Idaho Falls, ID → Berkeley, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Idaho Falls to Berkeley

About 782 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,590–$6,830, delivery in 2–5 days, 81 carriers on the Idaho Falls side and 429 in Berkeley.

782 miroad distance
14 h 11 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,590–$6,8302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Idaho Falls, Idaho
To: Berkeley, California
Road distance: ≈ 782 miles (663 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 11 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 81 (67 interstate)
Movers at destination: 429 (149 interstate)

Reverse: Berkeley → Idaho Falls

Moving from Idaho Falls to Berkeley is a long-distance move of roughly 782 road miles, heading southwest from Idaho to California.

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 $4,590 to $6,830 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 11 min.

On the Idaho Falls side there are 81 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (67 of them authorized for interstate work), and 429 around Berkeley (149 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 Berkeley.

Idaho Falls has a population of about 68,000 and Berkeley about 121,911. Berkeley is the denser city (11,954 people per square mile versus 2,440 in Idaho Falls), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 Idaho Falls to Berkeley

Full-service estimate for 782 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,840	$2,240	$2,730
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,760	$3,360	$4,100
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,590	$5,600	$6,830
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,350	$8,960	$10,930
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,100	$12,320	$15,030

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,100–$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

$4,590–$6,830

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Idaho Falls (origin)

Eagle Eye Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 703047
MC: 325275
Based in: Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 81 trucks, 83 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (208) 656-7336 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roamer Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2440532
MC: 841900
Based in: Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 44 trucks, 47 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (208) 821-6060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Riverbend Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4029917
MC: 1522242
Based in: Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (208) 534-7865 Route Verify on FMCSA

Interwest Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 205985
MC: 743698
Based in: Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1981

Call (208) 523-8989 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pocono Coast West LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2154977
MC: 749168
Based in: Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (208) 552-7785 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jay Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jay Transport INC

USDOT: 278984
MC: 446913
Based in: Rigby, ID 83442 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (208) 523-5134 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cci Transport & Crane INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 604468
MC: 291186
Based in: Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (208) 524-2244 Route Verify on FMCSA

Purple Sage Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 553451
MC: 273602
Based in: Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (208) 524-8340 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Idaho Falls

Near Berkeley (destination)

Air Container Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Act 2 Services INC

USDOT: 1701515
MC: 624529
Based in: Brisbane, CA 94005 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 60 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (415) 468-2220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nd Freights INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4049726
MC: 1534271
Based in: Richmond, CA 94806 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 54 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (510) 640-7050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lengner & Sons Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Lengner And Sons Produce Express

USDOT: 154572
MC: 156852
Based in: Oakland, CA 94607 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 42 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (510) 625-1900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pcc Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Pacific Coast Container INC

USDOT: 555398
MC: 274237
Based in: San Leandro, CA 94577 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (510) 346-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Waters Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1125579
MC: 481361
Based in: Martinez, CA 94553 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (925) 372-0914 Route Verify on FMCSA

Longdo Trucking Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1166104
MC: 509402
Based in: Oakland, CA 94621 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (510) 502-6328 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ss Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sukhjit Sandhu Trucking INC

USDOT: 1363134
MC: 522107
Based in: Oakland, CA 94621 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (510) 750-3598 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cargo Bay Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Cargo Bay Intermodal Services INC

USDOT: 1937273
MC: 691228
Based in: San Leandro, CA 94577 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (510) 451-6800 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 429 movers in Berkeley

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Idaho Falls to Berkeley?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,840 to $2,730 for a studio, $2,760 to $4,100 for a one-bedroom, $4,590 to $6,830 for a two-bedroom, $7,350 to $10,930 for a three-bedroom and $10,100 to $15,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Berkeley from Idaho Falls?

About 782 road miles (663 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 11 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 Idaho Falls to Berkeley?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,100 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 Idaho Falls–Berkeley corridor.