Port Angeles, WA → Missoula, MT · Long-distance move
About 528 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,710–$5,520, delivery in 2–5 days, 11 carriers on the Port Angeles side and 35 in Missoula.
Missoula sits about 528 miles east of Port Angeles, which makes this an interstate relocation from Washington 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 $3,710 to $5,520 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 9 h 48 min.
On the Port Angeles side there are 11 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (2 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.
Port Angeles has a population of about 20,000 and Missoula about 76,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,864 and 2,111 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Montana than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Montana does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,480 | $1,810 | $2,210 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,230 | $2,720 | $3,310 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,710 | $4,530 | $5,520 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,940 | $7,240 | $8,830 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,160 | $9,960 | $12,150 |
$840–$1,190
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,490–$2,190
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,710–$5,520
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Port Angeles, WA → Missoula, 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: Jayhawk Enterprises INC
Legal name: Dustin Derma
Legal name: Francesco Sassone
Legal name: Paul M Creech Pianos And Music Academy
Legal name: Glavin Moving Company
Legal name: Montana Transfer & Storage INC
Legal name: Darom LLC
Legal name: Igor F Babak
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,480 to $2,210 for a studio, $2,230 to $3,310 for a one-bedroom, $3,710 to $5,520 for a two-bedroom, $5,940 to $8,830 for a three-bedroom and $8,160 to $12,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 528 road miles (448 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 48 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Washington 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 $840 to $1,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,490 to $2,190. 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 Port Angeles–Missoula corridor.