($1,278+) Missoula, MT to Rochester, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Missoula, MT to Rochester, NY

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,168-mile move from Missoula, Montana, to Rochester, New York, with costs ranging from $2,726 - $13,888. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $310 - $2,068. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Missoula and Rochester. Local movers in Missoula typically start around $342 as a base rate plus $150/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,726 - $6,405
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,127 - $8,937
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,287 - $13,888

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 Rochester.

Specialty moving services from Missoula, MT to Rochester, NY

Specialty needs vary by market: 50% of Missoula movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Rochester, 78% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in New York 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 Rochester, NY

Moving containers from Missoula, Montana, to Rochester, New York, cost between $1,656 and $5,750. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Missoula typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,656 - $3,187
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,080 - $4,339
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,767 - $5,750

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $78 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $155 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Rochester, NY, 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 $724 in Missoula, 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 Missoula to Rochester?

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 Rochester, NY

Truck rentals from Missoula, Montana, to Rochester, New York, range from $1,278 - $3,394 for the 2,168-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $713 - $815
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Rochester based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,278 - $2,444
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,317 - $2,770
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,746 - $3,394

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $713 - $815 for the 2,168-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Missoula, Montana, for about 5 hours typically costs around $724.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,168-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $155 per night, adding $310 - $465 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $52 and $310.

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

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 Rochester, NY

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Missoula, Montana, to Rochester, New York, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,664 and $3,577.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,461 - $2,756
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,664 - $3,577
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,446 - $4,695

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 $724.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $78 and $155 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Missoula to Rochester?

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.

Cost of living: Missoula, MT vs Rochester, NY

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Rochester, 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.

Our take

The 2,168-mile move from Missoula, MT, to Rochester, NY, costs between $2,726 and $13,888 with full-service movers, $1,656 - $5,750 with a moving container, and $1,278 - $3,394 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $4,127 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Wegmans Food Markets and Paychex.