Great Falls, MT

Temecula, CA → Great Falls, MT · Long-distance move

Movers from Temecula to Great Falls

About 1,197 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,750–$8,560, delivery in 3–7 days, 102 carriers on the Temecula side and 28 in Great Falls.

  • 1,197 miroad distance
  • 21 h 20 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,750–$8,5602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,197 miles (1,015 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 20 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
102 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination
28 (21 interstate)

Reverse: Great Falls → Temecula

The route from Temecula, CA to Great Falls, MT covers roughly 1,197 miles by road, a north-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 $5,750 to $8,560 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 20 min.

On the Temecula side there are 102 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (50 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.

Temecula has a population of about 114,865 and Great Falls about 60,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,949 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 California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Temecula to Great Falls

Full-service estimate for 1,197 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,300 $2,810 $3,420
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,450 $4,210 $5,130
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,750 $7,010 $8,560
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,200 $11,220 $13,690
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,650 $15,430 $18,820

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,680–$2,370

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

Portable container

$2,090–$3,070

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

Full-service mover

$5,750–$8,560

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 Temecula (origin)

Lacedaemon Distributions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3726885
MC
1314053
Based in
Temecula, CA 92592 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
24 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

West Pak Avocado INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1968191
MC
733054
Based in
Murrieta, CA 92563 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

R & R Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4316695
MC
1683488
Based in
Temecula, CA 92590 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

USA & Ukh LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3704517
MC
1297579
Based in
Murrieta, CA 92563 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Two Men And A Truck Temecula Valley

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4055879
MC
1537960
Based in
Murrieta, CA 92563 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Bald Eagle Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
675983
MC
315464
Based in
Fallbrook, CA 92028 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Arriaza Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1864862
MC
674258
Based in
Menifee, CA 92584 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Hcc Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2588395
MC
907553
Based in
Menifee, CA 92584 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 102 movers in Temecula

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

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

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

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

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

North Star Moving Services

Licensed interstate
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

Art And Paul Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
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

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

All 28 movers in Great Falls

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Temecula to Great Falls?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,300 to $3,420 for a studio, $3,450 to $5,130 for a one-bedroom, $5,750 to $8,560 for a two-bedroom, $9,200 to $13,690 for a three-bedroom and $12,650 to $18,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Great Falls from Temecula?

About 1,197 road miles (1,015 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 20 min.

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 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 Temecula to Great Falls?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,680 to $2,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,090 to $3,070. 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 Temecula–Great Falls corridor.