($621+) Tacoma, WA to Billings, MT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tacoma, WA to Billings, MT

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 830-mile move from Tacoma, Washington, to Billings, Montana, with prices running from $2,079 - $9,631. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $335 - $2,236 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Tacoma and Billings are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Tacoma movers tend to run around $316 as a base rate plus $133/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Tacoma to Billings:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,079 - $5,504
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,672 - $6,561
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,478 - $9,631

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Tacoma to Billings.

Specialty moving services from Tacoma, WA to Billings, MT

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Tacoma movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Billings, 60% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tacoma to Billings?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Tacoma, WA to Billings, MT

Moving containers from Tacoma, Washington, to Billings, Montana, cost between $1,198 and $3,588. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Tacoma runs about $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tacoma to Billings:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,198 - $2,145
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,436 - $2,746
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,028 - $3,588

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Tacoma, WA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $783, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $84 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $168 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Tacoma, WA, and Billings, MT, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Tacoma to Billings?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Tacoma, WA to Billings, MT

A rental truck for this 830-mile move from Tacoma, Washington, to Billings, Montana, costs between $603 and $1,721. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $295 - $337
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Tacoma daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $1.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tacoma to Billings based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $603 - $1,194
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $619 - $1,364
• 4+ bedrooms: $823 - $1,721

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $168 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Tacoma, Washington, usually costs about $783 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 830-mile drive falls between $295 and $337, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $56 and $335 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tacoma to Billings?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Tacoma, WA to Billings, MT

If you're moving a larger household from Tacoma, Washington, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Billings, Montana.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,184 and $2,243.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Tacoma to Billings:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,077 - $1,856
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,184 - $2,243
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,496 - $2,870

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Tacoma, Washington, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $783.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $84 and $168 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Tacoma to Billings?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Tacoma, WA vs Billings, MT

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Billings, side by side with Tacoma on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.