Boise, ID

Ashland, OR → Boise, ID · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Ashland to Boise

About 403 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,150–$4,690, delivery in 1–3 days, 5 carriers on the Ashland side and 168 in Boise.

  • 403 miroad distance
  • 7 h 39 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,150–$4,6902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 403 miles (341 straight-line)
Drive time
7 h 39 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
5 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination
168 (127 interstate)

Reverse: Boise → Ashland

Moving from Ashland to Boise is a regional long-distance move of roughly 403 road miles, heading east from Oregon to Idaho.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $3,150 to $4,690 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 39 min.

On the Ashland side there are 5 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 of them authorized for interstate work), and 168 around Boise (127 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Boise.

Ashland has a population of about 21,000 and Boise about 238,429. The two cities have comparable density (3,219 and 2,806 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Idaho than in Oregon, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Ashland to Boise

Full-service estimate for 403 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,280 $1,560 $1,900
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,890 $2,310 $2,820
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,150 $3,850 $4,690
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,050 $6,150 $7,510
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,940 $8,460 $10,320

Rental truck (DIY)

$560–$800

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,380–$2,030

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,150–$4,690

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Ashland (origin)

Earth Stewards LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2186546
Based in
Talent, OR 97540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Junior Mover

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2205624
Based in
Ashland, OR 97520 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Peoples Warehouse INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
26826
MC
32168
Based in
Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (36 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Jamayca'S Holdings LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1840557
MC
667062
Based in
Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (36 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

J&c Hauling Limited Liability Company

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3482383
MC
1143370
Based in
Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (36 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 5 movers in Ashland

Near Boise (destination)

Albertson'S LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
45225
MC
146452
Based in
Boise, ID 83726 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
402 trucks, 488 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

J R Simplot Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
62813
MC
167150
Based in
Boise, ID 83702 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
169 trucks, 178 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Scandinavian Designs

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2671154
MC
1115357
Based in
Boise, ID 83706 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
59 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

USA Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1189943
MC
475067
Based in
Meridian, ID 83642 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
49 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Peasley Transfer & Storage Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
62670
MC
3249
Based in
Boise, ID 83706 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Muza-Pro LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3087546
MC
81853
Based in
Meridian, ID 83646 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

L & R Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2912146
MC
981293
Based in
Kuna, ID 83634 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Cx Northwest INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
581874
MC
281914
Based in
Nampa, ID 83687 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

All 168 movers in Boise

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ashland to Boise?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,280 to $1,900 for a studio, $1,890 to $2,820 for a one-bedroom, $3,150 to $4,690 for a two-bedroom, $5,050 to $7,510 for a three-bedroom and $6,940 to $10,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Boise from Ashland?

About 403 road miles (341 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 39 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Oregon into Idaho makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Ashland to Boise?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $560 to $800 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,380 to $2,030. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Ashland–Boise corridor.