($857+) Boise, ID to St. Paul, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boise, ID to St. Paul, MN

For the 1,460-mile move from Boise, Idaho, to St. Paul, Minnesota, full-service movers cost between $2,463 and $10,626. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $337 - $2,244 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Boise generally start around $229 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,463 - $6,053
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,223 - $7,895
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,856 - $10,626

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 St. Paul.

Specialty moving services from Boise, ID to St. Paul, MN

Specialty needs vary by market: 47% of Boise movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In St. Paul, 69% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Boise to St. Paul?

Movers licensed to operate in Minnesota are typically members of the Minnesota Transport Services Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Boise, ID to St. Paul, MN

Moving containers from Boise, Idaho, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $1,369 and $4,584. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Boise typically runs around $85/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Boise to St. Paul:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,369 - $2,436
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,784 - $3,508
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,425 - $4,584

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $84 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $168 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $785 in Boise, ID, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your St. Paul, MN, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Boise to St. Paul?

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 St. Paul, MN

Truck rentals from Boise, Idaho, to St. Paul, Minnesota, range from $857 - $2,458 for the 1,460-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $521 - $596
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 St. Paul based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $857 - $1,591
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $927 - $1,912
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,202 - $2,458

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Boise, Idaho, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $785.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $521 - $596 for the 1,460-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $67 and $365, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $168 per night for hotel stops on the 1,460-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $337 - $505.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Boise to St. Paul?

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 St. Paul, MN

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 St. Paul, Minnesota.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,358 and $2,721.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,147 - $2,328
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,358 - $2,721
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,941 - $3,629

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 $785.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $84 - $168 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 St. Paul?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Boise, ID vs St. Paul, MN

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in St. Paul, side by side with Boise 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.

Our take

For a move from Boise, ID, to St. Paul, MN, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,463 for a studio to $10,626 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,460-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,369 - $4,584. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $857 - $2,458, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,223 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Siemens and ACS Group.