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Palm Springs, CA → Billings, MT · Long-distance move

Movers from Palm Springs to Billings

About 1,096 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,470–$8,140, delivery in 3–7 days, 74 carriers on the Palm Springs side and 33 in Billings.

  • 1,096 miroad distance
  • 19 h 36 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,470–$8,1402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,096 miles (929 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 36 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
74 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
33 (28 interstate)

Reverse: Billings → Palm Springs

Billings sits about 1,096 miles northeast of Palm Springs, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Montana 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 $5,470 to $8,140 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 19 h 36 min.

On the Palm Springs side there are 74 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 of them authorized for interstate work), and 33 around Billings (28 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 Billings.

Palm Springs has a population of about 45,000 and Billings about 121,239. Billings is the denser city (2,614 people per square mile versus 471 in Palm Springs), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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.

Cost of moving from Palm Springs to Billings

Full-service estimate for 1,096 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,190 $2,670 $3,250
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,280 $4,000 $4,880
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,470 $6,670 $8,140
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,750 $10,670 $13,020
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,030 $14,670 $17,900

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,580–$2,220

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

Portable container

$2,000–$2,940

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

Full-service mover

$5,470–$8,140

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 Palm Springs (origin)

Vested Solutions Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4428794
MC
1742302
Based in
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (877) 460-7729 Route Verify on FMCSA

King Kahn Faimly Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Old Town Movers LLC

USDOT
3317953
MC
1258062
Based in
Palm Desert, CA 92260 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (714) 768-0817 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: On Time Moving Services INC

USDOT
1266880
MC
497265
Based in
Cathedral City, CA 92234 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (760) 774-1675 Route Verify on FMCSA

Free Bolt

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Free Bolt LLC

USDOT
3501180
MC
1415448
Based in
N Palm Spgs, CA 92258 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (817) 482-9489 Route Verify on FMCSA

Labranos Family Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3052631
MC
50657
Based in
Palm Desert, CA 92260 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (760) 895-7510 Route Verify on FMCSA

B C A Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bernardo Cervantes Ascencio

USDOT
1049392
MC
490618
Based in
Cathedral City, CA 92234 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (760) 808-0693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crenshaw Still Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3536179
MC
1179003
Based in
Cathedral City, CA 92234 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (760) 960-3267 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Hawk Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3354140
MC
1073360
Based in
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (909) 827-9854 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 74 movers in Palm Springs

Near Billings (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palm Springs to Billings?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,190 to $3,250 for a studio, $3,280 to $4,880 for a one-bedroom, $5,470 to $8,140 for a two-bedroom, $8,750 to $13,020 for a three-bedroom and $12,030 to $17,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Billings from Palm Springs?

About 1,096 road miles (929 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 36 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 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Palm Springs to Billings?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,580 to $2,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,000 to $2,940. 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 Palm Springs–Billings corridor.