Boise, ID

Omaha, NE → Boise, ID · Long-distance move

Movers from Omaha to Boise

About 1,226 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,050–$7,520, delivery in 3–7 days, 318 carriers on the Omaha side and 168 in Boise.

  • 1,226 miroad distance
  • 21 h 50 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,050–$7,5202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,226 miles (1,039 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 50 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
318 (200 interstate)
Movers at destination
168 (127 interstate)

Reverse: Boise → Omaha

Moving from Omaha to Boise is a long-distance move of roughly 1,226 road miles, heading west from Nebraska to Idaho.

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 $5,050 to $7,520 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 50 min.

On the Omaha side there are 318 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (200 of them authorized for interstate work), and 168 around Boise (127 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 Boise.

Omaha has a population of about 488,797 and Boise about 238,429. The two cities have comparable density (3,433 and 2,806 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Omaha to Boise

Full-service estimate for 1,226 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,020 $2,470 $3,010
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,030 $3,700 $4,510
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,050 $6,160 $7,520
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,090 $9,860 $12,030
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,120 $13,560 $16,540

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,710–$2,410

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

Portable container

$2,110–$3,110

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

Full-service mover

$5,050–$7,520

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 Omaha (origin)

Amcon Distributing Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
300388
MC
76939
Based in
Omaha, NE 68122 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
459 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Accutran

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
193227
MC
155796
Based in
Omaha, NE 68138 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
313 trucks, 292 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

H & M Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
290983
MC
198858
Based in
Omaha, NE 68107 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
280 trucks, 271 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Ford Storage & Moving Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
563314
MC
254535
Based in
Omaha, NE 68138 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
240 trucks, 193 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Go Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1496724
MC
562575
Based in
Omaha, NE 68107 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
124 trucks, 102 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Select Van & Storage Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1098759
MC
448741
Based in
Omaha, NE 68127 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Nebraska Atlantic Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
597730
MC
288243
Based in
LA Vista, NE 68128 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Jibreel Amin Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2009496
MC
708519
Based in
Omaha, NE 68134 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 318 movers in Omaha

Near Boise (destination)

Albertson'S LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
45225
MC
146452
Based in
Boise, ID 83726 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
402 trucks, 488 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

J R Simplot Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
62813
MC
167150
Based in
Boise, ID 83702 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
169 trucks, 178 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Scandinavian Designs

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2671154
MC
1115357
Based in
Boise, ID 83706 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
59 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

USA Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1189943
MC
475067
Based in
Meridian, ID 83642 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
49 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Peasley Transfer & Storage Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
62670
MC
3249
Based in
Boise, ID 83706 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Muza-Pro LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3087546
MC
81853
Based in
Meridian, ID 83646 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

L & R Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2912146
MC
981293
Based in
Kuna, ID 83634 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Cx Northwest INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
581874
MC
281914
Based in
Nampa, ID 83687 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

All 168 movers in Boise

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Omaha to Boise?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,020 to $3,010 for a studio, $3,030 to $4,510 for a one-bedroom, $5,050 to $7,520 for a two-bedroom, $8,090 to $12,030 for a three-bedroom and $11,120 to $16,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Boise from Omaha?

About 1,226 road miles (1,039 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 50 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Nebraska into Idaho 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 Omaha to Boise?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,710 to $2,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,110 to $3,110. 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 Omaha–Boise corridor.