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Billings, MT → San Francisco, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Billings to San Francisco

About 1,064 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,380–$8,000, delivery in 3–7 days, 33 carriers on the Billings side and 899 in San Francisco.

  • 1,064 miroad distance
  • 19 h 3 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,380–$8,0002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,064 miles (902 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 3 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
33 (28 interstate)
Movers at destination
899 (270 interstate)

Reverse: San Francisco → Billings

Moving from Billings to San Francisco is a long-distance move of roughly 1,064 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 $5,380 to $8,000 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 19 h 3 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 899 around San Francisco (270 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 San Francisco.

Billings has a population of about 121,239 and San Francisco about 826,079. San Francisco is the denser city (18,635 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 San Francisco

Full-service estimate for 1,064 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,150 $2,620 $3,200
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,230 $3,940 $4,800
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,380 $6,560 $8,000
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,610 $10,500 $12,810
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,830 $14,430 $17,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,540–$2,180

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

Portable container

$1,970–$2,900

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

Full-service mover

$5,380–$8,000

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 San Francisco (destination)

Air Container Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Act 2 Services INC

USDOT
1701515
MC
624529
Based in
Brisbane, CA 94005 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (415) 468-2220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nd Freights INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4049726
MC
1534271
Based in
Richmond, CA 94806 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (510) 640-7050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lengner & Sons Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Lengner And Sons Produce Express

USDOT
154572
MC
156852
Based in
Oakland, CA 94607 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (510) 625-1900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pcc Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Pacific Coast Container INC

USDOT
555398
MC
274237
Based in
San Leandro, CA 94577 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (510) 346-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Longdo Trucking Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1166104
MC
509402
Based in
Oakland, CA 94621 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (510) 502-6328 Route Verify on FMCSA

Forward Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2107877
MC
736145
Based in
South San Francisco, CA 94080 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (650) 873-3888 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Point Logistic Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3492133
MC
1149694
Based in
San Mateo, CA 94401 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
28 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (650) 229-4480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freight Line Express Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1279465
MC
559129
Based in
Burlingame, CA 94010 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (650) 552-9928 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 899 movers in San Francisco

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Billings to San Francisco?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,150 to $3,200 for a studio, $3,230 to $4,800 for a one-bedroom, $5,380 to $8,000 for a two-bedroom, $8,610 to $12,810 for a three-bedroom and $11,830 to $17,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Francisco from Billings?

About 1,064 road miles (902 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 3 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 San Francisco?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,540 to $2,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,970 to $2,900. 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–San Francisco corridor.