($1,176+) Billings, MT to Richmond, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Billings, MT to Richmond, VA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,036-mile move from Billings, Montana, to Richmond, Virginia, with costs ranging from $3,136 - $13,253. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $285 - $1,900. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Billings and Richmond. Local movers in Billings typically start around $259 as a base rate plus $105/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,136 - $6,389
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,997 - $9,582
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,805 - $13,253

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 Richmond.

Specialty moving services from Billings, MT to Richmond, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 60% of Billings movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Richmond, 89% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Virginia are typically members of the Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s 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 Richmond, VA

Moving containers from Billings, Montana, to Richmond, Virginia, cost between $1,683 and $6,169. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Richmond. If you go over that window, storage in Billings adds around $55/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,683 - $3,100
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,177 - $4,302
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,042 - $6,169

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $71 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $143 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Richmond, VA, 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 $665 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 Richmond?

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 Richmond, VA

A rental truck for this 2,036-mile move from Billings, Montana, to Richmond, Virginia, costs between $1,286 and $3,515. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $615 - $703
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• 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 Richmond based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,286 - $2,411
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,353 - $2,785
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,674 - $3,515

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $143 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 $62 and $309 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $615 - $703 in fuel for the 2,036-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $665 in Billings, Montana, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Richmond, VA

If you're moving a larger household from Billings, Montana, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Richmond, Virginia.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,671 and $3,442.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,484 - $2,733
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,671 - $3,442
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,505 - $4,693

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 $71 - $143 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 $665.

What are the best freight companies from Billings to Richmond?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
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 facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Billings, MT vs Richmond, VA

Good news for your budget: Richmond isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Billings. Cost of living index runs 95 there against 95 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 35/100 and 50.37/100 here versus 51/100 and 51.55/100 there.