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Billings, MT → Los Angeles, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Billings to Los Angeles

About 1,139 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,590–$8,310, delivery in 3–7 days, 33 carriers on the Billings side and 2,866 in Los Angeles.

  • 1,139 miroad distance
  • 20 h 20 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,590–$8,3102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,139 miles (965 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 20 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
33 (28 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,866 (1,210 interstate)

Reverse: Los Angeles → Billings

Moving from Billings to Los Angeles is a long-distance move of roughly 1,139 road miles, heading southwest from Montana to California.

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 $5,590 to $8,310 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 20 min.

On the Billings side there are 33 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (28 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,866 around Los Angeles (1,210 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 Los Angeles.

Billings has a population of about 121,239 and Los Angeles about 3.9 million. Los Angeles is the denser city (8,304 people per square mile versus 2,614 in Billings), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Montana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Billings to Los Angeles

Full-service estimate for 1,139 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,240 $2,730 $3,330
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,350 $4,090 $4,990
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,590 $6,820 $8,310
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,940 $10,900 $13,300
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,290 $14,990 $18,290

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,620–$2,290

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,040–$2,990

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,590–$8,310

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Billings (origin)

Mt Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3362300
MC
1076928
Based in
Billings, MT 59105 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (406) 490-0693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Calvin Avery Consultants LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4161481
MC
1599225
Based in
Laurel, MT 59044 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (702) 937-6456 Route Verify on FMCSA

High Mark Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ben Thomas

USDOT
1597576
MC
591004
Based in
Billings, MT 59105 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (406) 860-1387 Route Verify on FMCSA

By All Means

Licensed interstate

Legal name: By All Means Brewing LLC

USDOT
4448901
MC
1752852
Based in
Billings, MT 59102 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (406) 534-3075 Route Verify on FMCSA

William Hill Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: William Hill

USDOT
727340
MC
334035
Based in
Billings, MT 59105 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (406) 431-7822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dkr Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2529433
MC
322451
Based in
Billings, MT 59106 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (406) 855-4911 Route Verify on FMCSA

Redtail Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3285881
MC
1039709
Based in
Billings, MT 59106 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (406) 208-0298 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dolar Excavation LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2570749
MC
898382
Based in
Billings, MT 59102 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (406) 200-0062 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 33 movers in Billings

Near Los Angeles (destination)

Dhe

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC

USDOT
9853
MC
139496
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90023 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
312 trucks, 240 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (323) 362-9399 Route Verify on FMCSA

T C I Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
480301
MC
619388
Based in
Commerce, CA 90022 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
205 trucks, 277 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (323) 269-3033 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clutter INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2719785
MC
934868
Based in
Culver City, CA 90230 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
191 trucks, 382 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (877) 626-1887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hercules Forwarding LLC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
424572
Based in
Vernon, CA 90058 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
166 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (323) 263-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pacific 9 Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1274552
MC
496960
Based in
Gardena, CA 90248 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
68 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (310) 603-6011 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kavac Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3401792
MC
1095095
Based in
South Gate, CA 90280 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
59 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (562) 568-8480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arru Group INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4420956
MC
1738102
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90029 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (424) 335-1991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ing Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778992
MC
648911
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90037 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (213) 944-0878 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,866 movers in Los Angeles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Billings to Los Angeles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,240 to $3,330 for a studio, $3,350 to $4,990 for a one-bedroom, $5,590 to $8,310 for a two-bedroom, $8,940 to $13,300 for a three-bedroom and $12,290 to $18,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Los Angeles from Billings?

About 1,139 road miles (965 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 20 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Montana into California 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Billings to Los Angeles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,620 to $2,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,040 to $2,990. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Billings–Los Angeles corridor.