($785+) Anaheim, CA to Billings, MT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Anaheim, CA to Billings, MT

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,228-mile move from Anaheim, California, to Billings, Montana, with prices running from $1,242 - $8,862. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $411 - $2,740 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Anaheim and Billings are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Anaheim movers tend to run around $182 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,242 - $5,342
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,793 - $6,860
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,859 - $8,862

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 Anaheim to Billings.

Specialty moving services from Anaheim, CA to Billings, MT

Specialty needs vary by market — 84% of Anaheim 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 Anaheim to Billings?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Anaheim, CA to Billings, MT

Moving containers from Anaheim, California, to Billings, Montana, cost between $1,375 and $4,443. 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 Billings. If you go over that window, storage in Anaheim adds around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,375 - $2,479
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,685 - $3,250
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,306 - $4,443

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 Anaheim, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $959, 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 $103 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $206 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Anaheim, CA, and Billings, MT, 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 Anaheim 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 Anaheim, CA to Billings, MT

A rental truck for this 1,228-mile move from Anaheim, California, to Billings, Montana, costs between $810 and $2,332. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $535 - $612
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $27
• Anaheim daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $810 - $1,593
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $911 - $1,820
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,135 - $2,332

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 $103 and $480.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $206.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $535 and $612 for the 1,228-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 $959 for 2 movers in Anaheim, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Anaheim 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 Anaheim, CA to Billings, MT

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 Anaheim, California, to Billings, Montana. 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 $1,334 and $2,873.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,248 - $2,231
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,334 - $2,873
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,808 - $3,481

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 Anaheim, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $959.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $103 and $206 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Anaheim to Billings?

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. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling 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: Anaheim, CA vs Billings, MT

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Billings, side by side with Anaheim 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.