($578+) Bakersfield, CA to Boise, ID Movers

Full-service moving costs from Bakersfield, CA to Boise, ID

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 801-mile move from Bakersfield, California, to Boise, Idaho, with costs ranging from $1,293 - $8,374. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $323 - $2,152. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Bakersfield and Boise. Local movers in Bakersfield typically start around $420 as a base rate plus $116/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Bakersfield to Boise:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,293 - $4,501
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,394 - $6,020
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,159 - $8,374

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Bakersfield to Boise.

Specialty moving services from Bakersfield, CA to Boise, ID

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Bakersfield movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Boise, 91% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Bakersfield to Boise?

Look for Idaho Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Idaho beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Bakersfield, CA to Boise, ID

Moving containers from Bakersfield, California, to Boise, Idaho, cost between $1,152 and $3,655. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Boise. If you go over that window, storage in Bakersfield adds around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Bakersfield to Boise:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,152 - $2,059
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,495 - $2,743
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,045 - $3,655

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Bakersfield, CA and Boise, ID. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $753 in Bakersfield, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $81 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $161 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Bakersfield to Boise?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Bakersfield, CA to Boise, ID

Truck rentals from Bakersfield, California, to Boise, Idaho, range from $584 - $1,634 for the 801-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $274 - $313
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Bakersfield daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Bakersfield to Boise based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $584 - $1,123
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $643 - $1,347
• 4+ bedrooms: $773 - $1,634

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $81 and $377.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $161.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $274 and $313 for the 801-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $753 for 2 movers in Bakersfield, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Bakersfield to Boise?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Bakersfield, CA to Boise, ID

If you're moving a larger household from Bakersfield, California, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Boise, Idaho.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,103 and $2,263.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Bakersfield to Boise:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,005 - $1,835
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,103 - $2,263
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,543 - $2,983

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Bakersfield, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $753.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $81 and $161 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Bakersfield to Boise?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Sidhu Truck Line, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sidhu Truck Line, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Bakersfield, CA vs Boise, ID

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Boise, side by side with Bakersfield on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.