($1,239+) Billings, MT to Charleston, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Billings, MT to Charleston, SC

Full-service movers for the 2,121-mile relocation from Billings, Montana, to Charleston, South Carolina, cost between $3,021 and $14,157. 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 $305 - $2,036, 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 Billings typically charge a base rate around $259 plus $105 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,021 - $6,910
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,427 - $8,712
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,142 - $14,157

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 Charleston.

Specialty moving services from Billings, MT to Charleston, SC

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

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

Look for South Carolina Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in South Carolina 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 Billings, MT to Charleston, SC

Moving containers from Billings, Montana, to Charleston, South Carolina, cost between $1,733 and $6,129. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Billings runs about $55/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,733 - $3,103
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,331 - $4,490
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,107 - $6,129

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $76 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $153 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Charleston, SC, 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 $713 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 Charleston?

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 Charleston, SC

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,121 miles from Billings, Montana, to Charleston, South Carolina, running $1,265 - $3,452. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $687 - $785
• Daily insurance: $31/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 Charleston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,265 - $2,318
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,341 - $2,760
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,658 - $3,452

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 $76 and $356.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $153.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $687 and $785 for the 2,121-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 $713 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 Charleston?

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 Charleston, SC

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Billings, Montana, to Charleston, South Carolina, 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 $1,688 and $3,628.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,544 - $2,792
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,688 - $3,628
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,315 - $4,804

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 $76 - $153 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Billings, Montana, for about five hours typically runs $713.

What are the best freight companies from Billings to Charleston?

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 Charleston, SC

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