Moving from Alaska to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Anchorage and Portland it is about 3,876 miles and 8 days on the road (about 70 hours of driving); the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 3,700 to 3,876 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.
- ~3,876 miAnchorage → Portland
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $17,442+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 1,091 people moved from Alaska to Maine in 2024 (Census estimate, ±975). Between Anchorage and Portland it is about 3,876 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $17,442 – $23,256 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 20 movers based in Alaska hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alaska to Maine
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,091 people a year (±975). Alaska is the 8th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Maine; Maine took in about 35,281 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality | Penobscot County | 78 ±104* |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | Kennebec County | 64 ±72* |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | Hancock County | 19 ±25* |
| Sitka City and Borough | Washington County | 16 ±24* |
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 Portland, 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 Maine.
Cost of moving from Alaska to Maine
At about 3,876 miles, full-service movers should land around $17,442 – $23,256 for a two-bedroom home and $20,058 – $26,744 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $12,558 – $16,744; a freight trailer is $8,372 – $11,163.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $13,082 – $17,442 | $9,419 – $12,558 | $6,279 – $8,372 |
| 1 bedroom | $15,698 – $20,930 | $11,302 – $15,070 | $7,535 – $10,047 |
| 2 bedrooms | $17,442 – $23,256 | $12,558 – $16,744 | $8,372 – $11,163 |
| 3 bedrooms | $20,058 – $26,744 | $14,442 – $19,256 | $9,628 – $12,837 |
| 4 bedrooms | $22,675 – $30,233 | $16,326 – $21,768 | $10,884 – $14,512 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $26,163 – $34,884 | $18,837 – $25,116 | $12,558 – $16,744 |
Transport only, for an estimated 3,876 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 Maine
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 Bangor | ~3,700 mi | 7–14 days | $16,650 – $22,200 | $19,148 – $25,530 |
| Fairbanks to Portland | ~3,725 mi | 7–14 days | $16,763 – $22,350 | $19,277 – $25,703 |
| Anchorage to Bangor | ~3,860 mi | 7–14 days | $17,370 – $23,160 | $19,976 – $26,634 |
| Anchorage to Portland | ~3,876 mi | 7–14 days | $17,442 – $23,256 | $20,058 – $26,744 |
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 Maine end, 39 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Maine, moving costs in Maine, or the reverse trip, Maine 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 Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alaska to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, Anchorage and Portland, the distance is about 3,876 miles. From our model that is $17,442 – $23,256 for a two-bedroom home and $20,058 – $26,744 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $12,558 – $16,744 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $8,372 – $11,163. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Alaska and Maine, distances run from 3,700 to 3,876 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alaska to Maine take?
Anchorage to Portland is 8 days on the road (about 70 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 Maine?
Yes. A move from Alaska into Maine 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 Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $8,372 – $11,163 for a two-bedroom home over 3,876 miles against $17,442 – $23,256 with full-service movers. A container, about $12,558 – $16,744, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alaska to Maine each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,091 people (±975) moved from Alaska to Maine that year. That makes Alaska the 8th-largest source of new residents for Maine among the states.