Plymouth, MA → Missoula, MT · Cross-country move

Movers from Plymouth to Missoula

About 2,524 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,230–$12,240, delivery in 7–14 days, 37 carriers on the Plymouth side and 35 in Missoula.

2,524 miroad distance
44 hours (5 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$8,230–$12,2402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Plymouth, Massachusetts
To: Missoula, Montana
Road distance: ≈ 2,524 miles (2,139 straight-line)
Drive time: 44 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 37 (21 interstate)
Movers at destination: 35 (24 interstate)

Reverse: Missoula → Plymouth

Moving from Plymouth to Missoula is a cross-country move of roughly 2,524 road miles, heading northwest from Massachusetts 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 $8,230 to $12,240 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 44 hours (5 driving days).

On the Plymouth side there are 37 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (21 of them authorized for interstate work), and 35 around Missoula (24 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 Missoula.

Plymouth has a population of about 65,000 and Missoula about 76,000. Plymouth is considerably denser (27,353 people per square mile versus 2,111), 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 Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Plymouth to Missoula

Full-service estimate for 2,524 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,290	$4,010	$4,900
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,940	$6,020	$7,340
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$8,230	$10,030	$12,240
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$13,160	$16,050	$19,590
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$18,100	$22,070	$26,930

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,490–$4,930

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

Portable container

$3,270–$4,810

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

Full-service mover

$8,230–$12,240

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Plymouth (origin)

Sysco Boston LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 49541
MC: 1099731
Based in: Plympton, MA 02367 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 234 trucks, 257 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (781) 422-2300 Route Verify on FMCSA

C C Construction INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 402399
Based in: Plymouth, MA 02360 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 66 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (508) 398-1811 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cape Cargo INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 813744
MC: 406241
Based in: West Wareham, MA 02576 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (508) 833-6400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liberty Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1108840
MC: 456026
Based in: West Wareham, MA 02576 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (401) 825-6600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Perry'S Transit

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: John Perry

USDOT: 2069425
MC: 723392
Based in: Carver, MA 02330 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 17 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (781) 724-7172 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nichols Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 436103
MC: 223136
Based in: Middleboro, MA 02346 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (508) 947-7347 Route Verify on FMCSA

Burkhardt Bros INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 148684
MC: 3844
Based in: Marshfield, MA 02050 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (781) 337-0144 Route Verify on FMCSA

Whitehall Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Roger Lee Hall

USDOT: 801850
MC: 313832
Based in: Middleboro, MA 02346 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (774) 213-9192 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 37 movers in Plymouth

Near Missoula (destination)

Dsv Road Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 30161
MC: 124692
Based in: Missoula, MT 59808 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 421 trucks, 340 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (406) 728-2600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Montana Transfer

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Montana Transfer & Storage INC

USDOT: 514197
MC: 121089
Based in: Missoula, MT 59808 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 15 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (406) 728-8080 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Lanes Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 917105
MC: 403277
Based in: Missoula, MT 59808 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (406) 251-7198 Route Verify on FMCSA

Biketernity LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3798296
MC: 1366116
Based in: Missoula, MT 59803 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (508) 864-1308 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Of Montana

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Darom LLC

USDOT: 2966913
MC: 7978
Based in: Missoula, MT 59802 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (406) 251-9818 Route Verify on FMCSA

Montana Roadside Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3331492
MC: 1061736
Based in: Missoula, MT 59802 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (406) 239-7596 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Sky Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Igor F Babak

USDOT: 1432706
MC: 541357
Based in: Missoula, MT 59808 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (406) 531-8979 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rosetti Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1749270
MC: 640376
Based in: Missoula, MT 59808 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (406) 570-2642 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 35 movers in Missoula

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Plymouth to Missoula?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,290 to $4,900 for a studio, $4,940 to $7,340 for a one-bedroom, $8,230 to $12,240 for a two-bedroom, $13,160 to $19,590 for a three-bedroom and $18,100 to $26,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Missoula from Plymouth?

About 2,524 road miles (2,139 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 44 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts 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 Plymouth to Missoula?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,490 to $4,930 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,270 to $4,810. 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 Plymouth–Missoula corridor.