Moving from Sacramento, CA to Boise, ID
About 517 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 Sacramento, CA to Boise, ID covers about 517 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,327 – $3,102 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 642 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 517 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 $2,327 – $3,102 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 Sacramento to Boise
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,745 – $2,327 | $1,256 – $1,675 | $838 – $1,117 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,094 – $2,792 | $1,508 – $2,010 | $1,005 – $1,340 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,327 – $3,102 | $1,675 – $2,233 | $1,117 – $1,489 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,675 – $3,567 | $1,926 – $2,568 | $1,284 – $1,712 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,024 – $4,033 | $2,178 – $2,903 | $1,452 – $1,936 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,490 – $4,653 | $2,513 – $3,350 | $1,675 – $2,233 |
Transport only, for an estimated 517 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, Sacramento to Boise
517 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,585. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,327 to $3,102, 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 Sacramento to Boise
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 642 people a year (±392) moved from Sacramento County, CA, home to Sacramento, to Ada County, ID, home to Boise. Going the other way: about 67 people a year (±77). Movers from Sacramento 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 |
|---|---|
| Placer County, CA | 8,313 ±1,114 |
| El Dorado County, CA | 3,786 ±712 |
| Alameda County, CA | 2,933 ±785 |
| Yolo County, CA | 2,904 ±611 |
| San Joaquin County, CA | 2,746 ±653 |
| 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
20 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Sacramento (78 counting those licensed only inside California). 13 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 7.9% of their 89 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 · 5 mi | 11 trucks | 21 | 0.0% of 17 |
| Scott Heavy Movers IncUSDOT 2550385 | North Highland · 9 mi | 6 trucks | 11 | 0.0% of 11 |
| Great American MoversUSDOT 397786 | Sacramento · 8 mi | 4 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| California Moving Systems IncUSDOT 917138 | Sacramento · 9 mi | 4 trucks | 5 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Quick Shift Moving IncUSDOT 4322479 | Sacramento · 11 mi | 4 trucks | 11 | 12.5% of 8 |
| A2B Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 3110400 | Folsom · 20 mi | 4 trucks | 32 | 11.1% of 18 |
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 Sacramento 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 517 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 Sacramento
All routes from Sacramento, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento to Roseville, CA | ~19 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Sacramento to Stockton, CA | ~50 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Sacramento to Modesto, CA | ~82 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Sacramento to San Francisco, CA | ~86 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Sacramento to Fremont, CA | ~92 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Sacramento to San Jose, CA | ~103 mi | $464 – $618 |
| Sacramento to Reno, NV | ~130 mi | $585 – $780 |
| Sacramento to Fresno, CA | ~184 mi | $828 – $1,104 |
Also moving to Boise: from Spokane, WA, from Salt Lake City, UT, from Provo, UT, from Reno, NV.
Sacramento to Boise moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Sacramento to Boise?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 517 miles cost about $1,745 – $2,327 for a studio, $2,327 – $3,102 for a two-bedroom home and $2,675 – $3,567 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Boise?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,117 – $1,489 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,327 – $3,102 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,675 – $2,233.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Sacramento to Boise?
Yes. Sacramento 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. 20 listed movers within 30 miles of Sacramento hold it.
How many people move from Sacramento to Boise each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 642 people a year (margin of error ±392) moved from Sacramento County, which contains Sacramento, 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.