Visalia, CA → Missoula, MT · Long-distance move

Movers from Visalia to Missoula

About 918 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,970–$7,400, delivery in 2–5 days, 150 carriers on the Visalia side and 35 in Missoula.

918 miroad distance
16 h 32 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,970–$7,4002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Visalia, California
To: Missoula, Montana
Road distance: ≈ 918 miles (778 straight-line)
Drive time: 16 h 32 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 150 (54 interstate)
Movers at destination: 35 (24 interstate)

Reverse: Missoula → Visalia

Moving from Visalia to Missoula is a long-distance move of roughly 918 road miles, heading north 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 $4,970 to $7,400 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 16 h 32 min.

On the Visalia side there are 150 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (54 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.

Visalia has a population of about 146,541 and Missoula about 76,000. Visalia is considerably denser (3,730 people per square mile versus 2,111), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. 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 Visalia to Missoula

Full-service estimate for 918 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,990	$2,430	$2,960
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,980	$3,640	$4,440
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,970	$6,060	$7,400
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,950	$9,700	$11,840
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,940	$13,340	$16,270

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,390–$1,970

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

Portable container

$1,840–$2,700

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

Full-service mover

$4,970–$7,400

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Visalia (origin)

Hank Van Heeringen

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Henry Van Heeringen

USDOT: 1362147
Based in: Visalia, CA 93291 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (559) 733-1868 Route Verify on FMCSA

C Duran Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 830269
MC: 376158
Based in: Tulare, CA 93274 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (559) 967-3432 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bhullar Freightlines INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3252571
MC: 1023919
Based in: Visalia, CA 93277 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (415) 653-9009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Agostini Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2423168
MC: 834759
Based in: Visalia, CA 93292 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Route Verify on FMCSA

Emperor Freight Lines INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3251233
MC: 1099802
Based in: Dinuba, CA 93618 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (559) 747-9675 Route Verify on FMCSA

California Legacy Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2931177
MC: 989780
Based in: Visalia, CA 93277 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (323) 494-6956 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sanchez Elite Trucking LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3685395
Based in: Visalia, CA 93292 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (559) 280-1640 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kingsburg Logistic Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3357206
MC: 1077764
Based in: Dinuba, CA 93618 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (805) 305-2090 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 150 movers in Visalia

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 Visalia to Missoula?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,990 to $2,960 for a studio, $2,980 to $4,440 for a one-bedroom, $4,970 to $7,400 for a two-bedroom, $7,950 to $11,840 for a three-bedroom and $10,940 to $16,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Missoula from Visalia?

About 918 road miles (778 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 32 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 Visalia to Missoula?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,390 to $1,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,840 to $2,700. 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 Visalia–Missoula corridor.