($1,039+) Billings, MT to Birmingham, AL Movers
Moving from Billings, MT, to Birmingham, AL, runs anywhere from $1,039 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $12,001 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 1,705 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 4 to 15 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,782, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $12,001 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,407 - $5,445, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $1,039 - $2,681.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Billings, MT, to Birmingham, AL. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,580 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Billings, MT to Birmingham, AL
There are 3 main ways to move from Billings to Birmingham: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $3,580 - $7,979. Moving containers run about 46% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 69% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 4 to 15 days for this 1,705-mile route, depending on which option you go with.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,705-mile route from Billings to Birmingham, broken down by home size:
- A studio or 1-bedroom move runs $2,782 - $5,962 with full-service movers, $1,407 - $2,708 with a container, $1,039 - $1,998 with a rental truck, or $1,386 - $2,537 by freight.
- A 2 - 3 bedroom home costs $3,580 - $7,979 full-service, $1,931 - $3,983 by container, $1,103 - $2,238 by rental truck, or $1,485 - $3,031 by freight.
- A larger 4+ bedroom household runs $6,571 - $12,001 full-service, $2,507 - $5,445 by container, $1,348 - $2,681 by rental truck, or $1,985 - $4,149 by freight.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated October 30, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Billings, MT to Birmingham, AL
Full-service movers for the 1,705-mile relocation from Billings, Montana, to Birmingham, Alabama, cost between $2,782 and $12,001. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $275 - $1,836, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Billings typically charge a base rate around $259 plus $105 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Billings to Birmingham:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,782 - $5,962
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,580 - $7,979
- 4+ bedrooms: $6,571 - $12,001
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 Billings to Birmingham.
Pro tip: Moving company rates climb during peak moving season (May –-September) when demand peaks. Scheduling your move outside of that window can lead to noticeably lower costs and better availability.
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Specialty moving services from Billings, MT to Birmingham, AL
Specialty needs vary by market: 67% of Billings movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Birmingham, 58% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing50% of local movers | $459 - $4,590 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready67% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: Baker Transfer & Storage | $184 - $1,102/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $275 - $2,203 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs | $918 - $2,754 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,295 - $9,180 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $688 - $1,306 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items26% nationally | $918 - $2,295 |
| Piano | Any piano type17% of local movers40% nationallyTop pick: Aaron's Back Company | $734 - $3,213 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling | $275 - $1,377 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect9% nationally | $597 - $1,836 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $275 - $13,770+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $275 - $3,213+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Billings to Birmingham?
Look for Alabama Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Alabama beyond this list.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Billings, MT. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.
Moving container costs from Billings, MT to Birmingham, AL
Moving containers from Billings, Montana, to Birmingham, Alabama, cost between $1,407 and $5,445. 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 Birmingham. If you go over that window, storage in Billings adds around $55/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Billings to Birmingham:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,407 - $2,708
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,931 - $3,983
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,507 - $5,445
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $69 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $138 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
- Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $643 in Billings, MT, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
- Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Birmingham, AL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Montana to Alabama move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,407. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $1,931 - $3,983.
What are the best moving containers Billings to Birmingham?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Billings to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Billings:
Moving truck rental costs from Billings, MT to Birmingham, AL
Truck rentals from Billings, Montana, to Birmingham, Alabama, range from $1,039 - $2,681 for the 1,705-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:
- Fuel for the drive: $498 - $569
- Daily insurance: $28/day
- Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
- Billings daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.89
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Billings to Birmingham based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,039 - $1,998
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,103 - $2,238
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,348 - $2,681
Pro tip: Truck rental pricing for a move from Billings to Birmingham starts at $1,039 - $2,681, but that number does not tell the whole story. Fuel ($498 - $569), overnight lodging ($138/night), meals, and equipment rentals are all separate. Plan for roughly $600 - $1,200 more on top of fuel and lodging to cover meals, equipment, and other extras.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Billings, Montana, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $643.
- Gas: Fuel costs total $498 - $569 for the 1,705-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 $55 and $298, depending on what you need.
- Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
- Lodging: Budget around $138 per night for hotel stops on the 1,705-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $275 - $413.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Billings to Birmingham?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Billings, MT to Birmingham, AL
For larger DIY moves from Billings, 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 Birmingham, Alabama.
Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,485 and $3,031.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Billings to Birmingham:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,386 - $2,537
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,485 - $3,031
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,985 - $4,149
Pro tip: Freight pricing rewards efficient packing. Trailers are 8 feet tall and accessed via a 4-foot ramp, so technique matters, especially for heavy pieces. Since each additional linear foot adds to your quote, packing strategically is one of the easiest ways to control costs.
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 $69 - $138 more per foot.
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Billings, Montana, for about five hours typically runs $643.
What are the best freight companies from Billings to Birmingham?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
Pro tip: If speed matters on your move from Billings to Birmingham, freight trailers are one of the fastest interstate options available, second only to renting a truck and driving it yourself. The tradeoff is that freight works best when you're ready to receive your belongings on the other end. If your timeline is tight on the receiving side or you need a short storage buffer, a moving container might be a better fit.
Cost of living: Billings, MT vs Birmingham, AL
Good news for your budget: Birmingham isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Billings. Cost of living index runs 87 there against 95 here. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. For reference, walkability and safety scores are 35/100 and 50.37/100 here versus 33/100 and 38.36/100 there.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Birmingham, AL to Billings, MT guide.
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Our take
How you handle your interstate move from Billings, MT, to Birmingham, AL, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,782 - $12,001 on the 1,705-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,407 - $5,445 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,039 - $2,681 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,580 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Encompass Health and Regions Bank.
FAQs: Moving from Billings, MT, to Birmingham, AL
How long does a move from Billings, MT to Birmingham, AL take?
Full-service movers and container companies typically complete this route in 4 to 15 days, since carriers consolidate shipments heading the same direction. Freight trailers are often one of the faster options outside of driving yourself, though you'll need to be ready to receive your shipment on arrival. Driving a rental truck yourself puts the schedule entirely in your hands.
What are the best neighborhoods in Birmingham?
For families, Oxmoor, Crestwood South, and Redmont Park are worth a look in Birmingham. If you're moving solo or without kids, Central City, Five Points South, and Highland Park tend to be popular picks instead.
What is the cheapest way to move from Billings, MT to Birmingham, AL?
Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $1,103 - $2,238. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.
Is Birmingham a safe place to live?
Birmingham has a safety index of 38.36 out of 100 and a crime index of 61.64, compared to 50.37 and 48.63 in Billings. Neither figure tells the whole story on its own, so it's worth digging into specific neighborhoods before you commit to an address.
What size moving truck do I need for this route?
Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
What percentage of Billings movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 17% of movers in Billings handle piano moves, compared to 40% nationally.