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Coeur d'Alene, ID

Carlsbad, CA → Coeur d'Alene, ID · Long-distance move

Movers from Carlsbad to Coeur d'Alene

About 1,189 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,730–$8,520, delivery in 3–7 days, 85 carriers on the Carlsbad side and 56 in Coeur d'Alene.

  • 1,189 miroad distance
  • 21 h 12 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,730–$8,5202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,189 miles (1,007 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 12 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
85 (27 interstate)
Movers at destination
56 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Coeur d'Alene → Carlsbad

Coeur d'Alene sits about 1,189 miles north of Carlsbad, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Idaho 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 $5,730 to $8,520 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 21 h 12 min.

On the Carlsbad side there are 85 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (27 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.

Carlsbad has a population of about 112,260 and Coeur d'Alene about 58,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,036 and 3,390 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 California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Carlsbad to Coeur d'Alene

Full-service estimate for 1,189 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,290 $2,790 $3,410
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,440 $4,190 $5,110
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,730 $6,990 $8,520
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,160 $11,180 $13,640
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,600 $15,370 $18,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,670–$2,360

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

Portable container

$2,080–$3,060

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

Full-service mover

$5,730–$8,520

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

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Typical full-service range.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Carlsbad (origin)

Altman Specialty Plants LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
440672
MC
277756
Based in
Vista, CA 92084 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
311 trucks, 309 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (760) 744-8191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cronus Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1840993
MC
701726
Based in
Oceanside, CA 92057 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (760) 618-0707 Route Verify on FMCSA

Online Trucking Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2159029
MC
750403
Based in
Vista, CA 92081 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (760) 598-5800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smooth Operator Logistics Co

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2660024
MC
1709631
Based in
Vista, CA 92083 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (619) 941-9901 Route Verify on FMCSA

Resendiz Bros Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3398785
MC
1134994
Based in
Escondido, CA 92026 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (760) 509-5808 Route Verify on FMCSA

Antida Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2619707
MC
913842
Based in
San Diego, CA 92127 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (619) 398-6994 Route Verify on FMCSA

A&r Moving & Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2925375
MC
987038
Based in
Carlsbad, CA 92011 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (619) 807-0772 Route Verify on FMCSA

Servpro Of North Vista San Marcos

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Araya Construction INC

USDOT
2129355
Based in
San Marcos, CA 92069 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (760) 758-3454 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 85 movers in Carlsbad

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 Carlsbad to Coeur d'Alene?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,290 to $3,410 for a studio, $3,440 to $5,110 for a one-bedroom, $5,730 to $8,520 for a two-bedroom, $9,160 to $13,640 for a three-bedroom and $12,600 to $18,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Coeur d'Alene from Carlsbad?

About 1,189 road miles (1,007 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 12 min.

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 California 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 Carlsbad to Coeur d'Alene?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,670 to $2,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,080 to $3,060. 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 Carlsbad–Coeur d'Alene corridor.