MovingFromMoving navigation
La Crosse, WI

Boise, ID → La Crosse, WI · Long-distance move

Movers from Boise to La Crosse

About 1,468 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,700–$8,480, delivery in 3–7 days, 168 carriers on the Boise side and 100 in La Crosse.

  • 1,468 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,700–$8,4802-bedroom estimate
Photo: Bohao Zhao · CC BY 3.0
Open navigation Google Maps Apple Maps Waze

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,468 miles (1,244 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
168 (127 interstate)
Movers at destination
100 (64 interstate)

Reverse: La Crosse → Boise

Moving from Boise to La Crosse is a long-distance move of roughly 1,468 road miles, heading east from Idaho to Wisconsin.

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 $5,700 to $8,480 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Boise side there are 168 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (127 of them authorized for interstate work), and 100 around La Crosse (64 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 La Crosse.

Boise has a population of about 238,429 and La Crosse about 52,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,806 and 2,426 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Boise to La Crosse

Full-service estimate for 1,468 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,280 $2,780 $3,390
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,420 $4,170 $5,090
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,700 $6,950 $8,480
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,110 $11,120 $13,560
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,530 $15,280 $18,650

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,110–$2,980

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

Portable container

$2,330–$3,430

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

Full-service mover

$5,700–$8,480

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Boise, ID → La Crosse, WI. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

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 Boise (origin)

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
Call (208) 395-4660 Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (701) 213-9737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scandinavian Designs

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dania Incorporated

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
Call (208) 314-4724 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (208) 870-3691 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (208) 375-0961 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (208) 968-4042 Route Verify on FMCSA

L & R Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: L & R Group LLC

USDOT
2912146
MC
981293
Based in
Kuna, ID 83634 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (208) 813-7700 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (208) 466-8276 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 168 movers in Boise

Near La Crosse (destination)

Convenience Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
775476
MC
347275
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54602 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
363 trucks, 632 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (608) 793-6488 Verify on FMCSA

Dpw INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dick'S Pallet Works INC

USDOT
979619
MC
420264
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54603 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (608) 519-4222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dennis J Degier

Licensed interstate
USDOT
511822
MC
776418
Based in
Holmen, WI 54636 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (608) 769-5634 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nickelotti Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2818844
MC
939799
Based in
Chaseburg, WI 54621 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (608) 498-1990 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hallahan Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Robert J Hallahan

USDOT
2941906
MC
995094
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54601 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (608) 797-1891 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jones Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Guardian Express LLC

USDOT
2163607
MC
751809
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54603 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (608) 386-7348 Route Verify on FMCSA

Holmen Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2457793
MC
852762
Based in
Holmen, WI 54636 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (608) 386-9337 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jolivette Family Farms INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jolivette Family Farms Transport INC

USDOT
161775
MC
549937
Based in
West Salem, WI 54669 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (608) 786-1930 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 100 movers in La Crosse

Related routes

Other destinations from Boise

Other origins to La Crosse

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Boise to La Crosse?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,280 to $3,390 for a studio, $3,420 to $5,090 for a one-bedroom, $5,700 to $8,480 for a two-bedroom, $9,110 to $13,560 for a three-bedroom and $12,530 to $18,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is La Crosse from Boise?

About 1,468 road miles (1,244 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Idaho into Wisconsin 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 Boise to La Crosse?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,110 to $2,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,330 to $3,430. 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 Boise–La Crosse corridor.