($955+) Boise, ID to St. Paul, MN Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,460-mile move from Boise, Idaho, to St. Paul, Minnesota, with costs ranging from $2,747 - $12,070. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $337 - $2,244. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Boise and St. Paul. Local movers in Boise typically start around $229 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,747 - $6,480
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,525 - $7,960
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,019 - $12,070

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 — 91% of Boise movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In St. Paul, 91% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Minnesota Transport Services Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Minnesota 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 St. Paul, MN

Moving containers from Boise, Idaho, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $1,380 and $4,960. 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 St. Paul. 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 St. Paul:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,380 - $2,610
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,855 - $3,868
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,546 - $4,960

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $84 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $168 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in St. Paul, MN, 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 $785 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 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

A rental truck for this 1,460-mile move from Boise, Idaho, to St. Paul, Minnesota, costs between $955 and $2,658. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• 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: $955 - $1,776
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,023 - $2,133
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,224 - $2,658

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $521 - $596 for the 1,460-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Boise, Idaho, for about 5 hours typically costs around $785.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,460-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $168 per night, adding $337 - $505 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $56 and $337.

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 most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,542 and $3,093.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,332 - $2,324
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,542 - $3,093
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,978 - $3,848

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 Boise, Idaho, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $785.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $84 and $168 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Boise to St. Paul?

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. Frasier Transport, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): Frasier Transport, 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: 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.