Moving to Ames from somewhere in Idaho? Pick your origin city below for a route page with distance, drive time and a cost estimate. The nearest Idaho city on this platform is Idaho Falls at about 1,107 road miles from Ames; the largest, Boise, is about 1,354 miles away.
These are interstate moves, so the carrier needs active FMCSA authority. Ames has 55 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers nearby (25 with interstate authority), and the Idaho cities on this platform account for 704 more.
Typical cost (Ames ↔ Boise, 1,354 miles)
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,120 | $2,590 | $3,160 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,180 | $3,880 | $4,740 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,310 | $6,470 | $7,900 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,490 | $10,360 | $12,640 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,680 | $14,240 | $17,380 |
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