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Costa Mesa, CA

Idaho Falls, ID → Costa Mesa, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Idaho Falls to Costa Mesa

About 884 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,880–$7,260, delivery in 2–5 days, 81 carriers on the Idaho Falls side and 425 in Costa Mesa.

  • 884 miroad distance
  • 15 h 57 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,880–$7,2602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 884 miles (749 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 57 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
81 (67 interstate)
Movers at destination
425 (150 interstate)

Reverse: Costa Mesa → Idaho Falls

Moving from Idaho Falls to Costa Mesa is a long-distance move of roughly 884 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 $4,880 to $7,260 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 57 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 425 around Costa Mesa (150 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 Costa Mesa.

Idaho Falls has a population of about 68,000 and Costa Mesa about 108,881. Costa Mesa is the denser city (7,083 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 Costa Mesa

Full-service estimate for 884 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,950 $2,380 $2,900
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,930 $3,570 $4,350
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,880 $5,950 $7,260
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,800 $9,520 $11,610
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,730 $13,080 $15,960

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,210–$1,710

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

Portable container

$1,810–$2,660

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

Full-service mover

$4,880–$7,260

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.

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 Costa Mesa (destination)

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC

USDOT
2714701
MC
117140
Based in
Irvine, CA 92614 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2,493 trucks, 3,975 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (714) 552-9014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2247083
Based in
Buena Park, CA 90620 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (800) 858-9889 Route Verify on FMCSA

Line Drive Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2483381
MC
859536
Based in
Anaheim, CA 92806 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
79 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (800) 899-0668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293353
MC
1043255
Based in
Santa Ana, CA 92707 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (949) 664-9708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apollo Couriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1030265
MC
987394
Based in
Irvine, CA 92618 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (310) 337-0377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lgl INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2448815
MC
845207
Based in
Irvine, CA 92603 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (661) 873-5730 Route Verify on FMCSA

Laverde Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1156979
MC
909517
Based in
Garden Grove, CA 92840 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (714) 726-0686 Route Verify on FMCSA

G A Express Nsr INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2527158
MC
877876
Based in
Anaheim, CA 92804 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (714) 469-4094 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 425 movers in Costa Mesa

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Idaho Falls to Costa Mesa?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,950 to $2,900 for a studio, $2,930 to $4,350 for a one-bedroom, $4,880 to $7,260 for a two-bedroom, $7,800 to $11,610 for a three-bedroom and $10,730 to $15,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Costa Mesa from Idaho Falls?

About 884 road miles (749 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 57 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 Costa Mesa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,210 to $1,710 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.

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–Costa Mesa corridor.