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,550 to $2,280. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Bellevue–Great Falls corridor.