($597+) Billings, MT to Minneapolis, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Billings, MT to Minneapolis, MN

For the 839-mile move from Billings, Montana, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, full-service movers cost between $2,147 and $10,050. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $299 - $1,996 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Billings generally start around $259 plus $105 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,147 - $5,633
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,020 - $7,202
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,066 - $10,050

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 Minneapolis.

Specialty moving services from Billings, MT to Minneapolis, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 60% of Billings movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Minneapolis, 91% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Minnesota Transport Services Association, the group most Minnesota 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 Minneapolis, MN

Moving containers from Billings, Montana, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,083 and $3,890. 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 Billings typically costs about $55/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,083 - $2,166
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,436 - $2,862
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,969 - $3,890

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $75 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $150 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Minneapolis, MN, 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 $699 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 Minneapolis?

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 Minneapolis, MN

A rental truck for this 839-mile move from Billings, Montana, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, costs between $615 and $1,672. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $266 - $304
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Minneapolis based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $615 - $1,160
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $651 - $1,310
• 4+ bedrooms: $847 - $1,672

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $75 and $349.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $150.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $266 and $304 for the 839-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $699 for 2 movers in Billings, Montana, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Minneapolis, MN

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 Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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 $1,184 and $2,243.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,047 - $1,837
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,184 - $2,243
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,559 - $3,051

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 $699.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $150 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 Minneapolis?

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

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Billings and Minneapolis to plan around. Cost of living index: 95 vs. 107. Average rent: $1,300/mo vs. $1,484/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 35 vs. 71. Safety index: 50.37 vs. 43.94.