($1,356+) Billings, MT to Boston, MA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Billings, MT to Boston, MA

Full-service movers for the 2,216-mile relocation from Billings, Montana, to Boston, Massachusetts, cost between $2,974 and $14,876. 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 $352 - $2,348, 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 Boston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,974 - $6,872
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,538 - $9,137
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,357 - $14,876

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 Boston.

Specialty moving services from Billings, MT to Boston, MA

Specialty needs vary by market — 60% of Billings movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Boston, 96% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Massachusetts are typically members of the Massachusetts Movers 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 Billings, MT to Boston, MA

Moving containers from Billings, Montana, to Boston, Massachusetts, cost between $1,779 and $6,443. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Billings typically costs about $55/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,779 - $3,292
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,258 - $4,902
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,974 - $6,443

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 $822, 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 $88 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $176 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Billings, MT, and Boston, MA, 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 Boston?

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 Boston, MA

Plan on $1,382 - $3,820 for a rental moving truck on the 2,216-mile route from Billings, Montana, to Boston, Massachusetts. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $828 - $946
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Boston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,382 - $2,645
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,467 - $3,027
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,746 - $3,820

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Billings, Montana, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $822.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $828 - $946 for the 2,216-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $70 and $382, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $176 per night for hotel stops on the 2,216-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $352 - $528.

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

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 Boston, MA

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 Boston, Massachusetts. 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 $1,806 and $3,619.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,649 - $3,144
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,806 - $3,619
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,379 - $5,256

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 Billings, Montana, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $822.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $88 and $176 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Billings to Boston?

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. 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 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: Billings, MT vs Boston, MA

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