Thousand Oaks, CA

Boise, ID → Thousand Oaks, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Boise to Thousand Oaks

About 785 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,600–$6,840, delivery in 2–5 days, 168 carriers on the Boise side and 84 in Thousand Oaks.

  • 785 miroad distance
  • 14 h 14 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,600–$6,8402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 785 miles (665 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 14 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
168 (127 interstate)
Movers at destination
84 (35 interstate)

Reverse: Thousand Oaks → Boise

Thousand Oaks sits about 785 miles south of Boise, which makes this an interstate relocation from Idaho to California that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $4,600 to $6,840 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 14 min.

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 84 around Thousand Oaks (35 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 Thousand Oaks.

Boise has a population of about 238,429 and Thousand Oaks about 122,230. The two cities have comparable density (2,806 and 2,296 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Idaho, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Boise to Thousand Oaks

Full-service estimate for 785 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,840 $2,240 $2,740
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,760 $3,370 $4,110
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,600 $5,610 $6,840
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,360 $8,980 $10,950
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,120 $12,340 $15,060

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,110–$1,560

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

Portable container

$1,720–$2,530

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

Full-service mover

$4,600–$6,840

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

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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

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

Near Thousand Oaks (destination)

Synergy Shipping LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3319725
MC
1057066
Based in
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
38 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Nittur Designs LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4394167
MC
1724079
Based in
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Protech Delivery And Installation

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2719511
Based in
Moorpark, CA 93021 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Presto Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1691575
MC
621224
Based in
Simi Valley, CA 93063 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

American Hills Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4128186
MC
1580238
Based in
West Hills, CA 91304 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Sursim USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1880395
MC
678225
Based in
Simi Valley, CA 93063 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

P R Produce INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3492537
MC
1218485
Based in
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

To Your Home Delivery INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3167943
MC
1019329
Based in
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 84 movers in Thousand Oaks

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Boise to Thousand Oaks?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,840 to $2,740 for a studio, $2,760 to $4,110 for a one-bedroom, $4,600 to $6,840 for a two-bedroom, $7,360 to $10,950 for a three-bedroom and $10,120 to $15,060 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Thousand Oaks from Boise?

About 785 road miles (665 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 14 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 California 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 Thousand Oaks?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,110 to $1,560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,720 to $2,530. 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–Thousand Oaks corridor.