Moving from Boise, ID to Salt Lake City, UT
About 345 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 Salt Lake City, UT covers about 345 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,553 – $2,070 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 220 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 345 miles, about 6 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 $1,553 – $2,070. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 6 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Boise to Salt Lake City
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,164 – $1,553 | $838 – $1,118 | $559 – $745 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,397 – $1,863 | $1,006 – $1,341 | $671 – $894 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,553 – $2,070 | $1,118 – $1,490 | $745 – $994 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,785 – $2,380 | $1,285 – $1,714 | $857 – $1,143 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,018 – $2,691 | $1,453 – $1,938 | $969 – $1,292 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,329 – $3,105 | $1,677 – $2,236 | $1,118 – $1,490 |
Transport only, for an estimated 345 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 Salt Lake City
345 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,725. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,553 to $2,070, 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 Salt Lake City
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 220 people a year (±101) moved from Ada County, ID, home to Boise, to Salt Lake County, UT, home to Salt Lake City. Going the other way: about 146 people a year (±113). Movers from Ada County make up 0.4% of the 57,254 people a year who moved into Salt Lake 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 |
|---|---|
| Utah County, UT | 9,122 ±1,145 |
| Davis County, UT | 4,630 ±696 |
| King County, WA | 1,532 ±835 |
| Washington County, UT | 1,528 ±462 |
| Weber County, UT | 1,514 ±374 |
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 Salt Lake City end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Salt Lake City: The Other Side Movers (Salt Lake City, 35 trucks), Equus Long Distance (Lehi, 30 trucks), Best of Utah Moving Company LLC (Sandy, 19 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (Salt Lake City, 15 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 Salt Lake City
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 345 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 Salt Lake City
A local move inside Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City are Ogden (about 38 mi), Provo (about 45 mi), Saint George (about 315 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 Provo, UT | ~385 mi | $1,733 – $2,310 |
| 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 Salt Lake City: from Ogden, UT, from Provo, UT, from Saint George, UT, from Fort Collins, CO.
Boise to Salt Lake City moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Boise to Salt Lake City?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 345 miles cost about $1,164 – $1,553 for a studio, $1,553 – $2,070 for a two-bedroom home and $1,785 – $2,380 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Boise to Salt Lake City take?
The drive is about 6 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 Salt Lake City?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $745 – $994 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,553 – $2,070 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,118 – $1,490.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Boise to Salt Lake City?
Yes. Boise is in Idaho and Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 220 people a year (margin of error ±101) moved from Ada County, which contains Boise, to Salt Lake County, which contains Salt Lake City.
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.