Moving from Boise, ID to Tampa, FL
About 2,516 miles across a state line, from Idaho into Florida, 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 Tampa, FL covers about 2,516 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $11,322 – $15,096 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 119 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,516 miles from Idaho to Florida. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $11,322 – $15,096 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 6 days on the road (about 46 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Boise to Tampa
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $8,492 – $11,322 | $6,114 – $8,152 | $4,076 – $5,435 |
| 1 bedroom | $10,190 – $13,586 | $7,337 – $9,782 | $4,891 – $6,521 |
| 2 bedrooms | $11,322 – $15,096 | $8,152 – $10,869 | $5,435 – $7,246 |
| 3 bedrooms | $13,020 – $17,360 | $9,375 – $12,499 | $6,250 – $8,333 |
| 4 bedrooms | $14,719 – $19,625 | $10,597 – $14,130 | $7,065 – $9,420 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $16,983 – $22,644 | $12,228 – $16,304 | $8,152 – $10,869 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,516 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 Tampa
2,516 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $12,580. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $11,322 to $15,096, 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 Tampa
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 119 people a year (±108) moved from Ada County, ID, home to Boise, to Hillsborough County, FL, home to Tampa. Going the other way: about 38 people a year (±37). Movers from Ada County make up 0.1% of the 85,114 people a year who moved into Hillsborough County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,019 people a year (±630) moving from Idaho to Florida and about 1,522 people a year (±742) from Florida to Idaho — a net gain for Idaho of about 503 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 |
|---|---|
| Pasco County, FL | 6,065 ±1,092 |
| Pinellas County, FL | 5,974 ±722 |
| Polk County, FL | 4,570 ±719 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL | 3,448 ±888 |
| Orange County, FL | 2,624 ±630 |
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 Tampa end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Tampa: First Class Moving Systems Inc (Tampa, 50 trucks), Good Greek Moving and Storage (Plant City, 34 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (Oldsmar, 10 trucks), College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (Largo, 10 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Idaho into Florida, 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 Tampa
Insist on a survey
Over 2,516 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 2,516 miles of handling.
Arriving in Tampa
A local move inside Tampa later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Tampa are Saint Petersburg (about 20 mi), Orlando (about 90 mi), Cape Coral (about 110 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 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 |
Also moving to Tampa: from Saint Petersburg, FL, from Orlando, FL, from Cape Coral, FL, from Gainesville, FL.
Boise to Tampa moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Boise to Tampa?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 2,516 miles cost about $8,492 – $11,322 for a studio, $11,322 – $15,096 for a two-bedroom home and $13,020 – $17,360 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Boise to Tampa take?
The drive is 6 days on the road (about 46 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Boise to Tampa?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $5,435 – $7,246 for a two-bedroom home, against $11,322 – $15,096 with full-service movers; a moving container is $8,152 – $10,869.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Boise to Tampa?
Yes. Boise is in Idaho and Tampa is in Florida, 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 Tampa each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 119 people a year (margin of error ±108) moved from Ada County, which contains Boise, to Hillsborough County, which contains Tampa.
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.