($1,027+) Nashville, TN to Billings, MT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to Billings, MT

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,574-mile move from Nashville, Tennessee, to Billings, Montana, with costs ranging from $2,510 - $10,704. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $303 - $2,020. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Nashville and Billings. Local movers in Nashville typically start around $275 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,510 - $5,722
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,079 - $7,618
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,727 - $10,704

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 Nashville to Billings.

Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to Billings, MT

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Nashville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Billings, 60% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Nashville, TN to Billings, MT

Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Billings, Montana, cost between $1,541 and $5,303. 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 Nashville runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,541 - $2,646
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,896 - $3,890
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,710 - $5,303

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $76 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $152 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $707 in Nashville, TN, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Billings, MT, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Nashville to Billings?

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 Nashville, TN to Billings, MT

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,574 miles from Nashville, Tennessee, to Billings, Montana, running $930 - $2,840. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $506 - $578
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Nashville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Nashville to Billings based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $930 - $1,934
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,048 - $2,301
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,321 - $2,840

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $152 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Nashville, Tennessee, usually costs about $707 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,574-mile drive falls between $506 and $578, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $51 and $303 to your total.

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

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 Nashville, TN to Billings, MT

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Nashville, Tennessee, to Billings, Montana. 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 $909 and $2,927.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,375 - $2,381
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,486 - $2,927
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,003 - $3,913

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Nashville, Tennessee, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $707.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $76 - $152 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 Nashville to Billings?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. OLD South Freight Service, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): OLD South Freight Service, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Nashville, TN vs Billings, MT

Good news for your budget: Billings isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Nashville. Cost of living index runs 95 there against 105 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 - 96/100 and 50.9/100 here versus 35/100 and 50.37/100 there.