Moving from Tacoma, WA to Boise, ID
About 458 miles across a state line, from Washington 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 Tacoma, WA to Boise, ID covers about 458 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,061 – $2,748 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 289 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 458 miles between Washington and Idaho, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,061 – $2,748 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 8 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Tacoma to Boise
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,546 – $2,061 | $1,113 – $1,484 | $742 – $989 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,855 – $2,473 | $1,336 – $1,781 | $890 – $1,187 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,061 – $2,748 | $1,484 – $1,979 | $989 – $1,319 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,370 – $3,160 | $1,707 – $2,275 | $1,138 – $1,517 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,679 – $3,572 | $1,929 – $2,572 | $1,286 – $1,715 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,092 – $4,122 | $2,226 – $2,968 | $1,484 – $1,979 |
Transport only, for an estimated 458 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, Tacoma to Boise
458 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,290. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,061 to $2,748, 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 Tacoma to Boise
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 289 people a year (±147) moved from Pierce County, WA, home to Tacoma, to Ada County, ID, home to Boise. Going the other way: about 332 people a year (±323). Movers from Pierce County make up 0.9% 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 17,837 people a year (±3,554) moving from Washington to Idaho and about 7,927 people a year (±1,960) from Idaho to Washington — a net gain for Idaho of about 9,910 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| King County, WA | 10,614 ±1,241 |
| Thurston County, WA | 4,280 ±881 |
| Kitsap County, WA | 2,173 ±637 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 1,389 ±683 |
| Snohomish County, WA | 1,366 ±400 |
| 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
75 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Tacoma (233 counting those licensed only inside Washington). 45 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 18.2% of their 285 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Relocation Services Aff Aes TransportationUSDOT 340754 | Fife · 4 mi | 86 trucks | 184 | 12.0% of 108 |
| CMS Relocation & LogisticsUSDOT 505087 | Kent · 16 mi | 59 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Hansen Bros Moving & StorageUSDOT 8257 | Bellevue · 22 mi | 46 trucks | 10 | 16.7% of 6 |
| 4252510911USDOT 153161 | Kent · 13 mi | 31 trucks | 22 | 37.5% of 8 |
| Eco-MoversUSDOT 3227005 | Seattle · 27 mi | 30 trucks | 19 | 12.5% of 8 |
| Tacoma Motorfreight Servicetms TMS Motorfreight ServiceUSDOT 312895 | Tacoma · 2 mi | 26 trucks | 16 | 42.9% of 7 |
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 Washington 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 Tacoma to Boise
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 458 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
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 Tacoma
All routes from Tacoma, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Tacoma to Seattle, WA | ~29 mi | $535 – $873 |
| Tacoma to Olympia, WA | ~30 mi | $535 – $873 |
| Tacoma to Vancouver, WA | ~131 mi | $590 – $786 |
| Tacoma to Portland, OR | ~140 mi | $630 – $840 |
| Tacoma to Eugene, OR | ~260 mi | $1,170 – $1,560 |
| Tacoma to Spokane, WA | ~275 mi | $1,238 – $1,650 |
| Tacoma to Reno, NV | ~641 mi | $2,885 – $3,846 |
| Tacoma to Sacramento, CA | ~700 mi | $3,150 – $4,200 |
Also moving to Boise: from Spokane, WA, from Salt Lake City, UT, from Provo, UT, from Reno, NV.
Tacoma to Boise moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tacoma to Boise?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 458 miles cost about $1,546 – $2,061 for a studio, $2,061 – $2,748 for a two-bedroom home and $2,370 – $3,160 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tacoma to Boise take?
The drive is about 8 hours, but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tacoma to Boise?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $989 – $1,319 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,061 – $2,748 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,484 – $1,979.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tacoma to Boise?
Yes. Tacoma is in Washington and Boise is in Idaho, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 75 listed movers within 30 miles of Tacoma hold it.
How many people move from Tacoma to Boise each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 289 people a year (margin of error ±147) moved from Pierce County, which contains Tacoma, 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.