Great Falls, MT

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

Movers from Truckee to Great Falls

About 847 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,770–$7,100, delivery in 2–5 days, 6 carriers on the Truckee side and 28 in Great Falls.

  • 847 miroad distance
  • 15 h 18 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,770–$7,1002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 847 miles (718 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 18 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
6 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
28 (21 interstate)

Reverse: Great Falls → Truckee

Moving from Truckee to Great Falls is a long-distance move of roughly 847 road miles, heading northeast from California 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 $4,770 to $7,100 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 15 h 18 min.

On the Truckee side there are 6 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 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.

Truckee has a population of about 17,000 and Great Falls about 60,000. Great Falls is the denser city (2,613 people per square mile versus 517 in Truckee), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 Truckee to Great Falls

Full-service estimate for 847 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,910 $2,330 $2,840
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,860 $3,490 $4,260
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,770 $5,820 $7,100
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,640 $9,310 $11,360
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,500 $12,810 $15,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,170–$1,650

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

Portable container

$1,780–$2,610

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

Full-service mover

$4,770–$7,100

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 Truckee (origin)

Goodrich Excavation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1057014
MC
45408
Based in
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Truckee Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2361860
MC
823243
Based in
Truckee, CA 96161 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Stewarts Marine

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4359550
MC
1705734
Based in
Truckee, CA 96161 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Tahoe Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3401592
MC
1094995
Based in
Truckee, CA 96161 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

3d Trucking

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1194333
MC
205408
Based in
Nevada City, CA 95959 (36 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Priority Hauling

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3193373
Based in
Nevada City, CA 95959 (36 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 6 movers in Truckee

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 Truckee to Great Falls?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,910 to $2,840 for a studio, $2,860 to $4,260 for a one-bedroom, $4,770 to $7,100 for a two-bedroom, $7,640 to $11,360 for a three-bedroom and $10,500 to $15,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Great Falls from Truckee?

About 847 road miles (718 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 18 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 Truckee to Great Falls?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,170 to $1,650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,780 to $2,610. 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 Truckee–Great Falls corridor.