($1,431+) Missoula, MT to Chesapeake, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Missoula, MT to Chesapeake, VA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,471-mile move from Missoula, Montana, to Chesapeake, Virginia, with costs ranging from $2,999 - $13,850. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $328 - $2,188. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Missoula and Chesapeake. Local movers in Missoula typically start around $342 as a base rate plus $150/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,999 - $6,822
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,540 - $9,610
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,787 - $13,850

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 Chesapeake.

Specialty moving services from Missoula, MT to Chesapeake, VA

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

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

Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Virginia, 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 Missoula, MT to Chesapeake, VA

Moving containers from Missoula, Montana, to Chesapeake, Virginia, cost between $1,948 and $7,127. 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 Chesapeake. If you go over that window, storage in Missoula adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,948 - $3,447
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,355 - $5,246
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,375 - $7,127

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 Missoula, MT, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $766, 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 $82 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $164 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Missoula, MT, and Chesapeake, VA, 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 Missoula to Chesapeake?

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 Chesapeake, VA

A rental truck for this 2,471-mile move from Missoula, Montana, to Chesapeake, Virginia, costs between $1,374 and $4,127. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $860 - $983
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Chesapeake based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,374 - $2,770
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,503 - $3,465
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,918 - $4,127

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $82 and $383.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $164.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $860 and $983 for the 2,471-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $766 for 2 movers in Missoula, Montana, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Chesapeake, VA

For larger DIY moves from Missoula, Montana, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Chesapeake, Virginia.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $2,000 and $3,873.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,619 - $3,265
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,000 - $3,873
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,780 - $5,207

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 $82 - $164 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Missoula, Montana, for about five hours typically runs $766.

What are the best freight companies from Missoula to Chesapeake?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Jones Bros Trucking (4.58/5 stars): Jones Bros Trucking is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Missoula, MT vs Chesapeake, VA

Day-to-day costs in Chesapeake are close to what you're used to in Missoula: cost of living index of 104 versus 113, with average rent of $1,800/mo compared to $1,322/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 45/100 and 66.73/100 in Missoula versus 21/100 and 70.88/100 in Chesapeake.