($1,188+) Missoula, MT to Pittsburgh, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Missoula, MT to Pittsburgh, PA

Full-service movers for the 2,036-mile relocation from Missoula, Montana, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, cost between $3,076 and $12,979. 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 $314 - $2,092, 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 Pittsburgh:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,076 - $6,652
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,291 - $9,400
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,884 - $12,979

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 Pittsburgh.

Specialty moving services from Missoula, MT to Pittsburgh, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Missoula movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Pittsburgh, 73% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Pennsylvania are typically members of the Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Missoula, MT to Pittsburgh, PA

Moving containers from Missoula, Montana, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,632 and $6,290. 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 Pittsburgh:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,632 - $3,228
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,264 - $4,257
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,833 - $6,290

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 $732, 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 $78 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $157 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Missoula, MT, and Pittsburgh, PA, 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 Pittsburgh?

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 Pittsburgh, PA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,036 miles from Missoula, Montana, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, running $1,286 - $3,481. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $678 - $774
• 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 Pittsburgh based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,286 - $2,269
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,379 - $2,701
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,590 - $3,481

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $678 - $774 for the 2,036-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 $732.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,036-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $157 per night, adding $314 - $471 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $52 and $314.

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

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 Pittsburgh, PA

If you're moving a larger household from Missoula, Montana, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,828 and $3,442.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,530 - $2,819
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,828 - $3,442
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,338 - $5,032

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 $78 - $157 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Missoula, Montana, for about five hours typically runs $732.

What are the best freight companies from Missoula to Pittsburgh?

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 Pittsburgh, PA

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