($1,137+) Billings, MT to Harrisburg, PA Movers
Moving from Billings, MT, to Harrisburg, PA, runs anywhere from $1,183 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $12,460 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 1,891 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 5 to 16 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,769, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $12,460 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,647 - $5,879, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $1,183 - $3,156.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Billings, MT, to Harrisburg, PA. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,934 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Billings, MT to Harrisburg, PA
Moving options from Billings to Harrisburg fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. A 2-3 bedroom full-service move costs $3,934 - $9,352 on this route, with movers handling all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 30% less for the same home size, and rental trucks are around 60% less, though both require you to handle the loading. This 1,891-mile route typically takes 5 to 16 days door to door.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,891-mile route from Billings to Harrisburg, broken down by home size:
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Rental truck | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $2,769 - $6,280 | $1,647 - $3,057 | $1,183 - $2,144 | $1,425 - $2,779 |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | $3,934 - $9,352 | $2,192 - $4,368 | $1,292 - $2,551 | $1,586 - $3,494 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $7,732 - $12,460 | $2,998 - $5,879 | $1,504 - $3,156 | $2,216 - $4,474 |
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Billings, MT to Harrisburg, PA
Full-service movers for the 1,891-mile relocation from Billings, Montana, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, cost between $2,769 and $12,460. 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 $279 - $1,860, 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 Harrisburg:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,769 - $6,280
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,934 - $9,352
- 4+ bedrooms: $7,732 - $12,460
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 Harrisburg.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Montana to Pennsylvania. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Moving company rates climb during peak moving season (May –-September) when demand peaks. Scheduling your move outside of that window can lead to noticeably lower costs and better availability.
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Specialty moving services from Billings, MT to Harrisburg, PA
Specialty needs vary by market — 60% of Billings movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Harrisburg, 79% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing80% of local movers | $465 - $4,650 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready60% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: Baker Transfer & Storage | $186 - $1,116/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $279 - $2,232 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs40% of local movers | $930 - $2,790 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,325 - $9,300 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $697 - $1,323 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items20% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Aaron's Back Company | $930 - $2,325 |
| Piano | Any piano type60% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: Aaron's Back Company | $744 - $3,255 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling40% of local movers | $279 - $1,395 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect20% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Aaron's Back Company | $605 - $1,860 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $279 - $13,950+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $279 - $3,255+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Billings to Harrisburg?
Movers licensed to operate in Pennsylvania are typically members of the Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Billings, MT. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.
Moving container costs from Billings, MT to Harrisburg, PA
Moving containers from Billings, Montana, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,647 and $5,879. 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 Harrisburg:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,647 - $3,057
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,192 - $4,368
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,998 - $5,879
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $70 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $140 per month.
- Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Harrisburg, PA, 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 $651 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.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,647. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $2,192 - $4,368, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers Billings to Harrisburg?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Billings to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Billings:
- Aaron's Back Company (4.9/5), 18 years in business
- Baker Transfer & Storage (4.2/5), 15 years in business
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.8/5)
Moving truck rental costs from Billings, MT to Harrisburg, PA
Renting a moving truck for the 1,891-mile move from Billings, Montana, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, costs between $1,183 and $3,156, before these typical add-ons:
- Fuel for the drive: $560 - $640
- Daily insurance: $28/day
- Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
- Billings daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.89
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Billings to Harrisburg based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,183 - $2,144
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,292 - $2,551
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,504 - $3,156
Pro tip: Truck rental pricing for a move from Billings to Harrisburg starts at $1,183 - $3,156, but that number does not tell the whole story. Fuel ($560 - $640) , overnight lodging ($140/night), meals, and equipment rentals are all separate. Plan for an additional $600 - $1,200 on top of your base rate to cover those costs.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
- Lodging: Budget around $140 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 Billings, Montana, usually costs about $651 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
- Gas: Fuel for the 1,891-mile drive falls between $560 and $640, 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 $47 and $279 to your total.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Billings to Harrisburg?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Harrisburg, PA
Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Billings, Montana, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 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. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,586 and $3,494.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Billings to Harrisburg:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,425 - $2,779
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,586 - $3,494
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,216 - $4,474
Pro tip: Freight trailers offer generous space but reward good packing strategy. The 4-foot ramp can be challenging for large or heavy pieces, and using the full 8-foot height takes careful stacking. Because you're billed by the linear foot, maximizing vertical space keeps your costs lower.
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 $70 - $140 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 $651.
What are the best freight companies from Billings to Harrisburg?
- 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.
- 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.
- Diversified Transfer & Storage, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Diversified Transfer & Storage, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.
Pro tip: One of the biggest advantages of freight trailers is speed. For an interstate move, freight delivery is one of the fastest options you have short of driving a rental truck yourself. It's a smart choice when your timeline is firm and you'll be ready to receive your shipment. If there's any chance your new place won't be ready or you need a few weeks of storage, a moving container with built-in storage may serve you better.
Cost of living: Billings, MT vs Harrisburg, PA
There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Billings and Harrisburg to plan around. Cost of living index: 95 vs. 90. Average rent: $1,300/mo vs. $1,200/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 35 vs. 68. Safety index: 50.37 vs. 35.82.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Harrisburg, PA to Billings, MT guide.
Why use moveBuddha to find your mover:
We've processed 1 real quotes from Montana to Pennsylvania over the past 3 months, giving us some of the most up-to-date pricing data around. Running your move through our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and steer clear of bad actors. There are 11 movers in our Montana network to compare for this 1,891-mile move.
Our take
For a move from Billings, MT, to Harrisburg, PA, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,769 for a studio to $12,460 for a 4 - 5 bedroom home on the 1,891-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,647 - $5,879. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,183 - $3,156, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,934 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Valenti Mid-Atlantic Management LLC.
FAQs: Moving from Billings, MT, to Harrisburg, PA
How do I know a mover is licensed in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires moving companies that transport household goods within the state to obtain a license from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC). Licenses are renewed every 1 to 2 years.
What is the best time of year to move from Billings, MT to Harrisburg, PA?
Aim for a move between October and March, when demand drops and rates tend to be lower across all service types. Peak season runs mid-May through mid-September, and weekends and month-end dates are pricier regardless of season. A midweek, mid-month date outside peak season is your best bet for saving money.
What size moving truck do I need for this route?
Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 3 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
Is Harrisburg a safe place to live?
Harrisburg has a safety index of 35.82 out of 100 and a crime index of 64.18, compared to 50.37 and 48.63 in Billings. Neither figure tells the whole story on its own, so it's worth digging into specific neighborhoods before you commit to an address.
What is the cheapest way to move from Billings, MT to Harrisburg, PA?
Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $1,292 - $2,551. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.
What percentage of Billings movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 60% of movers in Billings handle piano moves, and 20% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.
