Moving from Texasto Idaho
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Boise 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Houston to Boise, 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 Texas and Idaho.
Cost of moving from Texas to Idaho
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 Texas to Idaho
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 15 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo to Boise | ~1,120 mi | 3–7 days | $5,040 – $6,720 | $5,796 – $7,728 |
| El Paso to Boise | ~1,137 mi | 3–7 days | $5,117 – $6,822 | $5,884 – $7,845 |
| Lubbock to Boise | ~1,209 mi | 7–14 days | $5,441 – $7,254 | $6,257 – $8,342 |
| Fort Worth to Boise | ~1,475 mi | 7–14 days | $6,638 – $8,850 | $7,633 – $10,177 |
| McKinney to Boise | ~1,486 mi | 7–14 days | $6,687 – $8,916 | $7,690 – $10,253 |
| Arlington to Boise | ~1,488 mi | 7–14 days | $6,696 – $8,928 | $7,700 – $10,267 |
| Irving to Boise | ~1,488 mi | 7–14 days | $6,696 – $8,928 | $7,700 – $10,267 |
| Plano to Boise | ~1,489 mi | 7–14 days | $6,701 – $8,934 | $7,706 – $10,274 |
| Dallas to Boise | ~1,501 mi | 7–14 days | $6,755 – $9,006 | $7,768 – $10,357 |
| Garland to Boise | ~1,503 mi | 7–14 days | $6,764 – $9,018 | $7,778 – $10,371 |
| Austin to Boise | ~1,596 mi | 7–14 days | $7,182 – $9,576 | $8,259 – $11,012 |
| San Antonio to Boise | ~1,612 mi | 7–14 days | $7,254 – $9,672 | $8,342 – $11,123 |
| Laredo to Boise | ~1,688 mi | 7–14 days | $7,596 – $10,128 | $8,735 – $11,647 |
| Houston to Boise | ~1,740 mi | 7–14 days | $7,830 – $10,440 | $9,004 – $12,006 |
| Corpus Christi to Boise | ~1,765 mi | 7–14 days | $7,943 – $10,590 | $9,134 – $12,178 |
| McAllen to Boise | ~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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,740 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Texas
2,438 household-goods carriers in Texas are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Apple Moving, Austin · USDOT 3538096 · 185 trucks
- Scobey Moving & Storage Ltd, San Antonio · USDOT 1274056 · 123 trucks
- 3 Men Movers, Houston · USDOT 1914113 · 95 trucks
- Suddath Moving & Storage, Coppell · USDOT 1038245 · 65 trucks
- Armstrong Relocation, Carrollton · USDOT 449294 · 54 trucks
At the Idaho end
63 household-goods carriers are based in Idaho — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Boise runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $7,830 – $10,440 | $9,788 – $13,050 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,004 – $12,006 | $11,255 – $15,008 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Texas
Texas to Idaho moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Idaho?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Boise, 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 Texas and Idaho, distances run from 1,120 to 1,827 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Idaho take?
Houston to Boise 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 Texas to Idaho?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Texas into Idaho is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Texas to Idaho?
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $11,255 – $15,008 rather than $9,004 – $12,006.