J R Simplot Company
- USDOT
- 62813
- MC
- 167150
- Based in
- Boise, ID 83702 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 169 trucks, 178 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Meridian, ID → Napa, CA · Long-distance move
About 565 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,990–$5,930, delivery in 2–5 days, 176 carriers on the Meridian side and 56 in Napa.
The route from Meridian, ID to Napa, CA covers roughly 565 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $3,990 to $5,930 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 10 h 27 min.
On the Meridian side there are 176 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (130 of them authorized for interstate work), and 56 around Napa (17 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 Napa.
Meridian has a population of about 142,988 and Napa about 79,000. Napa is the denser city (4,391 people per square mile versus 3,351 in Meridian), 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,590 | $1,940 | $2,370 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,390 | $2,920 | $3,560 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,990 | $4,860 | $5,930 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,380 | $7,780 | $9,490 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,770 | $10,700 | $13,050 |
$880–$1,240
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,520–$2,240
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,990–$5,930
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Meridian, ID → Napa, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Dania Incorporated
Legal name: Dunamis Enterprises LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,590 to $2,370 for a studio, $2,390 to $3,560 for a one-bedroom, $3,990 to $5,930 for a two-bedroom, $6,380 to $9,490 for a three-bedroom and $8,770 to $13,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 565 road miles (479 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 27 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 $880 to $1,240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,520 to $2,240. 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 Meridian–Napa corridor.