($829+) Billings, MT to Riverside, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Billings, MT to Riverside, CA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,204-mile move from Billings, Montana, to Riverside, California, with prices running from $2,627 - $10,332. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $328 - $2,188 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Billings and Riverside are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Billings movers tend to run around $259 as a base rate plus $105/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,627 - $6,087
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,192 - $7,794
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,930 - $10,332

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 Billings to Riverside.

Specialty moving services from Billings, MT to Riverside, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 60% of Billings movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Riverside, 84% of movers offer the same service.

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

California Moving & Storage Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in California, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Billings, MT to Riverside, CA

Moving containers from Billings, Montana, to Riverside, California, cost between $1,270 and $4,486. 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 Billings runs about $55/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,270 - $2,552
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,620 - $3,252
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,171 - $4,486

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $82 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $164 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Riverside, CA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $766 in Billings, MT. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Billings to Riverside?

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 Billings, MT to Riverside, CA

A rental truck for this 1,204-mile move from Billings, Montana, to Riverside, California, costs between $829 and $2,204. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $419 - $479
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Billings daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $829 - $1,490
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $880 - $1,789
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,029 - $2,204

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $419 - $479 for the 1,204-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Billings, Montana, for about 5 hours typically costs around $766.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,204-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $164 per night, adding $328 - $492 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $55 and $328.

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

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 Billings, MT to Riverside, CA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Billings, Montana, to Riverside, California. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,337 and $2,737.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,120 - $2,122
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,337 - $2,737
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,829 - $3,660

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $82 - $164 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Billings, Montana, for about five hours typically runs $766.

What are the best freight companies from Billings to Riverside?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Diversified Transfer & Storage, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Diversified Transfer & Storage, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Billings, MT vs Riverside, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Riverside, side by side with Billings 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.