($735+) Billings, MT to Oakland, CA Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,161-mile relocation from Billings, Montana, to Oakland, California, cost between $2,615 and $9,960. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $406 - $2,708, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Billings typically charge a base rate around $259 plus $105 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,615 - $5,600
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,932 - $7,274
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,300 - $9,960

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 Oakland.

Specialty moving services from Billings, MT to Oakland, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 67% of Billings movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Oakland, 53% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Billings, MT to Oakland, CA

Moving containers from Billings, Montana, to Oakland, California, cost between $1,214 and $3,977. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Billings costs roughly $55/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,214 - $2,272
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,486 - $3,101
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,200 - $3,977

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $102 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $203 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Oakland, 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 $948 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 Oakland?

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 Oakland, CA

Truck rentals from Billings, Montana, to Oakland, California, range from $735 - $1,988 for the 1,161-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $500 - $572
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• 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 Oakland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $735 - $1,358
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $826 - $1,664
• 4+ bedrooms: $988 - $1,988

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $102 and $474.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $203.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $500 and $572 for the 1,161-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $948 for 2 movers in Billings, Montana, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,213 and $2,482.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,114 - $2,064
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,213 - $2,482
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,778 - $3,182

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Billings, Montana, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $948.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $102 - $203 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Billings to Oakland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.

Cost of living: Billings, MT vs Oakland, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Oakland, 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.

Our take

A move from Billings, MT, to Oakland, CA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,615 - $9,960 on the 1,161-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,214 - $3,977, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $735 - $1,988. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,932 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Kaiser Permanente and Dreyer's.