($802+) Billings, MT to Irvine, CA Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Billings, Montana, to Irvine, California, costs between $2,609 and $10,135. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,235-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $369 - $2,460, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Billings and Irvine. For a rough baseline, movers based in Billings tend to start around $259 plus $105/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,609 - $5,525
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,004 - $7,316
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,391 - $10,135

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 Irvine.

Specialty moving services from Billings, MT to Irvine, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 67% of Billings movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Irvine, 56% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Irvine, CA

Moving containers from Billings, Montana, to Irvine, California, cost between $1,222 and $4,148. 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 Irvine:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,222 - $2,384
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,669 - $3,258
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,262 - $4,148

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 Billings, MT, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $861, 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 $92 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $185 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Billings, MT, and Irvine, CA, 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 Billings to Irvine?

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 Irvine, CA

Truck rentals from Billings, Montana, to Irvine, California, range from $802 - $2,115 for the 1,235-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $483 - $552
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• 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 Irvine based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $802 - $1,487
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $859 - $1,821
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,050 - $2,115

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $185 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $80 and $400 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $483 - $552 in fuel for the 1,235-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $861 in Billings, Montana, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Irvine, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Billings, Montana, to Irvine, California, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,258 and $2,451.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,155 - $2,146
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,258 - $2,451
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,758 - $3,591

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $92 - $185 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Billings, Montana, typically costs $861.

What are the best freight companies from Billings to Irvine?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Billings, MT vs Irvine, CA

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

Full-service movers on the 1,235-mile route from Billings, MT, to Irvine, CA, run $2,609 - $10,135 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,222 - $4,148, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $802 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,004, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America and Taco Bell.