Billings, MT → Santa Rosa, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Billings to Santa Rosa

About 1,042 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,320–$7,910, delivery in 3–7 days, 33 carriers on the Billings side and 88 in Santa Rosa.

1,042 miroad distance
18 h 40 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,320–$7,9102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Billings, Montana
To: Santa Rosa, California
Road distance: ≈ 1,042 miles (883 straight-line)
Drive time: 18 h 40 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 33 (28 interstate)
Movers at destination: 88 (23 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Rosa → Billings

Santa Rosa sits about 1,042 miles southwest of Billings, which makes this an interstate relocation from Montana to California 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 $5,320 to $7,910 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 18 h 40 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 88 around Santa Rosa (23 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 Santa Rosa.

Billings has a population of about 121,239 and Santa Rosa about 179,437. Santa Rosa is the denser city (4,191 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 Santa Rosa

Full-service estimate for 1,042 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,130	$2,590	$3,160
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,190	$3,890	$4,750
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,320	$6,490	$7,910
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,510	$10,380	$12,660
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,700	$14,270	$17,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,520–$2,150

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

Portable container

$1,950–$2,870

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

Full-service mover

$5,320–$7,910

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 Santa Rosa (destination)

Atech Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1047145
MC: 437810
Based in: Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 178 trucks, 229 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (707) 526-1910 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ss Skikos INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2503797
MC: 867907
Based in: Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 99 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (707) 575-3000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atech Warehousing & Distribution INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 572472
MC: 278982
Based in: Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 28 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (707) 526-1910 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fresh Start Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4466174
MC: 1762013
Based in: Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (707) 490-4099 Route Verify on FMCSA

California Non Stop Towing Reliance Towing

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Non Stop Towing INC

USDOT: 3029605
Based in: Petaluma, CA 94952 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (707) 584-7568 Route Verify on FMCSA

Celis Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2594954
MC: 921948
Based in: Petaluma, CA 94952 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (707) 934-5590 Route Verify on FMCSA

Careful Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1803378
MC: 679758
Based in: Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (707) 528-0328 Route Verify on FMCSA

Redwood Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3654349
MC: 1260854
Based in: Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (707) 545-2001 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 88 movers in Santa Rosa

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Santa Rosa if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Billings to Santa Rosa?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,130 to $3,160 for a studio, $3,190 to $4,750 for a one-bedroom, $5,320 to $7,910 for a two-bedroom, $8,510 to $12,660 for a three-bedroom and $11,700 to $17,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Rosa from Billings?

About 1,042 road miles (883 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 40 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 Santa Rosa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,520 to $2,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,950 to $2,870. 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–Santa Rosa corridor.