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South Lake Tahoe, CA → Missoula, MT · Long-distance move

Movers from South Lake Tahoe to Missoula

About 739 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,470–$6,650, delivery in 2–5 days, 11 carriers on the South Lake Tahoe side and 35 in Missoula.

  • 739 miroad distance
  • 13 h 27 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,470–$6,6502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 739 miles (626 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 27 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
11 (7 interstate)
Movers at destination
35 (24 interstate)

Reverse: Missoula → South Lake Tahoe

The route from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Missoula, MT covers roughly 739 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $4,470 to $6,650 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 13 h 27 min.

On the South Lake Tahoe side there are 11 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (7 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.

South Lake Tahoe has a population of about 21,000 and Missoula about 76,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,119 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 California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from South Lake Tahoe to Missoula

Full-service estimate for 739 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,790 $2,180 $2,660
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,680 $3,270 $3,990
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,470 $5,450 $6,650
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,160 $8,730 $10,650
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,840 $12,000 $14,640

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,060–$1,500

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

Portable container

$1,680–$2,470

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

Full-service mover

$4,470–$6,650

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 South Lake Tahoe (origin)

Mv Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mvt Express

USDOT
2507468
MC
869399
Based in
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (530) 318-5981 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lfod Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3940458
MC
1463269
Based in
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (775) 799-3268 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clayton Witte

Interstate carrier
USDOT
9020658
Based in
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (540) 292-4356 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rouse Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4412017
MC
1733322
Based in
Gardnerville, NV 89460 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (775) 364-4513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wilson Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Wilson Trucking Operations INC

USDOT
1835654
MC
665466
Based in
Gardnerville, NV 89460 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (775) 265-2230 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carson Valley Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Barry Elwood Jones

USDOT
384361
MC
228843
Based in
Gardnerville, NV 89410 (25 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (775) 782-7070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Manuel Jimenez Jr DBA South Lake Tahoe Towing

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2678760
MC
115986
Based in
Gardnerville, NV 89410 (25 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (530) 523-3352 Route Verify on FMCSA

Best Way Movers

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Ricky Richardson

USDOT
3122663
MC
105518
Based in
Somerset, CA 95684 (38 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (530) 622-0803 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 11 movers in South Lake Tahoe

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 South Lake Tahoe to Missoula?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,790 to $2,660 for a studio, $2,680 to $3,990 for a one-bedroom, $4,470 to $6,650 for a two-bedroom, $7,160 to $10,650 for a three-bedroom and $9,840 to $14,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Missoula from South Lake Tahoe?

About 739 road miles (626 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 27 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 South Lake Tahoe to Missoula?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,060 to $1,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,680 to $2,470. 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 South Lake Tahoe–Missoula corridor.