($782+) Riverside, CA to Billings, MT Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,200-mile move from Riverside, California, to Billings, Montana, with costs ranging from $1,182 - $8,452. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $350 - $2,332. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Riverside and Billings. Local movers in Riverside typically start around $239 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,182 - $4,782
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,586 - $6,436
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,347 - $8,452

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 Riverside to Billings.

Specialty moving services from Riverside, CA to Billings, MT

Specialty needs vary by market: 52% of Riverside movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Billings, 67% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Riverside 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 Riverside, CA to Billings, MT

Moving containers from Riverside, California, to Billings, Montana, cost between $1,198 and $4,274. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Riverside typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,198 - $2,178
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,608 - $3,322
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,156 - $4,274

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $816 in Riverside, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $87 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $175 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Billings, MT, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Riverside 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 Riverside, CA to Billings, MT

Plan on $790 - $2,017 for a rental moving truck on the 1,200-mile route from Riverside, California, to Billings, Montana. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $445 - $509
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Riverside daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $790 - $1,463
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $797 - $1,637
• 4+ bedrooms: $981 - $2,017

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $445 - $509 for the 1,200-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Riverside, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $816.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,200-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $175 per night, adding $350 - $525 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $58 and $350.

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

If you're moving a larger household from Riverside, California, 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 Billings, Montana.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,300 and $2,607.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,134 - $1,981
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,300 - $2,607
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,811 - $3,520

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Riverside, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $816.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $87 - $175 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Riverside 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.

Cost of living: Riverside, 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 Riverside 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.

Our take

A move from Riverside, CA, to Billings, MT, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,182 - $8,452 on the 1,200-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,198 - $4,274, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $790 - $2,017. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,586 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Billings Clinic and First Interstate BancSystem.