Salina, KS → Missoula, MT · Long-distance move

Movers from Salina to Missoula

About 1,177 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,880–$7,270, delivery in 3–7 days, 20 carriers on the Salina side and 35 in Missoula.

1,177 miroad distance
21 hdriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,880–$7,2702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Salina, Kansas
To: Missoula, Montana
Road distance: ≈ 1,177 miles (998 straight-line)
Drive time: 21 h
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 20 (12 interstate)
Movers at destination: 35 (24 interstate)

Reverse: Missoula → Salina

Moving from Salina to Missoula is a long-distance move of roughly 1,177 road miles, heading northwest from Kansas 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 $4,880 to $7,270 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.

On the Salina side there are 20 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (12 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.

Salina has a population of about 46,000 and Missoula about 76,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,792 and 2,111 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Salina to Missoula

Full-service estimate for 1,177 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,950	$2,380	$2,910
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,930	$3,570	$4,360
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,880	$5,960	$7,270
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,820	$9,530	$11,630
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,750	$13,110	$15,990

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,660–$2,340

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

Portable container

$2,070–$3,040

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

Full-service mover

$4,880–$7,270

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Salina (origin)

Doug Bradley Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 214440
MC: 191909
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 89 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

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Isaacson Truck Line INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 952044
MC: 407656
Based in: Assaria, KS 67416 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (785) 493-1877 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mss Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 281435
MC: 183142
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (785) 825-7291 Route Verify on FMCSA

404 Move INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3418737
MC: 1729956
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (785) 404-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Double Diamond Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3983108
MC: 1491962
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (402) 659-3750 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bjp Enterprises Group LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4773481
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (620) 200-7724 Route Verify on FMCSA

Meiers Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Meier Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1043522
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (785) 825-2533 Route Verify on FMCSA

Salina Moving LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4517407
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (785) 342-3084 Route Verify on FMCSA

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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 Salina to Missoula?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,950 to $2,910 for a studio, $2,930 to $4,360 for a one-bedroom, $4,880 to $7,270 for a two-bedroom, $7,820 to $11,630 for a three-bedroom and $10,750 to $15,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Missoula from Salina?

About 1,177 road miles (998 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h.

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 Kansas 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 Salina to Missoula?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,660 to $2,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,070 to $3,040. 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 Salina–Missoula corridor.