($1,415+) Norfolk, VA to Missoula, MT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Norfolk, VA to Missoula, MT

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,486-mile move from Norfolk, Virginia, to Missoula, Montana, with prices running from $2,499 - $11,573. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $299 - $1,996 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Norfolk and Missoula are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Norfolk movers tend to run around $220 as a base rate plus $89/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,499 - $5,530
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,686 - $7,781
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,655 - $11,573

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 Norfolk to Missoula.

Specialty moving services from Norfolk, VA to Missoula, MT

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

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

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 Norfolk, VA to Missoula, MT

Moving containers from Norfolk, Virginia, to Missoula, Montana, cost between $1,810 and $6,831. 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 Missoula. If you go over that window, storage in Norfolk adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,810 - $3,614
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,565 - $5,230
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,531 - $6,831

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $75 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $150 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 $699 in Norfolk, VA, 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 Missoula, MT, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Norfolk to Missoula?

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 Norfolk, VA to Missoula, MT

Truck rentals from Norfolk, Virginia, to Missoula, Montana, range from $1,532 - $4,330 for the 2,486-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $789 - $902
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Norfolk daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Norfolk to Missoula based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,532 - $2,796
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,580 - $3,462
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,056 - $4,330

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $789 - $902 for the 2,486-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Norfolk, Virginia, for about 5 hours typically costs around $699.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,486-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $150 per night, adding $299 - $449 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $50 and $299.

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

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 Norfolk, VA to Missoula, MT

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Norfolk, Virginia, to Missoula, Montana. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $2,052 and $4,225.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,714 - $3,090
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,052 - $4,225
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,556 - $5,409

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $75 and $150.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Norfolk, Virginia, for roughly five hours typically average $699.

What are the best freight companies from Norfolk to Missoula?

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. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, 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: Norfolk, VA vs Missoula, MT

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