($1,078+) Billings, MT to McAllen, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Billings, MT to McAllen, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,724-mile relocation from Billings, Montana, to McAllen, Texas, cost between $2,689 and $12,199. 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 $262 - $1,748, 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 McAllen:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,689 - $6,437
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,943 - $8,532
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,025 - $12,199

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 McAllen.

Specialty moving services from Billings, MT to McAllen, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 60% of Billings movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McAllen, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas 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 McAllen, TX

Moving containers from Billings, Montana, to McAllen, Texas, cost between $1,490 and $5,270. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to McAllen. If you go over that window, storage in Billings adds around $55/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,490 - $2,982
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,083 - $3,889
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,654 - $5,270

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Billings, MT and McAllen, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $612 in Billings, MT, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $66 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $131 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Billings to McAllen?

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 McAllen, TX

Plan on $1,078 - $3,046 for a rental moving truck on the 1,724-mile route from Billings, Montana, to McAllen, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $479 - $548
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• 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 McAllen based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,078 - $1,951
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,087 - $2,345
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,398 - $3,046

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Billings, Montana, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $612.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $479 - $548 for the 1,724-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $52 and $284, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $131 per night for hotel stops on the 1,724-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $262 - $393.

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

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 McAllen, TX

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 McAllen, Texas.

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 $1,635 and $3,143.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,313 - $2,606
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,635 - $3,143
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,102 - $4,346

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 $66 - $131 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Billings, Montana, for about five hours typically runs $612.

What are the best freight companies from Billings to McAllen?

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 McAllen, TX

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