($841+) Tucson, AZ to Billings, MT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tucson, AZ to Billings, MT

For the 1,320-mile move from Tucson, Arizona, to Billings, Montana, full-service movers cost between $2,392 and $9,750. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $289 - $1,924 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Tucson generally start around $160 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,392 - $5,431
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,802 - $7,103
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,085 - $9,750

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 Tucson to Billings.

Specialty moving services from Tucson, AZ to Billings, MT

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Tucson movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Billings, 60% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Tucson, AZ to Billings, MT

Moving containers from Tucson, Arizona, to Billings, Montana, cost between $1,409 and $4,817. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Tucson typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,409 - $2,548
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,834 - $3,555
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,441 - $4,817

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $72 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $144 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Billings, MT, 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 $673 in Tucson, AZ. 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 Tucson to Billings?

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 Tucson, AZ to Billings, MT

Plan on $824 - $2,283 for a rental moving truck on the 1,320-mile route from Tucson, Arizona, to Billings, Montana. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $404 - $462
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Tucson daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tucson to Billings based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $824 - $1,704
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $927 - $1,891
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,201 - $2,283

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Tucson, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $673.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $404 - $462 for the 1,320-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 $58 and $313, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $144 per night for hotel stops on the 1,320-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $289 - $433.

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

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 Tucson, AZ to Billings, MT

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Tucson, Arizona, to Billings, Montana. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $866 and $2,675.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,231 - $2,385
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,397 - $2,675
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,953 - $3,703

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 $72 - $144 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Tucson, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $673.

What are the best freight companies from Tucson to Billings?

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. Cti, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Cti, 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: Tucson, AZ vs Billings, MT

Good news for your budget: Billings isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Tucson. Cost of living index runs 95 there against 97 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 - 43/100 and 45.57/100 here versus 35/100 and 50.37/100 there.