Irvine, CA → Great Falls, MT · Long-distance move
About 1,195 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,740–$8,550, delivery in 3–7 days, 625 carriers on the Irvine side and 28 in Great Falls.
Moving from Irvine to Great Falls is a long-distance move of roughly 1,195 road miles, heading north from California to Montana.
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 $5,740 to $8,550 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 21 h 18 min.
On the Irvine side there are 625 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (239 of them authorized for interstate work), and 28 around Great Falls (21 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 Great Falls.
Irvine has a population of about 318,764 and Great Falls about 60,000. Irvine is considerably denser (4,690 people per square mile versus 2,613), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Montana than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,300 | $2,800 | $3,420 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,450 | $4,200 | $5,130 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,740 | $7,010 | $8,550 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,190 | $11,210 | $13,680 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,640 | $15,410 | $18,800 |
$1,680–$2,370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,090–$3,070
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,740–$8,550
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Irvine, CA → Great Falls, MT. 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.
Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: Maeflower Logistics LLC
Legal name: Colorado International Transport INC
Legal name: Art And Paul Moving And Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,300 to $3,420 for a studio, $3,450 to $5,130 for a one-bedroom, $5,740 to $8,550 for a two-bedroom, $9,190 to $13,680 for a three-bedroom and $12,640 to $18,800 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,195 road miles (1,013 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 18 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from California into Montana 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 $1,680 to $2,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,090 to $3,070. 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 Irvine–Great Falls corridor.