Richmond, CA → Helena, MT · Long-distance move

Movers from Richmond to Helena

About 940 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,030–$7,490, delivery in 2–5 days, 252 carriers on the Richmond side and 23 in Helena.

940 miroad distance
16 h 54 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$5,030–$7,4902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Richmond, California
To: Helena, Montana
Road distance: ≈ 940 miles (796 straight-line)
Drive time: 16 h 54 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 252 (86 interstate)
Movers at destination: 23 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Helena → Richmond

Helena sits about 940 miles northeast of Richmond, 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 $5,030 to $7,490 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 16 h 54 min.

On the Richmond side there are 252 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (86 of them authorized for interstate work), and 23 around Helena (9 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 Helena.

Richmond has a population of about 114,861 and Helena about 34,000. Richmond is considerably denser (3,869 people per square mile versus 1,900), 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.

Cost of moving from Richmond to Helena

Full-service estimate for 940 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,010	$2,460	$3,000
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,020	$3,680	$4,490
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,030	$6,140	$7,490
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,050	$9,820	$11,980
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,070	$13,500	$16,470

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,420–$2,000

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

Portable container

$1,860–$2,730

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

Full-service mover

$5,030–$7,490

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Richmond (origin)

Nd Freights INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4049726
MC: 1534271
Based in: Richmond, CA 94806 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 54 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (510) 640-7050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lengner & Sons Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Lengner And Sons Produce Express

USDOT: 154572
MC: 156852
Based in: Oakland, CA 94607 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 42 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (510) 625-1900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Waters Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1125579
MC: 481361
Based in: Martinez, CA 94553 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (925) 372-0914 Route Verify on FMCSA

Earl Farnsworth Express

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1854601
MC: 722903
Based in: San Rafael, CA 94901 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (415) 459-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Btw

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bridgeport Transportation & Warehousing INC

USDOT: 1110324
MC: 452601
Based in: Oakland, CA 94607 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (510) 251-6500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ab Trucking Ops

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Oakland Port Services Corporation

USDOT: 663960
MC: 310575
Based in: Oakland, CA 94607 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (510) 835-0930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Steinel Trucking

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Kaylee Lynn Stein

USDOT: 3416341
Based in: San Francisco, CA 94102 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (415) 890-5873 Route Verify on FMCSA

D N H Carriers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dnh Carriers INC

USDOT: 1200199
MC: 478412
Based in: El Cerrito, CA 94530 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (510) 815-1419 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 252 movers in Richmond

Near Helena (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Richmond to Helena?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,010 to $3,000 for a studio, $3,020 to $4,490 for a one-bedroom, $5,030 to $7,490 for a two-bedroom, $8,050 to $11,980 for a three-bedroom and $11,070 to $16,470 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Helena from Richmond?

About 940 road miles (796 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 54 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 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 Richmond to Helena?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,420 to $2,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,860 to $2,730. 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 Richmond–Helena corridor.