Moving from Salt Lake City, UT to Boise, ID
About 345 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 Salt Lake City, UT to Boise, ID covers about 345 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,553 – $2,070 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 146 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 345 miles, about 6 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 $1,553 – $2,070. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 6 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Salt Lake City to Boise
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,164 – $1,553 | $838 – $1,118 | $559 – $745 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,397 – $1,863 | $1,006 – $1,341 | $671 – $894 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,553 – $2,070 | $1,118 – $1,490 | $745 – $994 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,785 – $2,380 | $1,285 – $1,714 | $857 – $1,143 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,018 – $2,691 | $1,453 – $1,938 | $969 – $1,292 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,329 – $3,105 | $1,677 – $2,236 | $1,118 – $1,490 |
Transport only, for an estimated 345 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, Salt Lake City to Boise
345 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,725. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,553 to $2,070, 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 Salt Lake City to Boise
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 146 people a year (±113) moved from Salt Lake County, UT, home to Salt Lake City, to Ada County, ID, home to Boise. Going the other way: about 220 people a year (±101). Movers from Salt Lake County make up 0.5% 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 |
|---|---|
| Utah County, UT | 9,919 ±1,024 |
| Davis County, UT | 6,567 ±1,253 |
| Weber County, UT | 2,099 ±552 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 2,075 ±621 |
| Tooele County, UT | 1,959 ±628 |
| 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
32 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Salt Lake City (82 counting those licensed only inside Utah). 14 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.4% of their 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Other Side MoversUSDOT 2834693 | Salt Lake City · 1 mi | 35 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Equus Long DistanceUSDOT 2893666 | Lehi · 24 mi | 30 trucks | 0 | — |
| Best of Utah Moving Company LLCUSDOT 2920944 | Sandy · 13 mi | 19 trucks | 10 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3356449 | Salt Lake City · 7 mi | 15 trucks | 2 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Quick Transportation LLCUSDOT 1157455 | West Valley City · 5 mi | 14 trucks | 0 | — |
| Rocky Mountain MoversUSDOT 4509308 | Salt Lake City · 7 mi | 12 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
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 Salt Lake City to Boise
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 345 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 Salt Lake City
All routes from Salt Lake City, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City to Ogden, UT | ~38 mi | $495 – $817 |
| Salt Lake City to Provo, UT | ~45 mi | $495 – $817 |
| Salt Lake City to Saint George, UT | ~315 mi | $1,418 – $1,890 |
| Salt Lake City to Fort Collins, CO | ~417 mi | $1,877 – $2,502 |
| Salt Lake City to Las Vegas, NV | ~423 mi | $1,904 – $2,538 |
| Salt Lake City to Denver, CO | ~432 mi | $1,944 – $2,592 |
| Salt Lake City to Reno, NV | ~498 mi | $2,241 – $2,988 |
| Salt Lake City to Albuquerque, NM | ~565 mi | $2,543 – $3,390 |
Also moving to Boise: from Spokane, WA, from Provo, UT, from Reno, NV, from Eugene, OR.
Salt Lake City to Boise moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Salt Lake City to Boise?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 345 miles cost about $1,164 – $1,553 for a studio, $1,553 – $2,070 for a two-bedroom home and $1,785 – $2,380 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Salt Lake City to Boise take?
The drive is about 6 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 Salt Lake City to Boise?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $745 – $994 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,553 – $2,070 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,118 – $1,490.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Salt Lake City to Boise?
Yes. Salt Lake City 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. 32 listed movers within 30 miles of Salt Lake City hold it.
How many people move from Salt Lake City to Boise each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 146 people a year (margin of error ±113) moved from Salt Lake County, which contains Salt Lake City, 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.