($695+) Missoula, MT to Oakland, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Missoula, MT to Oakland, CA

Full-service movers for the 971-mile relocation from Missoula, Montana, to Oakland, California, cost between $2,390 and $9,775. 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 $439 - $2,924, 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 Missoula typically charge a base rate around $342 plus $150 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,390 - $6,019
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,990 - $7,295
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,096 - $9,775

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 Missoula to Oakland.

Specialty moving services from Missoula, MT to Oakland, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Missoula movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Oakland, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Missoula to Oakland?

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California beyond this list.

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 Missoula, MT to Oakland, CA

Moving containers from Missoula, Montana, to Oakland, California, cost between $1,137 and $3,853. 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 Oakland. If you go over that window, storage in Missoula adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Missoula to Oakland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,137 - $2,111
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,555 - $3,178
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,012 - $3,853

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 Missoula, MT, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $1,023, 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 $110 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $219 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Missoula, MT, and Oakland, CA, 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 Missoula to Oakland?

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 Missoula, MT to Oakland, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 971 miles from Missoula, Montana, to Oakland, California, running $661 - $1,919. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $452 - $516
• Daily insurance: $44/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Missoula daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Missoula to Oakland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $661 - $1,239
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $750 - $1,488
• 4+ bedrooms: $905 - $1,919

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $219 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Missoula, Montana, usually costs about $1,023 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 971-mile drive falls between $452 and $516, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $73 and $439 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Missoula to Oakland?

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 Missoula, MT to Oakland, CA

For larger DIY moves from Missoula, 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 Oakland, California.

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 $1,268 and $2,396.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,034 - $1,939
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,268 - $2,396
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,593 - $3,082

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 Missoula, Montana, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,023.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $110 and $219 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Missoula to Oakland?

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. Jones Bros Trucking (4.58/5 stars): Jones Bros Trucking 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: Missoula, MT vs Oakland, CA

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