($1,055+) Missoula, MT to Garland, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Missoula, MT to Garland, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Missoula, Montana, to Garland, Texas, costs between $2,931 and $12,477. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,676-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $323 - $2,156, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Missoula and Garland. For a rough baseline, movers based in Missoula tend to start around $342 plus $150/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,931 - $6,168
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,840 - $8,148
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,095 - $12,477

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 Garland.

Specialty moving services from Missoula, MT to Garland, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Missoula movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Garland, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

Southwest Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Texas, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with 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 Garland, TX

Moving containers from Missoula, Montana, to Garland, Texas, cost between $1,601 and $5,332. 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 Missoula typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,601 - $2,900
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,029 - $3,977
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,579 - $5,332

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Missoula, MT and Garland, 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 $755 in Missoula, MT, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $81 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $162 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 Missoula to Garland?

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 Garland, TX

Truck rentals from Missoula, Montana, to Garland, Texas, range from $1,024 - $3,065 for the 1,676-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $575 - $657
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Garland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,024 - $2,087
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,152 - $2,267
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,467 - $3,065

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Missoula, Montana, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $755.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $575 - $657 for the 1,676-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 $65 and $350, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $162 per night for hotel stops on the 1,676-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $323 - $485.

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

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 Garland, TX

For larger DIY moves from Missoula, 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 Garland, 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 $1,654 and $3,182.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,399 - $2,714
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,654 - $3,182
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,106 - $4,093

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Missoula, Montana, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $755.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $81 - $162 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 Missoula to Garland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Jones Bros Trucking (4.58/5 stars): Jones Bros Trucking is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Missoula, MT vs Garland, TX

Good news for your budget: Garland isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Missoula. Cost of living index runs 100 there against 113 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 45/100 and 66.73/100 here versus 40/100 and 62.87/100 there.