Coeur d'Alene, ID → Hayward, CA · Long-distance move
About 881 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,870–$7,240, delivery in 2–5 days, 56 carriers on the Coeur d'Alene side and 754 in Hayward.
Hayward sits about 881 miles southwest of Coeur d'Alene, 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 $4,870 to $7,240 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 15 h 53 min.
On the Coeur d'Alene side there are 56 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 754 around Hayward (242 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 Hayward.
Coeur d'Alene has a population of about 58,000 and Hayward about 157,113. The two cities have comparable density (3,390 and 3,558 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,950 | $2,370 | $2,900 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,920 | $3,560 | $4,350 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,870 | $5,940 | $7,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,790 | $9,500 | $11,590 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,710 | $13,060 | $15,940 |
$1,210–$1,700
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,810–$2,660
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,870–$7,240
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
Legal name: Paradise Amusements INC
Legal name: Panhandle Movers LLC
Legal name: Pacific Coast Container INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,950 to $2,900 for a studio, $2,920 to $4,350 for a one-bedroom, $4,870 to $7,240 for a two-bedroom, $7,790 to $11,590 for a three-bedroom and $10,710 to $15,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 881 road miles (746 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 53 min.
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.
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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,210 to $1,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,810 to $2,660. 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.
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 Coeur d'Alene–Hayward corridor.