Moving from Arizona to Idaho
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Boise it is about 859 miles and 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving); the 7 city pairs we price between the two states run from 858 to 976 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~859 miPhoenix → Boise
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,866+2-bedroom, movers
- 7City routes priced
In short
About 4,511 people moved from Arizona to Idaho in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,645), and about 5,130 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Boise it is about 859 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,866 – $5,154 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Idaho
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,511 people a year (±1,645), against about 5,130 (±2,437) from Idaho to Arizona, so Idaho loses about 619 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 4th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Idaho; Idaho took in about 72,442 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Ada County | 531 ±341 |
| Maricopa County | Madison County | 308 ±152 |
| Maricopa County | Canyon County | 276 ±246 |
| Maricopa County | Bannock County | 240 ±137 |
| Pinal County | Madison County | 174 ±233* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Phoenix to Boise, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Arizona and Idaho.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Idaho
At about 859 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,866 – $5,154 for a two-bedroom home and $4,445 – $5,927 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,783 – $3,711; a freight trailer is $1,855 – $2,474.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,899 – $3,866 | $2,087 – $2,783 | $1,392 – $1,855 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,479 – $4,639 | $2,505 – $3,340 | $1,670 – $2,227 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,866 – $5,154 | $2,783 – $3,711 | $1,855 – $2,474 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,445 – $5,927 | $3,201 – $4,268 | $2,134 – $2,845 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,025 – $6,700 | $3,618 – $4,824 | $2,412 – $3,216 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,798 – $7,731 | $4,175 – $5,566 | $2,783 – $3,711 |
Transport only, for an estimated 859 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Arizona to Idaho
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale to Boise | ~858 mi | 3–7 days | $3,861 – $5,148 | $4,440 – $5,920 |
| Phoenix to Boise | ~859 mi | 3–7 days | $3,866 – $5,154 | $4,445 – $5,927 |
| Mesa to Boise | ~866 mi | 3–7 days | $3,897 – $5,196 | $4,482 – $5,975 |
| Tempe to Boise | ~867 mi | 3–7 days | $3,902 – $5,202 | $4,487 – $5,982 |
| Chandler to Boise | ~876 mi | 3–7 days | $3,942 – $5,256 | $4,533 – $6,044 |
| Gilbert to Boise | ~876 mi | 3–7 days | $3,942 – $5,256 | $4,533 – $6,044 |
| Tucson to Boise | ~976 mi | 3–7 days | $4,392 – $5,856 | $5,051 – $6,734 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arizona
52 of the 105 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 231 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 152 vehicle inspections (18.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 231 driver inspections (13.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelback Moving IncPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1635834 | 35 | 0 of 26 | 1 of 35 |
| Just-In Time MovingMesa, AZ · USDOT 1759501 | 32 | 1 of 22 | 0 of 32 |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1829172 | 27 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 27 |
| EZ Moving and Hauling LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 3222455 | 13 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 13 |
| SCM MovingFort Mohave, AZ · USDOT 671253 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona, 105 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arizona directory ranks them. At the Idaho end, 63 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Idaho, moving costs in Idaho, or the reverse trip, Idaho to Arizona. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to Idaho moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Idaho?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Boise, the distance is about 859 miles. From our model that is $3,866 – $5,154 for a two-bedroom home and $4,445 – $5,927 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,783 – $3,711 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,855 – $2,474. Across the 7 city pairs we price between Arizona and Idaho, distances run from 858 to 976 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Idaho take?
Phoenix to Boise is 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to Idaho?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Idaho is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 366 listed movers based in Arizona, 105 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arizona.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to Idaho?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,855 – $2,474 for a two-bedroom home over 859 miles against $3,866 – $5,154 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,783 – $3,711, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Idaho each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,511 people (±1,645) moved from Arizona to Idaho that year, against about 5,130 (±2,437) from Idaho to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 4th-largest source of new residents for Idaho among the states.