($1,355+) Missoula, MT to Baltimore, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Missoula, MT to Baltimore, MD

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,268-mile move from Missoula, Montana, to Baltimore, Maryland, with prices running from $3,149 - $13,596. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $315 - $2,100 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Missoula and Baltimore are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Missoula movers tend to run around $342 as a base rate plus $150/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,149 - $6,885
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,224 - $9,258
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,852 - $13,596

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 Missoula to Baltimore.

Specialty moving services from Missoula, MT to Baltimore, MD

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Missoula movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Baltimore, 95% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Missoula to Baltimore?

Movers licensed to operate in Maryland are typically members of the Maryland Motor Truck Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Missoula, MT to Baltimore, MD

Moving containers from Missoula, Montana, to Baltimore, Maryland, cost between $1,695 and $6,538. 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 Missoula runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Missoula to Baltimore:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,695 - $3,508
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,356 - $4,827
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,332 - $6,538

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $79 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $158 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Baltimore, MD, 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 $735 in Missoula, 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 Missoula to Baltimore?

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 Missoula, MT to Baltimore, MD

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,268 miles from Missoula, Montana, to Baltimore, Maryland, running $1,355 - $3,785. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $758 - $866
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Missoula daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Missoula to Baltimore based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,355 - $2,671
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,497 - $2,964
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,854 - $3,785

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $158 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 Missoula, Montana, usually costs about $735 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,268-mile drive falls between $758 and $866, 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 $53 and $315 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Missoula to Baltimore?

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 Missoula, MT to Baltimore, MD

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 Missoula, Montana, to Baltimore, Maryland. 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 $1,811 and $3,632.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,573 - $2,973
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,811 - $3,632
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,665 - $5,127

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 $79 - $158 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Missoula, Montana, for about five hours typically runs $735.

What are the best freight companies from Missoula to Baltimore?

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.
3. Jones Bros Trucking (4.58/5 stars): Jones Bros Trucking is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Missoula, MT vs Baltimore, MD

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