Moving from Alaska to Georgia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Anchorage and Atlanta it is about 3,966 miles and 9 days on the road (about 72 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 3,914 to 4,205 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~3,966 miAnchorage → Atlanta
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $17,847+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 1,367 people moved from Alaska to Georgia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,158), and about 948 went the other way. Between Anchorage and Atlanta it is about 3,966 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $17,847 – $23,796 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 20 movers based in Alaska hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alaska to Georgia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,367 people a year (±1,158), against about 948 (±777) from Georgia to Alaska, so Georgia gains about 419 people a year on this exchange. Alaska is the 31st-largest of the 47 states sending people to Georgia; Georgia took in about 266,166 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | Muscogee County | 229 ±152 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | Liberty County | 159 ±136 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | Houston County | 140 ±156* |
| Anchorage Municipality | Lowndes County | 103 ±123* |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | Chatham County | 99 ±129* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Anchorage to Atlanta, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Alaska and Georgia.
Cost of moving from Alaska to Georgia
At about 3,966 miles, full-service movers should land around $17,847 – $23,796 for a two-bedroom home and $20,524 – $27,365 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $12,850 – $17,133; a freight trailer is $8,567 – $11,422.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $13,385 – $17,847 | $9,637 – $12,850 | $6,425 – $8,567 |
| 1 bedroom | $16,062 – $21,416 | $11,565 – $15,420 | $7,710 – $10,280 |
| 2 bedrooms | $17,847 – $23,796 | $12,850 – $17,133 | $8,567 – $11,422 |
| 3 bedrooms | $20,524 – $27,365 | $14,777 – $19,703 | $9,852 – $13,135 |
| 4 bedrooms | $23,201 – $30,935 | $16,705 – $22,273 | $11,137 – $14,849 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $26,771 – $35,694 | $19,275 – $25,700 | $12,850 – $17,133 |
Transport only, for an estimated 3,966 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.
City-to-city routes from Alaska to Georgia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks to Atlanta | ~3,914 mi | 7–14 days | $17,613 – $23,484 | $20,255 – $27,007 |
| Anchorage to Atlanta | ~3,966 mi | 7–14 days | $17,847 – $23,796 | $20,524 – $27,365 |
| Fairbanks to Columbus | ~3,984 mi | 7–14 days | $17,928 – $23,904 | $20,617 – $27,490 |
| Fairbanks to Augusta | ~4,015 mi | 7–14 days | $18,068 – $24,090 | $20,778 – $27,704 |
| Anchorage to Columbus | ~4,030 mi | 7–14 days | $18,135 – $24,180 | $20,855 – $27,807 |
| Anchorage to Augusta | ~4,079 mi | 7–14 days | $18,356 – $24,474 | $21,109 – $28,145 |
| Fairbanks to Savannah | ~4,142 mi | 7–14 days | $18,639 – $24,852 | $21,435 – $28,580 |
| Anchorage to Savannah | ~4,205 mi | 7–14 days | $18,923 – $25,230 | $21,761 – $29,015 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Alaska
9 of the 20 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 396 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 53 of 308 vehicle inspections (17.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 17 of 396 driver inspections (4.3%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA Moving AK IncAnchorage, AK · USDOT 466500 | 95 | 10 of 71 | 2 of 95 |
| Golden North Van Lines IncAnchorage, AK · USDOT 163057 | 88 | 10 of 72 | 4 of 88 |
| Sourdough Transfer IncFairbanks, AK · USDOT 1099784 | 76 | 10 of 62 | 3 of 76 |
| World-Wide Movers IncAnchorage, AK · USDOT 248628 | 46 | 9 of 36 | 4 of 46 |
| Royal Alaskan Movers LLCAnchorage, AK · USDOT 2077580 | 30 | 6 of 22 | 0 of 30 |
| Dan Bull Custom RelocationsAnchorage, AK · USDOT 729038 | 30 | 5 of 19 | 1 of 30 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
36 listed household-goods carriers are based in Alaska, 20 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Alaska directory ranks them. At the Georgia end, 695 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Georgia, moving costs in Georgia, or the reverse trip, Georgia to Alaska. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Alaska
Alaska to Georgia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alaska to Georgia?
Between the two states' main cities, Anchorage and Atlanta, the distance is about 3,966 miles. From our model that is $17,847 – $23,796 for a two-bedroom home and $20,524 – $27,365 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $12,850 – $17,133 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $8,567 – $11,422. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Alaska and Georgia, distances run from 3,914 to 4,205 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alaska to Georgia take?
Anchorage to Atlanta is 9 days on the road (about 72 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Alaska to Georgia?
Yes. A move from Alaska into Georgia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 36 listed movers based in Alaska, 20 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Alaska.
What is the cheapest way to move from Alaska to Georgia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $8,567 – $11,422 for a two-bedroom home over 3,966 miles against $17,847 – $23,796 with full-service movers. A container, about $12,850 – $17,133, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alaska to Georgia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,367 people (±1,158) moved from Alaska to Georgia that year, against about 948 (±777) from Georgia to Alaska. That makes Alaska the 31st-largest source of new residents for Georgia among the states.

