Moving from Provo, UT to Boise, ID
About 385 miles across a state line, from Utah into Idaho, 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 Provo, UT to Boise, ID covers about 385 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,733 – $2,310 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 474 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 385 miles, about 7 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 $1,733 – $2,310. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Provo to Boise
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,299 – $1,733 | $936 – $1,247 | $624 – $832 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,559 – $2,079 | $1,123 – $1,497 | $748 – $998 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,733 – $2,310 | $1,247 – $1,663 | $832 – $1,109 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,992 – $2,656 | $1,435 – $1,913 | $956 – $1,275 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,252 – $3,003 | $1,622 – $2,162 | $1,081 – $1,441 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,599 – $3,465 | $1,871 – $2,495 | $1,247 – $1,663 |
Transport only, for an estimated 385 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, Provo to Boise
385 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,925. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,733 to $2,310, 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 Provo to Boise
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 474 people a year (±414) moved from Utah County, UT, home to Provo, to Ada County, ID, home to Boise. Going the other way: about 325 people a year (±114). Movers from Utah County make up 1.5% of the 31,351 people a year who moved into Ada County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 5,417 people a year (±1,302) moving from Utah to Idaho and about 8,393 people a year (±2,579) from Idaho to Utah — a net gain for Utah of about 2,976 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Salt Lake County, UT | 9,122 ±1,145 |
| Washington County, UT | 1,387 ±520 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 1,168 ±423 |
| Cache County, UT | 848 ±295 |
| Davis County, UT | 812 ±278 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Canyon County, ID | 3,357 ±924 |
| Orange County, CA | 1,192 ±462 |
| Bannock County, ID | 1,162 ±362 |
| San Diego County, CA | 737 ±570 |
| Twin Falls County, ID | 734 ±269 |
Licensed movers at each end
10 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Provo (35 counting those licensed only inside Utah). 4 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.7% of their 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equus Long DistanceUSDOT 2893666 | Lehi · 17 mi | 30 trucks | 0 | — |
| Best of Utah Moving Company LLCUSDOT 2920944 | Sandy · 26 mi | 19 trucks | 10 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Wasatch Moving CompanyUSDOT 3082369 | American Fork · 16 mi | 10 trucks | 3 | 33.3% of 3 |
| A1 Custom Movers LLCUSDOT 1271923 | Orem · 5 mi | 7 trucks | 13 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Wright Moving CompanyUSDOT 4360639 | Heber · 27 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Momentum Moving LLCUSDOT 3640986 | Bluffdale · 23 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Boise end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Boise: Peasley Transfer & Storage Co (Boise, 30 trucks), Merchants Moving & Storage LLC (Boise, 15 trucks), Air Van (Boise, 11 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Idaho LLC (Garden City, 11 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Utah into Idaho, 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 Provo to Boise
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 385 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 Boise
A local move inside Boise later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Boise are Missoula (about 290 mi), Ogden (about 317 mi), Spokane (about 333 mi).
Other routes from Provo
All routes from Provo, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Provo to Salt Lake City, UT | ~45 mi | $495 – $817 |
| Provo to Ogden, UT | ~82 mi | $495 – $817 |
| Provo to Saint George, UT | ~281 mi | $1,265 – $1,686 |
| Provo to Las Vegas, NV | ~395 mi | $1,778 – $2,370 |
| Provo to Phoenix, AZ | ~547 mi | $2,462 – $3,282 |
| Provo to Los Angeles, CA | ~653 mi | $2,939 – $3,918 |
| Provo to Chicago, IL | ~1,461 mi | $6,575 – $8,766 |
| Provo to New York City, NY | ~2,290 mi | $10,305 – $13,740 |
Also moving to Boise: from Spokane, WA, from Salt Lake City, UT, from Reno, NV, from Eugene, OR.
Provo to Boise moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Provo to Boise?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 385 miles cost about $1,299 – $1,733 for a studio, $1,733 – $2,310 for a two-bedroom home and $1,992 – $2,656 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Provo to Boise take?
The drive is about 7 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 Provo to Boise?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $832 – $1,109 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,733 – $2,310 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,247 – $1,663.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Provo to Boise?
Yes. Provo is in Utah and Boise is in Idaho, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 10 listed movers within 30 miles of Provo hold it.
How many people move from Provo to Boise each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 474 people a year (margin of error ±414) moved from Utah County, which contains Provo, to Ada County, which contains Boise.
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.