($1,316+) Billings, MT to Jacksonville, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Billings, MT to Jacksonville, FL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,163-mile move from Billings, Montana, to Jacksonville, Florida, with costs ranging from $2,921 - $13,883. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $286 - $1,908. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Billings and Jacksonville. Local movers in Billings typically start around $259 as a base rate plus $105/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,921 - $6,859
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,461 - $9,660
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,806 - $13,883

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 Jacksonville.

Specialty moving services from Billings, MT to Jacksonville, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 60% of Billings movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Jacksonville, 75% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Billings to Jacksonville?

All three below meet the standards set by the Professional Movers Association of Florida, the group most Florida movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Billings, MT to Jacksonville, FL

Moving containers from Billings, Montana, to Jacksonville, Florida, cost between $1,704 and $6,348. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Billings costs roughly $55/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,704 - $3,279
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,138 - $4,415
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,934 - $6,348

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $72 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $143 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Jacksonville, FL, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $668 in Billings, MT. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Billings to Jacksonville?

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 Billings, MT to Jacksonville, FL

Renting a moving truck for the 2,163-mile move from Billings, Montana, to Jacksonville, Florida, costs between $1,290 and $3,671, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $657 - $750
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Billings daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,290 - $2,441
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,424 - $2,996
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,799 - $3,671

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $143 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 $62 and $310 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $657 - $750 in fuel for the 2,163-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $668 in Billings, Montana, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Billings to Jacksonville?

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 Billings, MT to Jacksonville, FL

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Billings, Montana, to Jacksonville, Florida, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,854 and $3,569.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,565 - $2,952
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,854 - $3,569
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,569 - $4,827

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Billings, Montana, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $668.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $72 - $143 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 Billings to Jacksonville?

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. Diversified Transfer & Storage, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Diversified Transfer & Storage, 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: Billings, MT vs Jacksonville, FL

Day-to-day costs in Jacksonville are close to what you're used to in Billings: cost of living index of 96 versus 95, with average rent of $1,520/mo compared to $1,300/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 35/100 and 50.37/100 in Billings versus 26/100 and 43.62/100 in Jacksonville.