Best Long-Distance Movers in Idaho for 2026
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In Idaho, a long-distance move means moving more than 150 miles. These moves often involve different pricing, delivery windows, and planning considerations than in-town relocations.
MoveBuddha reviewed 20 long-distance movers serving Idaho to identify the best options for reliability, service, and value.
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Best long-distance movers in Idaho
The companies below handle interstate moves from Idaho. This list includes national long-distance movers as well as in-state movers that advertise out-of-state service.
Use this list to compare which companies may be a better fit for full-service moving, packing, storage, and specialty-item handling before you request quotes. Not every mover is set up for the same routes or services, so this list is meant to help you narrow the field quickly.
To get a head start, use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to quickly gather quotes. Based on our data, movers who use our calculator pay 30% less on average than those who book the first company they contact.
- Safeway Moving
- American Van Lines
- Allied Van Lines
- Mayzlin Relocation
- North American Van Lines
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
- Merchant Moving & Storage, LLC
- All My Sons Moving & Storage
- Cross Town Moves
- Lake Coeur d'Alene Movers
- 208 Moving Company
- Vantage Moving Solutions, LLC
- Valley Custom Moving LLC
- InterWest Moving and Storage
- Boise Moving & Storage
- Mayday Pro Movers
- Sumo Moving LLC
- Bust N Moves Moving Company LLC
- Specialty packing services
- White-glove reputation
- 80+ years' experience
- 1,800 trucks
- Storage available
- Customized moving plans
Efficient service
Careful handling
Professional and polite staff
Quick moving process
Good communication
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Read Full ReviewIndustry Experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has been in business for 40 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and interstate moving.
Review Quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has about 96% positive reviews across roughly 247 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.4.
Quote Accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from TWO MEN AND A TRUCK.
Customer Service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
Recent Reviews
"The crew was awesome! They were on time, took great care of my items (including antiques and breakables), and finished in just 1 day! This was my first move with NO items broken. Communication was fantastic."
"We used Two Men and a Truck to move last week. Extremely professional, courteous, and hard working. Furniture prepared and loaded with care. Would definitely recommend using these guys!"
Professional and polite staff
Careful handling
Efficient service
Good communication
Quick moving process
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Read Full ReviewIndustry Experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Merchant Moving & Storage, LLC has been in business for 81 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and estate moving.
Review Quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Merchant Moving & Storage, LLC has about 91% positive reviews across roughly 173 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.5.
Quote Accuracy 4.0
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Merchant Moving & Storage, LLC, and Merchant Moving & Storage, LLC makes deposit expectations clear upfront. Discounts may be available for groups like AAA members.
Customer Service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Merchant Moving & Storage, LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.
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"They were extremely responsive and organized. Our movers Noah and Dustin were fantastic: professional, courteous, and did not stop working. They moved all our furniture quickly while being cautious. The price was great too!"
"Every step of the way was seamless. If I had any questions, they had the answers and promptly. The move out day was seamless as well as the move in day. Merchants was the best!"
Efficient service
Careful handling
Professional and polite staff
Quick moving process
Helpful movers
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Read Full ReviewIndustry Experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. All My Sons Moving & Storage has been in business for 26 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like small-scale moving and international moving.
Review Quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. All My Sons Moving & Storage has about 73% positive reviews across roughly 329 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.2.
Quote Accuracy 3.8
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from All My Sons Moving & Storage, and All My Sons Moving & Storage makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer Service 4.7
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. All My Sons Moving & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Lorenzo, Jaden, and Spencer were awesome!! Highly recommend- quick, efficient and took great care of our furniture. Thank you so much!!"
"My family had to move quickly...they were on time, fast, efficient, friendly, and careful. Everything was delivered safely and moved in with care. The crew was extremely kind despite me being stressed out."
Efficient service
Careful handling
Professional and polite staff
Quick moving process
Friendly and approachable staff
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Cross Town Moves has been in business for 40 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like interstate moving and intrastate moving.
Review Quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Cross Town Moves has about 95% positive reviews across roughly 260 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.1.
Quote Accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Cross Town Moves.
Customer Service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Cross Town Moves emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"My movers (Hayden, Dominque, and Mike) were great! They were on time, polite, and worked quickly and professionally to make my move easy. The charges were clear and straight forward."
"Absolutely the best moving company out there!!! Franklin was such a hard worker, and he worked fast! Also a really great guy. Marcos and Mauricio were top notch as well."
Careful handling
Efficient service
Professional and polite staff
Quick moving process
Good communication
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Read Full ReviewIndustry Experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Lake Coeur d'Alene Movers has been in business for 7 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and international moving.
Review Quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Lake Coeur d'Alene Movers has about 97% positive reviews across roughly 232 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.5.
Quote Accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Lake Coeur d'Alene Movers.
Customer Service 4.7
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Lake Coeur d'Alene Movers emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"They arrived right on time, called while enroute. The load into the truck that took me three days, they finished in just over an hour. Professional, hard workers, careful w/ your stuff. Highly recommend."
"Movers were quick and efficient and packed things so well and carefully. I felt comfortable and confident in them handling all my personal things. Highly recommended!!"
Efficient service
Professional and polite staff
Careful handling
Quick moving process
Affordable rates
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. 208 Moving Company has been in business for 12 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like interstate moving and intrastate moving.
Review Quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. 208 Moving Company has about 98% positive reviews across roughly 302 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.5.
Quote Accuracy 4.3
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from 208 Moving Company. Discounts may be available for groups like military, seniors.
Customer Service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. 208 Moving Company emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"These guys are terrific! Fast, friendly, professional and a bargain. I highly recommend them."
"Our movers were punctual, so respectful and very professional. Helped so much with our entire house move in over 100-degree weather! Not a single complaint. Highly recommend this company!"
Professional and polite staff
Efficient service
Careful handling
Quick moving process
Friendly and approachable staff
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Read Full ReviewIndustry Experience 4.7
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Vantage Moving Solutions, LLC has been in business for 6 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and estate moving.
Review Quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Vantage Moving Solutions, LLC has about 92% positive reviews across roughly 131 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.5.
Quote Accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Vantage Moving Solutions, LLC.
Customer Service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Vantage Moving Solutions, LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
Recent Reviews
They were extremely kind & helpful with moving our things & ensuring their safety. I HATE moving, but they made it seamless & easy. I wanted to cry from the stress of it all, but they reassured me the entire time.
Vantage did an amazing job moving my Dad to a retirement community. Brent and his crew were on time, efficient and affordable! If I could give them 10 stars I would.
Efficient service
Professional and polite staff
Careful handling
Good communication
Quick moving process
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Read Full ReviewIndustry Experience 4.7
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Valley Custom Moving LLC has been in business for 7 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like interstate moving and intrastate moving.
Review Quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Valley Custom Moving LLC has about 99% positive reviews across roughly 305 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.8.
Quote Accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Valley Custom Moving LLC.
Customer Service 4.1
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Valley Custom Moving LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Valley Custom Movers exceeded our expectations! They answered all our questions, delivered what they promised, and everything went smoothly. Highly recommend them!"
"Donovan and Sean were amazing! They were prompt, courteous and highly professional. Not only would we use Valley Custom moving again, we would request Donovan and Sean!"
Professional and polite staff
Careful handling
Efficient service
Good communication
Helpful movers
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Read Full ReviewIndustry Experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. InterWest Moving and Storage has been in business for 34 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and estate moving.
Review Quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. InterWest Moving and Storage has about 91% positive reviews across roughly 178 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.7.
Quote Accuracy 3.8
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from InterWest Moving and Storage. Discounts may be available for groups like AAA members.
Customer Service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. InterWest Moving and Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.
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"Kolton, Andrew, Luis, and Rhiley were all very professional, personable, and easy to communicate with! They made our move not feel stressful and were so accommodating and helpful. I would highly recommend this company."
"The team from Interwest were phenomenal, not only careful packers but also efficient. My belongings were packed, loaded, and unpacked smoothly. Highly recommend this dream team to anyone needing help with a move."
Professional and polite staff
Efficient service
Careful handling
Good communication
Quick moving process
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Boise Moving & Storage has been in business for 11 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like international moving and interstate moving.
Review Quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Boise Moving & Storage has about 97% positive reviews across roughly 57 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.4.
Quote Accuracy 3.7
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Boise Moving & Storage.
Customer Service 3.8
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Boise Moving & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
Recent Reviews
"Boise Moving & Storage did an excellent job moving our office across town. Crates were provided before the move... The crew was professional, careful and quick! Our furniture all came intact with nothing broken. We definitely highly recommend!"
"Had an interstate move. Boise Moving and Storage was hired as a 3rd party vendor... Professional, hard working and didn't leave a mess. They even offered to set up the tv, sound system... Highly recommend."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Mayday Pro Movers has been in business for 10 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and interstate moving.
Review Quality 3.8
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Mayday Pro Movers has an average Yelp rating of 5.0.
Quote Accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Mayday Pro Movers.
Customer Service 3.2
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Mayday Pro Movers emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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Efficient service
Careful handling
Professional and polite staff
Highly recommended
Good communication
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Read Full ReviewIndustry Experience 4.7
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Sumo Moving LLC has been in business for 15 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review Quality 3.8
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Sumo Moving LLC has about 83% positive reviews across roughly 95 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.7.
Quote Accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Sumo Moving LLC.
Customer Service 4.1
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Sumo Moving LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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Worked fast and took care of my items. Would use again.
These guys were AMAZING! So efficient and so fast! We'll recommend them to everyone we know! They made the move less stressful for sure.
Efficient service
Professional and polite staff
Careful handling
Quick moving process
Good communication
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Read Full ReviewIndustry Experience 4.4
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Bust N Moves Moving Company LLC has been in business for 5 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like interstate moving and intrastate moving.
Review Quality 3.8
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Bust N Moves Moving Company LLC has about 97% positive reviews across roughly 217 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 5.0.
Quote Accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Bust N Moves Moving Company LLC.
Customer Service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Bust N Moves Moving Company LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
Recent Reviews
"Best experience we’ve ever had with movers, hands down. They were kind, professional, polite, and just all around wonderful. Very efficient and got us moved super quick! Highly highly recommend them!"
"Great customer service and communication getting everything scheduled and answering all my questions! On moving day, the crew was prompt and efficient. They also had such great attitudes and made moving a breeze and took great care with our belongings."
Specialty services long-distance movers in Idaho offer
Not all moving companies provide the same set of services. Availability of specialty options depends on location and the movers serving your area. Below, you’ll see which services movers in Idaho provide, along with our top recommendations for each category.
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Long-distance movers in Idaho offering piano transport
For piano transport, look for movers with the right tools and experience. 15 movers in Idaho list piano moving as a service. Confirm what’s included, like padding, secure loading, and valuation coverage. Here are our top picks.
Before hiring a long-distance mover in Idaho
Before you book a mover, use a moving checklist and compare a few written estimates and confirm that the company regularly handles interstate moves from Idaho. Long-distance pricing can change based on shipment size, delivery window, and add-on services, so a little extra vetting upfront can help you avoid surprises later.
- Request at least three quotes from interstate movers
- Ask whether the estimate is binding or non-binding
- Confirm FMCSA licensing, valuation coverage, and moving insurance options
- Ask about packing, storage, and specialty-item handling before booking
- Be cautious with vague quotes or unusually large deposits
Compare the best long-distance movers in Idaho
Use the table below to compare the best long-distance movers serving Idaho side by side. It shows which companies advertise interstate service, professional packing, and storage so you can narrow your options faster.
This comparison is best used as a starting point. Availability can still vary by city, route, and move date, so it’s smart to compare a few quotes before choosing a mover.
| Mover | Interstate moves | Packing services | Storage available | MoveBuddha rating |
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| Safeway Moving | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 / 5 |
| American Van Lines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 / 5 |
| Allied Van Lines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 / 5 |
| Mayzlin Relocation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 / 5 |
| North American Van Lines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 / 5 |
| TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 / 5 |
| Merchant Moving & Storage, LLC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 / 5 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.48 / 5 |
| Cross Town Moves | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.48 / 5 |
| Lake Coeur d'Alene Movers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.48 / 5 |
| 208 Moving Company | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.44 / 5 |
| Vantage Moving Solutions, LLC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.42 / 5 |
| Valley Custom Moving LLC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.42 / 5 |
| InterWest Moving and Storage | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.38 / 5 |
| Boise Moving & Storage | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.26 / 5 |
| Mayday Pro Movers | ✓ | ✓ | X | 4.26 / 5 |
| Sumo Moving LLC | ✓ | ✓ | X | 4.16 / 5 |
| Bust N Moves Moving Company LLC | ✓ | ✓ | X | 4.16 / 5 |
What to expect to pay for a long-distance move from Idaho
For most interstate moves from Idaho, prices typically range from $852 to $3,524. A long-distance move from Idaho usually costs more than a local move because pricing is based on distance, shipment size, and the services you add.
That range is best used as a planning benchmark, not a guaranteed quote. Your final price can move up or down depending on how far you are going, how much you are shipping, and whether you need packing, storage, or specialty handling.
The biggest factors that influence long-distance moving costs include:
- Distance between your origin and destination
- Size and weight of your shipment
- Time of year and move date flexibility
- Additional services like packing or storage
Long-distance movers typically build quotes around mileage, shipment weight or volume, and service level. Extra charges often come from full packing, storage, stair carries, long carries, shuttle service, and specialty items like pianos or antiques.
If you want a detailed cost breakdown or a more precise estimate, we recommend using our moving cost calculator.
How we chose the best long-distance moving companies in Idaho
moveBuddha’s expert team analyzed 20 interstate movers in Idaho and listed the top movers based on customer satisfaction, reviews, and cost.
- Customer satisfaction (40%): The company consistently delivers services in a timely manner with good communication and within the estimated cost.
- Dispute resolution (20%): We look for companies that own their mistakes and make genuine efforts to fix issues that arise during a move.
- Industry reputation (15%): The company is well-regarded within the moving industry and participates in conferences and organizations.
- Online reputation (15%): The company maintains a professional website with accurate information and responds professionally to online customer inquiries.
- Service options (10%): We look for companies offering full packing, storage, specialty item handling, and expedited delivery.
Here is our full moving company rating methodology.
FAQs
What qualifies as a long-distance move?
A long-distance move typically refers to any relocation that covers a significant distance or crosses state lines. In a large state like Idaho, even moves that stay within the state can qualify as long-distance if they span hundreds of miles.
Any move that crosses out of ID is considered interstate and must be handled by a mover licensed for long-distance transportation.
Do in-state movers handle out-of-state moves?
In Idaho, a relatively large share of movers are licensed for interstate work. That means some in-state companies can handle out-of-state moves in addition to local jobs.
Even so, interstate moves involve different regulations and logistics, so it’s important to confirm that a mover regularly handles out-of-state relocations before booking.
Are national moving companies better than local movers?
It depends on the distance and complexity of your move. For longer interstate relocations, national moving companies often have pricing structures and logistics designed specifically for long-distance transportation.
Local movers in Idaho may also handle interstate moves and can offer different availability or service styles. The right choice depends on how far you’re moving, your timing, and what level of flexibility you need.
Can labor-only movers help with a long-distance move?
Labor-only movers focus on loading and unloading rather than transportation. In Idaho, a portion of moving companies offer labor-only services, which are commonly used alongside rental trucks or moving containers.
While labor-only help can be useful for parts of a move, interstate relocations still require a licensed long-distance moving company to handle transportation across state lines.
Based on our data, 68% of movers in Idaho advertise labor-only services, compared to 55% nationwide.
When is the best time to schedule a long-distance move?
Winter moves can be a good way to find better availability, but weather can add risk and delays for long-distance routes. If you’re moving in winter, build in extra buffer days and confirm pickup and delivery windows in writing.
If you want the smoothest experience, late spring or early fall usually offers the best balance of demand and conditions.
