Moving from Roseville, CA to Boise, ID
About 499 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 Roseville, CA to Boise, ID covers about 499 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,246 – $2,994 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 174 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 499 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 $2,246 – $2,994 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Roseville to Boise
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,684 – $2,246 | $1,213 – $1,617 | $808 – $1,078 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,021 – $2,695 | $1,455 – $1,940 | $970 – $1,293 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,246 – $2,994 | $1,617 – $2,156 | $1,078 – $1,437 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,582 – $3,443 | $1,859 – $2,479 | $1,240 – $1,653 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,919 – $3,892 | $2,102 – $2,802 | $1,401 – $1,868 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,368 – $4,491 | $2,425 – $3,234 | $1,617 – $2,156 |
Transport only, for an estimated 499 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, Roseville to Boise
499 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,495. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,246 to $2,994, 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 Roseville to Boise
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 174 people a year (±107) moved from Placer County, CA, home to Roseville, to Ada County, ID, home to Boise. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Placer County make up 0.6% 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 |
|---|---|
| Sacramento County, CA | 7,311 ±1,250 |
| El Dorado County, CA | 1,284 ±490 |
| Nevada County, CA | 1,207 ±475 |
| Riverside County, CA | 1,006 ±295 |
| Lyon County, NV | 726 ±549 |
| 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
21 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Roseville (84 counting those licensed only inside California). 14 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 7.6% of their 92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Valley MovingUSDOT 786470 | Sacramento · 11 mi | 11 trucks | 21 | 0.0% of 17 |
| Scott Heavy Movers IncUSDOT 2550385 | North Highland · 7 mi | 6 trucks | 11 | 0.0% of 11 |
| A2B Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 3110400 | Folsom · 12 mi | 4 trucks | 32 | 11.1% of 18 |
| California Moving Systems IncUSDOT 917138 | Sacramento · 15 mi | 4 trucks | 5 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Quick Shift Moving IncUSDOT 4322479 | Sacramento · 19 mi | 4 trucks | 11 | 12.5% of 8 |
| Great American MoversUSDOT 397786 | Sacramento · 20 mi | 4 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
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 Roseville 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 499 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 Roseville
All routes from Roseville, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Roseville to Sacramento, CA | ~19 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Roseville to Stockton, CA | ~64 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Roseville to San Francisco, CA | ~105 mi | $473 – $630 |
| Roseville to Fremont, CA | ~110 mi | $495 – $660 |
| Roseville to Reno, NV | ~112 mi | $504 – $672 |
| Roseville to San Jose, CA | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Roseville to Bakersfield, CA | ~312 mi | $1,404 – $1,872 |
| Roseville to Lancaster, CA | ~386 mi | $1,737 – $2,316 |
Also moving to Boise: from Spokane, WA, from Salt Lake City, UT, from Provo, UT, from Reno, NV.
Roseville to Boise moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Roseville to Boise?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 499 miles cost about $1,684 – $2,246 for a studio, $2,246 – $2,994 for a two-bedroom home and $2,582 – $3,443 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Roseville to Boise take?
The drive is about 9 hours, 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 Roseville to Boise?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,078 – $1,437 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,246 – $2,994 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,617 – $2,156.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Roseville to Boise?
Yes. Roseville 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. 21 listed movers within 30 miles of Roseville hold it.
How many people move from Roseville to Boise each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 174 people a year (margin of error ±107) moved from Placer County, which contains Roseville, 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.