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Great Falls, MT → San Bernardino, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Great Falls to San Bernardino

About 1,150 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,620–$8,360, delivery in 3–7 days, 28 carriers on the Great Falls side and 993 in San Bernardino.

  • 1,150 miroad distance
  • 20 h 32 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,620–$8,3602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,150 miles (974 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 32 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
28 (21 interstate)
Movers at destination
993 (554 interstate)

Reverse: San Bernardino → Great Falls

San Bernardino sits about 1,150 miles south of Great Falls, 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 $5,620 to $8,360 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 32 min.

On the Great Falls side there are 28 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (21 of them authorized for interstate work), and 993 around San Bernardino (554 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 Bernardino.

Great Falls has a population of about 60,000 and San Bernardino about 222,044. San Bernardino is the denser city (3,577 people per square mile versus 2,613 in Great Falls), 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 Great Falls to San Bernardino

Full-service estimate for 1,150 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,250 $2,740 $3,340
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,370 $4,110 $5,020
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,620 $6,850 $8,360
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,990 $10,960 $13,380
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,360 $15,080 $18,390

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,630–$2,300

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

Portable container

$2,050–$3,010

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

Full-service mover

$5,620–$8,360

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 Great Falls (origin)

Hi-Line Moving Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
877828
MC
297732
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (406) 455-8610 Route Verify on FMCSA

Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3267561
MC
1031004
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (406) 761-3680 Route Verify on FMCSA

Suhr Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
30168
MC
46313
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59404 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (406) 727-3200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hi-Line Transfer & Storage INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1081377
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (406) 455-8635 Route Verify on FMCSA

Discover Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1232316
MC
486062
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (406) 453-0970 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Star Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Colorado International Transport INC

USDOT
561051
MC
274909
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (406) 732-2045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Art And Paul Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Art And Paul Moving And Storage INC

USDOT
602751
MC
290282
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (406) 455-8640 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fsw INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3742363
MC
1325255
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (406) 952-1005 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 28 movers in Great Falls

Near San Bernardino (destination)

Superior Tank Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: So Cal Petroleum Transport INC

USDOT
1151662
MC
464864
Based in
Colton, CA 92324 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
89 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (909) 430-0855 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cordova Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2376402
MC
815769
Based in
Fontana, CA 92337 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
48 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (909) 980-9089 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nk Carries INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3799553
MC
1379375
Based in
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
47 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (909) 695-9506 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scoc INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Scoc Services INC

USDOT
3038921
MC
60287
Based in
Fontana, CA 92335 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (951) 349-0126 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prestige

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Prestige Transportation INC

USDOT
2374229
MC
814849
Based in
Fontana, CA 92335 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (224) 545-2148 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rig Runner

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Eze Trucking LLC

USDOT
475073
MC
212438
Based in
Rialto, CA 92377 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (346) 444-3894 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seven Star Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3588865
MC
1214870
Based in
Fontana, CA 92336 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (657) 266-7295 Route Verify on FMCSA

Excel Trans Management INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2574872
MC
900451
Based in
Fontana, CA 92337 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (213) 268-1320 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 993 movers in San Bernardino

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Great Falls to San Bernardino?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,250 to $3,340 for a studio, $3,370 to $5,020 for a one-bedroom, $5,620 to $8,360 for a two-bedroom, $8,990 to $13,380 for a three-bedroom and $12,360 to $18,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Bernardino from Great Falls?

About 1,150 road miles (974 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 32 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 Great Falls to San Bernardino?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,630 to $2,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,050 to $3,010. 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 Great Falls–San Bernardino corridor.