The cost to ship a car from Tacoma to Boise is typically $700 to $900 on an open trailer, and takes between two to three days in transit time. That is a running mid-size car over about 500 miles, and the price is the same coming back.

Two to three days on the road for about 500 miles. Two mountain passes and the driver's other stops set the pace. Your pickup window comes first: six days on Standard, three on Expedited.

Both answers are reasonable, and we will tell you so. Driving is about eight hours. Shipping wins when you are flying, moving two cars with one driver, bought the car online, or would rather not cross the passes in January.

Out of Tacoma to I-90, east over Snoqualmie Pass, then south on I-82 through Yakima to the Tri-Cities, and east on I-84 through Pendleton, Baker City and Ontario into Boise.

Two worth naming. Snoqualmie Pass just east of Seattle, and Cabbage Hill on I-84 above Pendleton. Both are cleared quickly, and from November to March we add a day to the plan for chain controls.

Yes. The whole Treasure Valley shares the Boise range, including Eagle, Star, Kuna and Garden City. Mountain Home is a short run past Boise and prices the same.

Yes. Tacoma, Lakewood, University Place, Puyallup, Federal Way, Auburn, Gig Harbor, DuPont and Spanaway are all regular stops, and our Lakewood office sits in the middle of them.

Vehicle size, the trailer, whether the car runs, the season and your date window. On a run this short, the loading and paperwork at each end take as long as they would on a cross-country trip, so a big vehicle or a fixed day matters more than the miles do.

Ask for a few days of flexibility. A driver already heading east over Snoqualmie with one open spot will take a nearby car rather than backtrack, and that is the cheapest seat on this lane.

Late August, when Boise State and the University of Idaho fill up, and the early fall relocation stretch. Summer is steady with military and family moves. February and March are the quietest weeks.

It shapes the timing. Snow over Snoqualmie or Cabbage Hill can hold a truck for a few hours, so we build a spare day in from November to March and load from a plowed, level spot.

Open is right for almost every car here and it is what the price covers. Enclosed runs about 80 percent more, so a $800 open move is roughly $1,440 enclosed. Choose it for a classic, an exotic or fresh paint.

Yes. The carrier's Carrier Cargo Insurance covers it from pickup to delivery, and we send you the certificate once your truck is assigned.

Usually yes, within reason. Most drivers will take a few things as a courtesy. Keep it under about 100 pounds, pack it neatly, and keep it out of sight from outside the car. Think a few boxes in the trunk rather than a carload. The one thing to know is that you are paying to move the vehicle, so the carrier's insurance covers the car itself. Keep anything you would hate to lose with you.

Wash it, photograph each side and the odometer, and leave about a quarter tank. Pull off a ski rack, roof box or Good To Go pass, and mention an alarm or any trick to starting it.

Yes, wherever a 75-foot truck can stop safely. Downtown Tacoma, the Stadium District and the North End are tight, so the driver picks a wide lot nearby. In Boise, the North End's older streets often work the same way.

Yes. Move-in weeks are busy on campus, so the driver usually meets you at a large lot a few minutes away. Book about three weeks ahead for late August and the dates are yours.

Yes. Mountain Home is about 45 minutes southeast of Boise and prices the same as the city. We meet outside the gate, which is quicker for everyone. Start with your orders, because the vehicle allowance differs by move type.

Within 90 days of moving, according to the Idaho Transportation Department. Titling and registration are handled by your county office, which in Boise is the Ada County Assessor.

Two weeks suits this lane most of the year. Make it three in late August or in the fall rush. Expedited brings the pickup window down to three days.

Yes. Name them when you book and pass on their number. Either of them can go over the car with the driver and sign off at pickup or delivery.

A deposit at booking holds the spot, then the balance goes to the driver at delivery by cashier's check, money order or cash. A credit card can cover the full amount at booking.

Cancel any time before we assign a carrier and your deposit comes back to you. Once we assign one and send you the driver's details, that money is spoken for. It is not gone, though. You can push the move back and use it on a later shipment.

Yes, on a truck fitted with a winch, which adds $200 or more to the running price. Tell us at quote time and the right equipment is booked for pickup.

Yes, all three run this lane regularly. Bigger vehicles take more room on the trailer, so a lifted pickup costs more than a sedan on the same route.

Check USDOT 2887232 on the FMCSA SAFER site, which is free to use, and look at our BBB record: A+ and accredited since 2016. A quote well below the others is the one to ask questions about.

Yes. You get the driver's number for calls and texts, we email updates, and GPS tracking is there when the carrier's truck supports it.