($560+) Billings, MT to Seattle, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Billings, MT to Seattle, WA

Full-service movers for the 819-mile relocation from Billings, Montana, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $2,245 and $9,949. 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 $361 - $2,404, 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 Seattle:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,245 - $5,622
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,989 - $6,870
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,942 - $9,949

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 Seattle.

Specialty moving services from Billings, MT to Seattle, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 60% of Billings movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Seattle, 92% of movers offer the same service.

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

Washington Movers Conference membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Washington, 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 Billings, MT to Seattle, WA

Moving containers from Billings, Montana, to Seattle, Washington, cost between $1,140 and $3,916. 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 Billings typically costs about $55/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,140 - $2,162
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,480 - $2,829
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,045 - $3,916

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Billings, MT and Seattle, WA. 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 $841 in Billings, MT, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $90 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $180 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 Seattle?

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 Seattle, WA

Renting a moving truck for the 819-mile move from Billings, Montana, to Seattle, Washington, costs between $613 and $1,666, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $313 - $358
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• 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 Seattle based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $613 - $1,156
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $630 - $1,268
• 4+ bedrooms: $797 - $1,666

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 $841.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $313 - $358 for the 819-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 $72 and $391, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $180 per night for hotel stops on the 819-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $361 - $541.

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

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 Seattle, WA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Billings, Montana, to Seattle, Washington. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,082 and $2,285.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $965 - $1,946
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,149 - $2,285
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,527 - $3,132

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 $90 - $180 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Billings, Montana, for about five hours typically runs $841.

What are the best freight companies from Billings to Seattle?

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. Diversified Transfer & Storage, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Diversified Transfer & Storage, Inc. 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: Billings, MT vs Seattle, WA

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