($733+) Sacramento, CA to Billings, MT Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,077-mile move from Sacramento, California, to Billings, Montana, with prices running from $1,191 - $8,130. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $343 - $2,284 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Sacramento and Billings are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Sacramento movers tend to run around $287 as a base rate plus $130/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,191 - $5,215
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,767 - $6,579
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,508 - $8,130

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 Sacramento to Billings.

Specialty moving services from Sacramento, CA to Billings, MT

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Billings?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Sacramento, CA to Billings, MT

Moving containers from Sacramento, California, to Billings, Montana, cost between $1,291 and $4,207. 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 Sacramento runs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,291 - $2,385
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,614 - $3,318
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,136 - $4,207

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 $799 in Sacramento, 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 $86 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $171 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento, CA to Billings, MT

Renting a moving truck for the 1,077-mile move from Sacramento, California, to Billings, Montana, costs between $748 and $2,076, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $391 - $447
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Sacramento daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $748 - $1,336
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $808 - $1,606
• 4+ bedrooms: $994 - $2,076

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $171 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $74 and $371 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $391 - $447 in fuel for the 1,077-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $799 in Sacramento, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

For larger DIY moves from Sacramento, California, 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 Billings, Montana.

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 $1,330 and $2,655.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,083 - $2,166
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,330 - $2,655
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,691 - $3,298

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $86 and $171.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Sacramento, California, for roughly five hours typically average $799.

What are the best freight companies from Sacramento to Billings?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Button Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Button Transportation, 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.

Cost of living: Sacramento, 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 Sacramento 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.