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Spokane Valley, WA → Great Falls, MT · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Spokane Valley to Great Falls

About 326 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,960–$4,410, delivery in 1–3 days, 115 carriers on the Spokane Valley side and 28 in Great Falls.

  • 326 miroad distance
  • 6 h 19 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,960–$4,4102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 326 miles (277 straight-line)
Drive time
6 h 19 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
115 (79 interstate)
Movers at destination
28 (21 interstate)

Reverse: Great Falls → Spokane Valley

Great Falls sits about 326 miles east of Spokane Valley, which makes this an interstate relocation from Washington to Montana that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,960 to $4,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 19 min.

On the Spokane Valley side there are 115 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (79 of them authorized for interstate work), and 28 around Great Falls (21 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 Great Falls.

Spokane Valley has a population of about 108,405 and Great Falls about 60,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,731 and 2,613 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.

Cost of moving from Spokane Valley to Great Falls

Full-service estimate for 326 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,320 $1,610 $1,970
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,780 $2,170 $2,640
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,960 $3,610 $4,410
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,740 $5,780 $7,050
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,510 $7,940 $9,690

Rental truck (DIY)

$480–$680

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

Portable container

$1,310–$1,930

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

Full-service mover

$2,960–$4,410

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Spokane Valley, WA → Great Falls, MT. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Spokane Valley (origin)

Urm

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Urm Stores INC

USDOT
13196
MC
237366
Based in
Spokane, WA 99217 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (509) 704-7117 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shark'S Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2415434
MC
849181
Based in
Spokane, WA 99206 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (509) 203-4700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Restoration 1 Of Central Wa Restoration 1 Of Spokane

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Northwest Restoration Operating INC

USDOT
4013800
MC
1512023
Based in
Spokane Vly, WA 99206 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (509) 293-5500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Evergreen State Towing LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1970117
MC
817483
Based in
Spokane, WA 99217 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (509) 489-8697 Route Verify on FMCSA

Paradise Amusements

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Paradise Amusements INC

USDOT
1428525
Based in
Post Falls, ID 83854 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (208) 687-8787 Route Verify on FMCSA

Inland Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2380414
MC
817510
Based in
Spokane, WA 99208 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (509) 321-4311 Route Verify on FMCSA

Five Star Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1976998
MC
699121
Based in
Spokane Valley, WA 99216 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (509) 535-7483 Route Verify on FMCSA

I D Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2179825
MC
756919
Based in
Spokane, WA 99202 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (800) 686-3359 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 115 movers in Spokane Valley

Near Great Falls (destination)

Hi-Line Moving Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
877828
MC
297732
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (406) 455-8610 Route Verify on FMCSA

Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3267561
MC
1031004
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (406) 761-3680 Route Verify on FMCSA

Suhr Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
30168
MC
46313
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59404 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (406) 727-3200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hi-Line Transfer & Storage INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1081377
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (406) 455-8635 Route Verify on FMCSA

Discover Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1232316
MC
486062
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (406) 453-0970 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Star Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Colorado International Transport INC

USDOT
561051
MC
274909
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (406) 732-2045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Art And Paul Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Art And Paul Moving And Storage INC

USDOT
602751
MC
290282
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (406) 455-8640 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fsw INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3742363
MC
1325255
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (406) 952-1005 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 28 movers in Great Falls

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Spokane Valley to Great Falls?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,320 to $1,970 for a studio, $1,780 to $2,640 for a one-bedroom, $2,960 to $4,410 for a two-bedroom, $4,740 to $7,050 for a three-bedroom and $6,510 to $9,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Great Falls from Spokane Valley?

About 326 road miles (277 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 19 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Spokane Valley to Great Falls?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $480 to $680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,310 to $1,930. 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 Spokane Valley–Great Falls corridor.