Billings, MT
Missoula, MT

West · 1.1 million residents · capital Helena

Moving Companies in Montana

5 cities, 158 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from Montana to every other state.

  • 5city hubs
  • 158registered carriers
  • 109interstate authority
  • $130/htypical two-mover rate
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Montana has a population of about 1.1 million and 5 cities covered on this platform, led by Billings, Missoula, Great Falls. Across those cities we track 158 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 109 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in Montana run close to the national average, which is reflected in the local hourly rates and long-distance estimates on each city page. The state belongs to the West region; the state capital is Helena.

Movers by city in Montana

  1. Billings 33 movers · 28 interstate · pop. 121,239 Route
  2. Missoula 35 movers · 24 interstate · pop. 76,000 Route
  3. Great Falls 28 movers · 21 interstate · pop. 60,000 Route
  4. Bozeman 39 movers · 27 interstate · pop. 57,000 Route
  5. Helena 23 movers · 9 interstate · pop. 34,000 Route

Hover a city to highlight it; click a pin to open the hub. Map data © Google.

Typical moving costs in Montana

Local moves within a Montana metro area
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $550 $670 $810
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $650 $800 $970
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,070 $1,300 $1,590
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $1,680 $2,050 $2,500
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $2,560 $3,120 $3,800
Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from Montana
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,850 $2,260 $2,750
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,770 $3,380 $4,130
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,620 $5,640 $6,880
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,400 $9,020 $11,000
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,170 $12,400 $15,130

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in Montana?

Local movers in Montana typically charge $130 to $220 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $1,070 to $1,590; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $4,620 to $6,880.

Which Montana cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Bozeman (39), Missoula (35), Billings (33), Great Falls (28), Helena (23) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

Do I need a licensed mover for a move within Montana?

Moves that stay inside Montana are regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Most states require intrastate movers to hold a state permit or registration in addition to a USDOT number; the company cards on each city page show the USDOT number so you can verify it.