($845+) Plano, TX to Billings, MT Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,325-mile move from Plano, Texas, to Billings, Montana, with costs ranging from $2,239 - $8,992. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $316 - $2,104. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Plano and Billings. Local movers in Plano typically start around $181 as a base rate plus $92/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,239 - $5,077
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,853 - $6,596
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,145 - $8,992

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 Plano to Billings.

Specialty moving services from Plano, TX to Billings, MT

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Plano 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 Plano to Billings?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Plano, TX to Billings, MT

Moving containers from Plano, Texas, to Billings, Montana, cost between $1,311 and $4,676. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Plano typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,311 - $2,649
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,674 - $3,588
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,415 - $4,676

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $736 in Plano, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $79 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $158 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Billings, MT, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Plano 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 Plano, TX to Billings, MT

A rental truck for this 1,325-mile move from Plano, Texas, to Billings, Montana, costs between $897 and $2,344. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $444 - $507
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Plano daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $897 - $1,698
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $895 - $1,921
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,126 - $2,344

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 $79 and $368.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $158.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $444 and $507 for the 1,325-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 $736 for 2 movers in Plano, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Plano 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 Plano, TX to Billings, MT

If you're moving a larger household from Plano, Texas, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Billings, Montana.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,438 and $2,757.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,291 - $2,337
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,438 - $2,757
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,836 - $3,930

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 $79 - $158 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Plano, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $736.

What are the best freight companies from Plano to Billings?

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. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight 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: Plano, TX vs Billings, MT

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