Moving from Idaho to Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boise and Houston it is about 1,740 miles and 4 days on the road (about 32 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,120 to 1,827 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,740 miBoise → Houston
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,830+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 3,374 people moved from Idaho to Texas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,645), and about 2,169 went the other way. Between Boise and Houston it is about 1,740 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,830 – $10,440 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 41 movers based in Idaho hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Idaho to Texas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,374 people a year (±1,645), against about 2,169 (±1,185) from Texas to Idaho, so Texas gains about 1,205 people a year on this exchange. Idaho is the 38th-largest of the 50 states sending people to Texas; Texas took in about 556,156 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Ada County | Medina County | 147 ±194* |
| Canyon County | Tarrant County | 143 ±178* |
| Latah County | Lubbock County | 113 ±179* |
| Bannock County | Hays County | 99 ±154* |
| Kootenai County | Galveston County | 85 ±139* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Boise to Houston, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Idaho and Texas.
Cost of moving from Idaho to Texas
At about 1,740 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,830 – $10,440 for a two-bedroom home and $9,004 – $12,006 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,638 – $7,517; a freight trailer is $3,758 – $5,011.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,873 – $7,830 | $4,228 – $5,638 | $2,819 – $3,758 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,047 – $9,396 | $5,074 – $6,765 | $3,383 – $4,510 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,830 – $10,440 | $5,638 – $7,517 | $3,758 – $5,011 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,004 – $12,006 | $6,483 – $8,644 | $4,322 – $5,763 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,179 – $13,572 | $7,329 – $9,772 | $4,886 – $6,515 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,745 – $15,660 | $8,456 – $11,275 | $5,638 – $7,517 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,740 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.
City-to-city routes from Idaho to Texas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise to Amarillo | ~1,120 mi | 3–7 days | $5,040 – $6,720 | $5,796 – $7,728 |
| Boise to El Paso | ~1,137 mi | 3–7 days | $5,117 – $6,822 | $5,884 – $7,845 |
| Boise to Lubbock | ~1,209 mi | 7–14 days | $5,441 – $7,254 | $6,257 – $8,342 |
| Boise to Fort Worth | ~1,475 mi | 7–14 days | $6,638 – $8,850 | $7,633 – $10,177 |
| Boise to McKinney | ~1,486 mi | 7–14 days | $6,687 – $8,916 | $7,690 – $10,253 |
| Boise to Arlington | ~1,488 mi | 7–14 days | $6,696 – $8,928 | $7,700 – $10,267 |
| Boise to Irving | ~1,488 mi | 7–14 days | $6,696 – $8,928 | $7,700 – $10,267 |
| Boise to Plano | ~1,489 mi | 7–14 days | $6,701 – $8,934 | $7,706 – $10,274 |
| Boise to Dallas | ~1,501 mi | 7–14 days | $6,755 – $9,006 | $7,768 – $10,357 |
| Boise to Garland | ~1,503 mi | 7–14 days | $6,764 – $9,018 | $7,778 – $10,371 |
| Boise to Austin | ~1,596 mi | 7–14 days | $7,182 – $9,576 | $8,259 – $11,012 |
| Boise to San Antonio | ~1,612 mi | 7–14 days | $7,254 – $9,672 | $8,342 – $11,123 |
| Boise to Laredo | ~1,688 mi | 7–14 days | $7,596 – $10,128 | $8,735 – $11,647 |
| Boise to Houston | ~1,740 mi | 7–14 days | $7,830 – $10,440 | $9,004 – $12,006 |
| Boise to Corpus Christi | ~1,765 mi | 7–14 days | $7,943 – $10,590 | $9,134 – $12,178 |
| Boise to McAllen | ~1,827 mi | 7–14 days | $8,222 – $10,962 | $9,455 – $12,606 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Idaho
25 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 92 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 59 vehicle inspections (18.6%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 14 of 90 driver inspections (15.6%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interwest Moving & Storage IncIdaho Falls, ID · USDOT 205985 | 33 | 3 of 20 | 1 of 33 |
| All in One MovingKuna, ID · USDOT 3491735 | 6 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 6 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Idaho LLCGarden City, ID · USDOT 1297089 | 5 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 5 |
| Idaho Premier Moving ServicesBoise, ID · USDOT 3630795 | 5 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 5 |
| Panhandle Moverslake Coeur D'Alene Moversbest of Spokane MPost Falls, ID · USDOT 3867531 | 5 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| JRJ Transfer LLCIdaho Falls, ID · USDOT 2820204 | 4 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
63 listed household-goods carriers are based in Idaho, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Idaho directory ranks them. At the Texas end, 2,409 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Texas, moving costs in Texas, or the reverse trip, Texas to Idaho. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Idaho
Idaho to Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Idaho to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Boise and Houston, the distance is about 1,740 miles. From our model that is $7,830 – $10,440 for a two-bedroom home and $9,004 – $12,006 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,638 – $7,517 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,758 – $5,011. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Idaho and Texas, distances run from 1,120 to 1,827 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Idaho to Texas take?
Boise to Houston is 4 days on the road (about 32 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Idaho to Texas?
Yes. A move from Idaho into Texas is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 63 listed movers based in Idaho, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Idaho.
What is the cheapest way to move from Idaho to Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,758 – $5,011 for a two-bedroom home over 1,740 miles against $7,830 – $10,440 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,638 – $7,517, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Idaho to Texas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,374 people (±1,645) moved from Idaho to Texas that year, against about 2,169 (±1,185) from Texas to Idaho. That makes Idaho the 38th-largest source of new residents for Texas among the states.