Popular Moving Routesin Alaska
23 routes out of 2 Alaska cities, priced by home size from one published model: 1 that stay inside the state, 21 that leave it, and a page for Alaska to every other state.
Prices are model estimates, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
Alaska cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within Alaska, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within Alaska
Every pair of Alaska cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by Alaska, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage to Fairbanks | ~302 mi | 5 hr | $1,359 – $1,812 | $1,563 – $2,084 |
Leaving Alaska: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks to Miami, FL | 4,848 mi | 7–14 days | $21,816 – $29,088 | $25,088 – $33,451 |
| Fairbanks to New York City, NY | ~3,794 mi | 7–14 days | $17,073 – $22,764 | $19,634 – $26,179 |
| Anchorage to New York City, NY | ~3,919 mi | 7–14 days | $17,636 – $23,514 | $20,281 – $27,041 |
| Anchorage to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,728 mi | 7–14 days | $12,276 – $16,368 | $14,117 – $18,823 |
| Fairbanks to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,865 mi | 7–14 days | $12,893 – $17,190 | $14,826 – $19,768 |
| Fairbanks to Chicago, IL | ~3,251 mi | 7–14 days | $14,630 – $19,506 | $16,824 – $22,432 |
| Anchorage to Chicago, IL | ~3,323 mi | 7–14 days | $14,954 – $19,938 | $17,197 – $22,929 |
| Anchorage to San Francisco, CA | ~2,337 mi | 7–14 days | $10,517 – $14,022 | $12,094 – $16,125 |
| Fairbanks to San Francisco, CA | ~2,487 mi | 7–14 days | $11,192 – $14,922 | $12,870 – $17,160 |
| Anchorage to Seattle, WA | ~1,673 mi | 7–14 days | $7,529 – $10,038 | $8,658 – $11,544 |
| Fairbanks to Seattle, WA | ~1,769 mi | 7–14 days | $7,961 – $10,614 | $9,155 – $12,206 |
| Anchorage to Portland, OR | ~1,795 mi | 7–14 days | $8,078 – $10,770 | $9,289 – $12,386 |
| Fairbanks to Portland, OR | ~1,909 mi | 7–14 days | $8,591 – $11,454 | $9,879 – $13,172 |
| Anchorage to Sacramento, CA | ~2,307 mi | 7–14 days | $10,382 – $13,842 | $11,939 – $15,918 |
| Fairbanks to Sacramento, CA | ~2,448 mi | 7–14 days | $11,016 – $14,688 | $12,668 – $16,891 |
Alaska to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and Alaska's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in Alaska.
What moving from Alaska costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The Alaska moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in Alaska lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
Alaska moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within Alaska?
Across town it is hourly: about $40 to $50 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $475 – $775. Between Alaska cities we price 1 pair, from Anchorage to Fairbanks at about 302 miles ($1,359 – $1,812 for two bedrooms) to Anchorage to Fairbanks at about 302 miles ($1,359 – $1,812).
How much does it cost to move out of Alaska?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is Washington at about 1,673 miles; the farthest is Florida at about 4,664. Every Alaska-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside Alaska regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside Alaska is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in Alaska?
36 household-goods carriers based in Alaska are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.