($460+) Boise, ID to Sacramento, CA Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 553-mile relocation from Boise, Idaho, to Sacramento, California, cost between $1,590 and $9,430. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $367 - $2,444, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Boise typically charge a base rate around $229 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,590 - $4,770
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,658 - $6,871
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,546 - $9,430

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 Boise to Sacramento.

Specialty moving services from Boise, ID to Sacramento, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Boise movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Sacramento, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California 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 Boise, ID to Sacramento, CA

Moving containers from Boise, Idaho, to Sacramento, California, cost between $1,056 and $3,354. 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 Sacramento. If you go over that window, storage in Boise adds around $85/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,056 - $1,846
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,237 - $2,475
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,771 - $3,354

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $92 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $183 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Sacramento, CA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $855 in Boise, ID. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Boise to Sacramento?

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 Boise, ID to Sacramento, CA

Plan on $465 - $1,249 for a rental moving truck on the 553-mile route from Boise, Idaho, to Sacramento, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $215 - $246
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $24
• Boise daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $465 - $838
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $496 - $985
• 4+ bedrooms: $650 - $1,249

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $183 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $79 and $397 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $215 - $246 in fuel for the 553-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $855 in Boise, Idaho, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Boise, ID to Sacramento, CA

For larger DIY moves from Boise, Idaho, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Sacramento, California.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,043 and $2,020.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $887 - $1,727
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,043 - $2,020
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,334 - $2,657

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Boise, Idaho, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $855.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $92 - $183 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Boise to Sacramento?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Frasier Transport, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): Frasier Transport, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Boise, ID vs Sacramento, CA

Boise and Sacramento land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 119 in Boise and 127 in Sacramento, and rent tracks closely too ($1,495/mo vs. $1,899/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (88 vs 49) and safety scores (65.01 vs 50.79) come out about the same too.