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Coeur d'Alene, ID

Birmingham, AL → Coeur d'Alene, ID · Cross-country move

Movers from Birmingham to Coeur d'Alene

About 2,166 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,570–$9,770, delivery in 5–10 days, 395 carriers on the Birmingham side and 56 in Coeur d'Alene.

  • 2,166 miroad distance
  • 38 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,570–$9,7702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,166 miles (1,836 straight-line)
Drive time
38 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
395 (208 interstate)
Movers at destination
56 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Coeur d'Alene → Birmingham

Coeur d'Alene sits about 2,166 miles northwest of Birmingham, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alabama to Idaho that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $6,570 to $9,770 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 38 hours (5 driving days).

On the Birmingham side there are 395 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (208 of them authorized for interstate work), and 56 around Coeur d'Alene (45 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 Coeur d'Alene.

Birmingham has a population of about 195,893 and Coeur d'Alene about 58,000. Coeur d'Alene is the denser city (3,390 people per square mile versus 1,366 in Birmingham), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Idaho is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Birmingham to Coeur d'Alene

Full-service estimate for 2,166 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,630 $3,200 $3,910
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,940 $4,810 $5,860
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,570 $8,010 $9,770
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,510 $12,820 $15,640
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,450 $17,620 $21,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,980–$4,200

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

Portable container

$2,950–$4,340

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

Full-service mover

$6,570–$9,770

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Birmingham (origin)

Buddy Moore Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
843883
MC
370920
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35222 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
359 trucks, 354 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (205) 949-2260 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dixie Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2263023
MC
822669
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35217 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
117 trucks, 117 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (205) 841-1930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deep South Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Tvs INC

USDOT
273403
MC
163871
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35204 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
109 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (205) 326-0490 Route Verify on FMCSA

Americas Thrift Stores INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Alabama Thrift Stores INC

USDOT
446588
MC
656355
Based in
Irondale, AL 35210 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (205) 856-1234 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Latitude Moving Admiral Movers Motivated Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Move & Store LLC

USDOT
2179652
MC
765956
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35211 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (855) 624-4537 Route Verify on FMCSA

U-Haul

Licensed interstate

Legal name: U-Haul Company Of Alabama INC

USDOT
428450
MC
881025
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35216 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (602) 263-6811 Route Verify on FMCSA

Associated Grocers Of The South INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
187921
MC
432768
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35217 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (205) 808-4915 Route Verify on FMCSA

Thompson Delivery Services Colwright

Licensed interstate

Legal name: McCorquodale Transfer LLC

USDOT
713589
MC
352161
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35203 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (205) 870-7474 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 395 movers in Birmingham

Near Coeur d'Alene (destination)

Paradise Amusements

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Paradise Amusements INC

USDOT
1428525
Based in
Post Falls, ID 83854 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (208) 687-8787 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carrel Brothers Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1056882
MC
439672
Based in
Hayden, ID 83835 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (208) 626-5657 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2843185
MC
10110
Based in
Post Falls, ID 83854 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (208) 449-6080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alliance Moving INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1127257
MC
455579
Based in
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (208) 676-1088 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gman'S Lc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
5509433
MC
68856213
Based in
Hayden, ID 83835 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (208) 210-7502 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ace Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3198568
MC
157892
Based in
Coeur D'Alene, ID 83815 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (208) 659-1123 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1009960
MC
615856
Based in
Post Falls, ID 83854 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (208) 777-0929 Route Verify on FMCSA

Panhandle Moverslake Coeur D'Alene Moversbest Of Spokane M

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Panhandle Movers LLC

USDOT
3867531
MC
1414914
Based in
Post Falls, ID 83854 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (208) 449-7742 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 56 movers in Coeur d'Alene

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Birmingham to Coeur d'Alene?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,630 to $3,910 for a studio, $3,940 to $5,860 for a one-bedroom, $6,570 to $9,770 for a two-bedroom, $10,510 to $15,640 for a three-bedroom and $14,450 to $21,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Coeur d'Alene from Birmingham?

About 2,166 road miles (1,836 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 38 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Alabama 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 Birmingham to Coeur d'Alene?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,980 to $4,200 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,950 to $4,340. 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 Birmingham–Coeur d'Alene corridor.