Helena, MT → Port Angeles, WA · Long-distance move

Movers from Helena to Port Angeles

About 643 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,020–$5,980, delivery in 2–5 days, 23 carriers on the Helena side and 11 in Port Angeles.

643 miroad distance
11 h 47 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,020–$5,9802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Helena, Montana
To: Port Angeles, Washington
Road distance: ≈ 643 miles (545 straight-line)
Drive time: 11 h 47 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 23 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination: 11 (2 interstate)

Reverse: Port Angeles → Helena

Port Angeles sits about 643 miles west of Helena, which makes this an interstate relocation from Montana to Washington 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 $4,020 to $5,980 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 47 min.

On the Helena side there are 23 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 of them authorized for interstate work), and 11 around Port Angeles (2 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 Port Angeles.

Helena has a population of about 34,000 and Port Angeles about 20,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,900 and 1,864 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Washington is a higher-cost state than Montana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Helena to Port Angeles

Full-service estimate for 643 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,610	$1,960	$2,390
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,410	$2,940	$3,590
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,020	$4,900	$5,980
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,430	$7,840	$9,560
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,840	$10,780	$13,150

Rental truck (DIY)

$960–$1,360

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

Portable container

$1,590–$2,340

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

Full-service mover

$4,020–$5,980

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Helena (origin)

Olympus Technical Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 787890
MC: 1358548
Based in: Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (406) 443-3087 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moontown Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2517633
MC: 873720
Based in: Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (406) 459-8345 Route Verify on FMCSA

Riesland Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2542858
MC: 904875
Based in: Helena, MT 59602 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (406) 539-3025 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lindquist Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 441830
MC: 303880
Based in: Clancy, MT 59634 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (406) 457-9290 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fat Dog Truckin LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4561355
MC: 1813047
Based in: Helena, MT 59602 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (405) 892-8058 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rocky Mountain Infrastructures LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3280609
Based in: Clancy, MT 59634 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (406) 202-0614 Route Verify on FMCSA

Helena'S Best Delivery Services

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Helena'S Best Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 1787018
MC: 651094
Based in: Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (406) 442-4396 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daniel L Dobrecevich

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1855631
Based in: Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (406) 799-1944 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 23 movers in Helena

Near Port Angeles (destination)

Puget Sound Transfer & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jayhawk Enterprises INC

USDOT: 430203
MC: 1591731
Based in: Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (360) 452-2327 Route Verify on FMCSA

Derma Transport

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Dustin Derma

USDOT: 2394621
MC: 56274
Based in: Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (360) 417-8195 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sassone Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Francesco Sassone

USDOT: 2488308
Based in: Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (360) 797-0090 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Warehouse LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3555308
Based in: Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (360) 460-4746 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amazing Movers 360 LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3236584
MC: 1113801
Based in: Port Angeles, WA 98363 (19 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Route Verify on FMCSA

Saa

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Paul M Creech Pianos And Music Academy

USDOT: 2350296
Based in: Sequim, WA 98382 (17 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (360) 681-8187 Route Verify on FMCSA

Americas Elite INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2376917
Based in: Sequim, WA 98382 (17 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (360) 912-0224 Route Verify on FMCSA

Owner

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Glavin Moving Company

USDOT: 2486455
Based in: Sequim, WA 98382 (17 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (360) 809-0590 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 11 movers in Port Angeles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Helena to Port Angeles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,610 to $2,390 for a studio, $2,410 to $3,590 for a one-bedroom, $4,020 to $5,980 for a two-bedroom, $6,430 to $9,560 for a three-bedroom and $8,840 to $13,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Port Angeles from Helena?

About 643 road miles (545 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 47 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Washington 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 Helena to Port Angeles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $960 to $1,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,590 to $2,340. 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 Helena–Port Angeles corridor.