($942+) Boise, ID to McKinney, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boise, ID to McKinney, TX

For the 1,596-mile move from Boise, Idaho, to McKinney, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,853 and $12,092. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $349 - $2,324 (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 McKinney:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,853 - $6,491
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,582 - $8,496
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,882 - $12,092

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 McKinney.

Specialty moving services from Boise, ID to McKinney, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Boise movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McKinney, 95% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Boise, ID to McKinney, TX

Moving containers from Boise, Idaho, to McKinney, Texas, cost between $1,538 and $5,041. 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 McKinney. 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 McKinney:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,538 - $2,779
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,833 - $3,768
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,576 - $5,041

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $87 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $174 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 $813 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 McKinney, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Boise to McKinney?

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 McKinney, TX

Truck rentals from Boise, Idaho, to McKinney, Texas, range from $1,041 - $2,685 for the 1,596-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $590 - $674
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 McKinney based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,041 - $1,828
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,117 - $2,175
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,312 - $2,685

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $590 - $674 for the 1,596-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 $813.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,596-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $174 per night, adding $349 - $523 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $58 and $349.

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

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 McKinney, TX

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 McKinney, Texas.

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 $1,604 and $3,169.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,370 - $2,401
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,604 - $3,169
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,185 - $4,240

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 $813.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $87 and $174 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Boise to McKinney?

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 McKinney, TX

Good news for your budget: McKinney isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Boise. Cost of living index runs 112 there against 119 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 88/100 and 65.01/100 here versus 27/100 and 78.52/100 there.