Moving from Boise, ID to Provo, UT
About 385 miles across a state line, from Idaho into Utah, 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 Boise, ID to Provo, UT covers about 385 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,733 – $2,310 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 325 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 385 miles, about 7 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,733 – $2,310. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Boise to Provo
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,299 – $1,733 | $936 – $1,247 | $624 – $832 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,559 – $2,079 | $1,123 – $1,497 | $748 – $998 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,733 – $2,310 | $1,247 – $1,663 | $832 – $1,109 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,992 – $2,656 | $1,435 – $1,913 | $956 – $1,275 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,252 – $3,003 | $1,622 – $2,162 | $1,081 – $1,441 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,599 – $3,465 | $1,871 – $2,495 | $1,247 – $1,663 |
Transport only, for an estimated 385 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, Boise to Provo
385 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,925. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,733 to $2,310, 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 Boise to Provo
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 325 people a year (±114) moved from Ada County, ID, home to Boise, to Utah County, UT, home to Provo. Going the other way: about 474 people a year (±414). Movers from Ada County make up 0.8% of the 42,988 people a year who moved into Utah County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 8,393 people a year (±2,579) moving from Idaho to Utah and about 5,417 people a year (±1,302) from Utah to Idaho — a net gain for Utah of about 2,976 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Canyon County, ID | 6,554 ±1,292 |
| Bannock County, ID | 934 ±227 |
| Bonneville County, ID | 700 ±450 |
| Elmore County, ID | 560 ±317 |
| King County, WA | 508 ±180 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Salt Lake County, UT | 9,919 ±1,024 |
| Davis County, UT | 1,892 ±373 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 1,702 ±399 |
| Washington County, UT | 1,272 ±425 |
| Madison County, ID | 983 ±304 |
Licensed movers at each end
13 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Boise (27 counting those licensed only inside Idaho). 7 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 7.1% of their 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peasley Transfer & Storage CoUSDOT 62670 | Boise · 2 mi | 30 trucks | 0 | — |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Idaho LLCUSDOT 1297089 | Garden City · 7 mi | 11 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Superman Moving and Storage LLCUSDOT 3722493 | Nampa · 22 mi | 7 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Better Way Moving and StorageUSDOT 4561242 | Garden City · 7 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Lithe Moving Services & Logistics LLCUSDOT 4311708 | Meridian · 12 mi | 3 trucks | 1 | — |
| Better Route MovingUSDOT 4385707 | Caldwell · 23 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Provo end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Provo: Equus Long Distance (Lehi, 30 trucks), Best of Utah Moving Company LLC (Sandy, 19 trucks), Wasatch Moving Company (American Fork, 10 trucks), A1 Custom Movers LLC (Orem, 7 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Idaho into Utah, 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 Boise to Provo
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 385 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Provo
A local move inside Provo later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $495 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Provo are Salt Lake City (about 45 mi), Ogden (about 82 mi), Saint George (about 281 mi).
Other routes from Boise
All routes from Boise, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Boise to Spokane, WA | ~333 mi | $1,499 – $1,998 |
| Boise to Salt Lake City, UT | ~345 mi | $1,553 – $2,070 |
| Boise to Portland, OR | ~402 mi | $1,809 – $2,412 |
| Boise to Tacoma, WA | ~458 mi | $2,061 – $2,748 |
| Boise to Seattle, WA | ~471 mi | $2,120 – $2,826 |
| Boise to Las Vegas, NV | ~604 mi | $2,718 – $3,624 |
| Boise to Lancaster, CA | ~729 mi | $3,281 – $4,374 |
| Boise to Phoenix, AZ | ~859 mi | $3,866 – $5,154 |
Also moving to Provo: from Salt Lake City, UT, from Ogden, UT, from Saint George, UT.
Boise to Provo moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Boise to Provo?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 385 miles cost about $1,299 – $1,733 for a studio, $1,733 – $2,310 for a two-bedroom home and $1,992 – $2,656 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Boise to Provo take?
The drive is about 7 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Boise to Provo?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $832 – $1,109 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,733 – $2,310 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,247 – $1,663.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Boise to Provo?
Yes. Boise is in Idaho and Provo is in Utah, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 13 listed movers within 30 miles of Boise hold it.
How many people move from Boise to Provo each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 325 people a year (margin of error ±114) moved from Ada County, which contains Boise, to Utah County, which contains Provo.
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.