Move It
Legal name: Move Strong LLC
- USDOT
- 4142949
- MC
- 1588857
- Based in
- Bozeman, MT 59718 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 8 trucks, 5 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2023
Bozeman, MT → Toms River, NJ · Cross-country move
About 2,232 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,540–$11,230, delivery in 7–14 days, 39 carriers on the Bozeman side and 114 in Toms River.
Toms River sits about 2,232 miles east of Bozeman, which makes this an interstate relocation from Montana to New Jersey that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $7,540 to $11,230 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 39 hours (5 driving days).
On the Bozeman side there are 39 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (27 of them authorized for interstate work), and 114 around Toms River (61 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 Toms River.
Bozeman has a population of about 57,000 and Toms River about 100,899. The two cities have comparable density (2,493 and 2,356 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Montana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,020 | $3,680 | $4,490 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,530 | $5,520 | $6,740 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,540 | $9,200 | $11,230 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,070 | $14,720 | $17,960 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,600 | $20,240 | $24,700 |
$3,040–$4,300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,010–$4,430
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,540–$11,230
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bozeman, MT → Toms River, NJ. 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 $3,020 to $4,490 for a studio, $4,530 to $6,740 for a one-bedroom, $7,540 to $11,230 for a two-bedroom, $12,070 to $17,960 for a three-bedroom and $16,600 to $24,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,232 road miles (1,891 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 39 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Montana into New Jersey 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 $3,040 to $4,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,010 to $4,430. 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 Bozeman–Toms River corridor.