Moving from Anchorage, AK to Portland, OR
About 1,795 miles across a state line, from Alaska into Oregon, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Anchorage, AK to Portland, OR covers about 1,795 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $8,078 – $10,770 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 121 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,795 miles from Alaska to Oregon. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $8,078 – $10,770 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 4 days on the road (about 33 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Anchorage to Portland
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,058 – $8,078 | $4,362 – $5,816 | $2,908 – $3,877 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,270 – $9,693 | $5,234 – $6,979 | $3,489 – $4,653 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,078 – $10,770 | $5,816 – $7,754 | $3,877 – $5,170 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,289 – $12,386 | $6,688 – $8,918 | $4,459 – $5,945 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,501 – $14,001 | $7,561 – $10,081 | $5,040 – $6,720 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,116 – $16,155 | $8,724 – $11,632 | $5,816 – $7,754 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,795 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Anchorage to Portland
1,795 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $8,975. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $8,078 to $10,770, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Anchorage to Portland
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 121 people a year (±113) moved from Anchorage Municipality, AK, home to Anchorage, to Multnomah County, OR, home to Portland. Going the other way: about 17 people a year (±26). Movers from Anchorage Municipality make up 0.2% of the 55,253 people a year who moved into Multnomah County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,217 people a year (±915) moving from Alaska to Oregon and about 791 people a year (±520) from Oregon to Alaska — a net gain for Oregon of about 426 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK | 3,515 ±580 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK | 1,095 ±430 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK | 662 ±230 |
| Orange County, FL | 614 ±540 |
| King County, WA | 539 ±291 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Clackamas County, OR | 7,793 ±1,103 |
| Washington County, OR | 6,561 ±680 |
| Marion County, OR | 2,754 ±746 |
| Clark County, WA | 2,375 ±452 |
| King County, WA | 1,703 ±303 |
Licensed movers at each end
11 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Anchorage (18 counting those licensed only inside Alaska). 6 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 18.0% of their 222 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World-Wide Movers IncUSDOT 248628 | Anchorage · 4 mi | 58 trucks | 46 | 25.0% of 36 |
| AAA Moving AK IncUSDOT 466500 | Anchorage · 1 mi | 52 trucks | 95 | 14.1% of 71 |
| Golden North Van Lines IncUSDOT 163057 | Anchorage · 4 mi | 33 trucks | 88 | 13.9% of 72 |
| Royal Alaskan Movers LLCUSDOT 2077580 | Anchorage · 1 mi | 13 trucks | 30 | 27.3% of 22 |
| Dan Bull Custom RelocationsUSDOT 729038 | Anchorage · 1 mi | 13 trucks | 30 | 26.3% of 19 |
| Coleman American Moving Services of Alaska LLCUSDOT 1891972 | Anchorage · 1 mi | 11 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Portland end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Portland: All Service Moving (Portland, 100 trucks), Suddath Moving & Storage (Portland, 29 trucks), Graebel Moving Services (Wilsonville, 29 trucks), Terminal Transfer Inc (Portland, 25 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Alaska into Oregon, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Anchorage to Portland
Insist on a survey
Over 1,795 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,795 miles of handling.
Arriving in Portland
A local move inside Portland later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Portland are Vancouver (about 9 mi), Salem (about 51 mi), Eugene (about 121 mi).
Other routes from Anchorage
All routes from Anchorage, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage to Fairbanks, AK | ~302 mi | $1,359 – $1,812 |
| Anchorage to Seattle, WA | ~1,673 mi | $7,529 – $10,038 |
| Anchorage to Tacoma, WA | ~1,692 mi | $7,614 – $10,152 |
| Anchorage to New York City, NY | ~3,919 mi | $17,636 – $23,514 |
Also moving to Portland: from Vancouver, WA, from Salem, OR, from Eugene, OR, from Olympia, WA.
Anchorage to Portland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Anchorage to Portland, OR?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,795 miles cost about $6,058 – $8,078 for a studio, $8,078 – $10,770 for a two-bedroom home and $9,289 – $12,386 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Anchorage to Portland, OR take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 33 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Anchorage to Portland, OR?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,877 – $5,170 for a two-bedroom home, against $8,078 – $10,770 with full-service movers; a moving container is $5,816 – $7,754.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Anchorage to Portland, OR?
Yes. Anchorage is in Alaska and Portland is in Oregon, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 11 listed movers within 30 miles of Anchorage hold it.
How many people move from Anchorage to Portland, OR each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 121 people a year (margin of error ±113) moved from Anchorage Municipality, which contains Anchorage, to Multnomah County, which contains Portland.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.