Moving from Anchorage, AK to Tacoma, WA
About 1,692 miles across a state line, from Alaska into Washington, 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 Tacoma, WA covers about 1,692 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $7,614 – $10,152 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 225 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,692 miles from Alaska to Washington. 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 $7,614 – $10,152 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 31 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 Tacoma
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,711 – $7,614 | $4,112 – $5,482 | $2,741 – $3,655 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,853 – $9,137 | $4,934 – $6,578 | $3,289 – $4,386 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,614 – $10,152 | $5,482 – $7,309 | $3,655 – $4,873 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,756 – $11,675 | $6,304 – $8,406 | $4,203 – $5,604 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,898 – $13,198 | $7,127 – $9,502 | $4,751 – $6,335 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,421 – $15,228 | $8,223 – $10,964 | $5,482 – $7,309 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,692 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 Tacoma
1,692 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $8,460. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $7,614 to $10,152, 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 Tacoma
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 225 people a year (±108) moved from Anchorage Municipality, AK, home to Anchorage, to Pierce County, WA, home to Tacoma. Going the other way: about 42 people a year (±52). Movers from Anchorage Municipality make up 0.3% of the 66,251 people a year who moved into Pierce County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 3,176 people a year (±1,175) moving from Alaska to Washington and about 2,597 people a year (±1,264) from Washington to Alaska — a net gain for Washington of about 579 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 |
|---|---|
| King County, WA | 21,425 ±1,746 |
| Kitsap County, WA | 3,431 ±792 |
| Thurston County, WA | 2,445 ±553 |
| Snohomish County, WA | 1,887 ±733 |
| Honolulu County, HI | 1,137 ±524 |
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 Tacoma end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Tacoma: American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation (Fife, 86 trucks), CMS Relocation & Logistics (Kent, 59 trucks), Hansen Bros Moving & Storage (Bellevue, 46 trucks), Graebel Moving Services (Kent, 39 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Alaska into Washington, 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 Tacoma
Insist on a survey
Over 1,692 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 1,692 miles of handling.
Arriving in Tacoma
A local move inside Tacoma later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $535 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $903 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Tacoma are Seattle (about 29 mi), Olympia (about 30 mi), Vancouver (about 131 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 Portland, OR | ~1,795 mi | $8,078 – $10,770 |
| Anchorage to New York City, NY | ~3,919 mi | $17,636 – $23,514 |
Also moving to Tacoma: from Seattle, WA, from Olympia, WA, from Vancouver, WA, from Portland, OR.
Anchorage to Tacoma moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Anchorage to Tacoma?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,692 miles cost about $5,711 – $7,614 for a studio, $7,614 – $10,152 for a two-bedroom home and $8,756 – $11,675 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Anchorage to Tacoma take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 31 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 Tacoma?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,655 – $4,873 for a two-bedroom home, against $7,614 – $10,152 with full-service movers; a moving container is $5,482 – $7,309.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Anchorage to Tacoma?
Yes. Anchorage is in Alaska and Tacoma is in Washington, 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 Tacoma each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 225 people a year (margin of error ±108) moved from Anchorage Municipality, which contains Anchorage, to Pierce County, which contains Tacoma.
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.