Moving from Texas to 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 (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 miHouston → Boise
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,830+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 2,169 people moved from Texas to Idaho in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,185), and about 3,374 went the other way. Between Houston and Boise 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. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to Idaho
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,169 people a year (±1,185), against about 3,374 (±1,645) from Idaho to Texas, so Idaho loses about 1,205 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 9th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Idaho; Idaho took in about 72,442 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Lubbock County | Ada County | 553 ±580* |
| Bexar County | Ada County | 404 ±305 |
| Montgomery County | Ada County | 301 ±351* |
| Travis County | Ada County | 238 ±219 |
| Harris County | Ada County | 158 ±126 |
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.
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. 3 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Texas
190 of the 407 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,348 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 189 of 866 vehicle inspections (21.8%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 299 of 1,346 driver inspections (22.2%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Transfers IncEagle Pass, TX · USDOT 643206 | 152 | 19 of 113 | 14 of 152 |
| Next Stop Moving & StorageTaylor, TX · USDOT 3756197 | 56 | 10 of 32 | 5 of 56 |
| Scobey Moving & Storage LtdSan Antonio, TX · USDOT 1274056 | 47 | 4 of 33 | 3 of 47 |
| American Knights MovingHouston, TX · USDOT 1977907 | 39 | 7 of 26 | 4 of 39 |
| Apple MovingAustin, TX · USDOT 3538096 | 37 | 4 of 17 | 5 of 37 |
| Lone Star Van Lines IncFort Worth, TX · USDOT 601326 | 34 | 7 of 23 | 11 of 34 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
2,409 listed household-goods carriers are based in Texas, 407 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Texas directory ranks them. At the Idaho end, 63 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Idaho, moving costs in Idaho, or the reverse trip, Idaho to Texas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Texas into Idaho is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 2,409 listed movers based in Texas, 407 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Texas.
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, about $5,638 – $7,517, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to Idaho each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,169 people (±1,185) moved from Texas to Idaho that year, against about 3,374 (±1,645) from Idaho to Texas. That makes Texas the 9th-largest source of new residents for Idaho among the states.