Moving from Long Beach, CA to Boise, ID
About 803 miles across a state line, from California into Idaho, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Long Beach, CA to Boise, ID covers about 803 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,614 – $4,818 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 639 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 803 miles between California and Idaho, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $3,614 – $4,818 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Long Beach to Boise
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,710 – $3,614 | $1,951 – $2,602 | $1,301 – $1,734 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,252 – $4,336 | $2,342 – $3,122 | $1,561 – $2,081 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,614 – $4,818 | $2,602 – $3,469 | $1,734 – $2,313 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,156 – $5,541 | $2,992 – $3,989 | $1,995 – $2,660 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,698 – $6,263 | $3,382 – $4,510 | $2,255 – $3,006 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,420 – $7,227 | $3,903 – $5,203 | $2,602 – $3,469 |
Transport only, for an estimated 803 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Long Beach to Boise
803 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,015. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,614 to $4,818, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Long Beach to Boise
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 639 people a year (±294) moved from Los Angeles County, CA, home to Long Beach, to Ada County, ID, home to Boise. Going the other way: about 74 people a year (±51). Movers from Los Angeles County make up 2.0% of the 31,351 people a year who moved into Ada County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 15,385 people a year (±2,919) moving from California to Idaho and about 6,509 people a year (±1,562) from Idaho to California — a net gain for Idaho of about 8,876 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Orange County, CA | 38,761 ±2,562 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 34,920 ±2,839 |
| Riverside County, CA | 23,292 ±2,434 |
| Clark County, NV | 12,873 ±1,782 |
| Kern County, CA | 10,503 ±1,253 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Canyon County, ID | 3,357 ±924 |
| Orange County, CA | 1,192 ±462 |
| Bannock County, ID | 1,162 ±362 |
| San Diego County, CA | 737 ±570 |
| Twin Falls County, ID | 734 ±269 |
Licensed movers at each end
106 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Long Beach (430 counting those licensed only inside California). 66 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.1% of their 378 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Happy AcmeUSDOT 3136064 | Los Angeles · 19 mi | 31 trucks | 61 | 20.5% of 39 |
| Pro Movers IncUSDOT 2211293 | Anaheim · 19 mi | 13 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Lucky Transportation CompanyUSDOT 586392 | City Industry · 22 mi | 12 trucks | 21 | 0.0% of 14 |
| 123 Moving and StorageUSDOT 2074992 | Los Angeles · 12 mi | 11 trucks | 15 | 13.3% of 15 |
| Terry Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 649215 | Lake Forest · 30 mi | 11 trucks | 10 | 42.9% of 7 |
| Garidelles Moving & Walters TransferUSDOT 1575046 | Los Angeles · 21 mi | 10 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Boise end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Boise: Peasley Transfer & Storage Co (Boise, 30 trucks), Merchants Moving & Storage LLC (Boise, 15 trucks), Air Van (Boise, 11 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Idaho LLC (Garden City, 11 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from California into Idaho, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Long Beach to Boise
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 803 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Boise
A local move inside Boise later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Boise are Missoula (about 290 mi), Ogden (about 317 mi), Spokane (about 333 mi).
Other routes from Long Beach
All routes from Long Beach, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach to Fontana, CA | ~56 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Long Beach to Tucson, AZ | ~503 mi | $2,264 – $3,018 |
Also moving to Boise: from Spokane, WA, from Salt Lake City, UT, from Provo, UT, from Reno, NV.
Long Beach to Boise moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Long Beach to Boise?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 803 miles cost about $2,710 – $3,614 for a studio, $3,614 – $4,818 for a two-bedroom home and $4,156 – $5,541 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Long Beach to Boise take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Long Beach to Boise?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,734 – $2,313 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,614 – $4,818 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,602 – $3,469.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Long Beach to Boise?
Yes. Long Beach is in California and Boise is in Idaho, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 106 listed movers within 30 miles of Long Beach hold it.
How many people move from Long Beach to Boise each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 639 people a year (margin of error ±294) moved from Los Angeles County, which contains Long Beach, to Ada County, which contains Boise.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.