Moving from Alaska to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Anchorage and Saint Louis it is about 3,427 miles and 7 days on the road (about 62 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 3,203 to 3,427 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.
- ~3,427 miAnchorage → Saint Louis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $15,422+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 411 people moved from Alaska to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±402), and about 937 went the other way. Between Anchorage and Saint Louis it is about 3,427 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $15,422 – $20,562 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 20 movers based in Alaska hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alaska to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 411 people a year (±402), against about 937 (±1,053) from Missouri to Alaska, so Missouri loses about 526 people a year on this exchange. Alaska is the 38th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Missouri; Missouri took in about 139,911 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality | Greene County | 314 ±358* |
| Anchorage Municipality | Pulaski County | 142 ±158* |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | Scott County | 101 ±125* |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Vernon County | 61 ±91* |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | Pulaski County | 56 ±90* |
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 Saint Louis, 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 Missouri.
Cost of moving from Alaska to Missouri
At about 3,427 miles, full-service movers should land around $15,422 – $20,562 for a two-bedroom home and $17,735 – $23,646 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $11,103 – $14,805; a freight trailer is $7,402 – $9,870.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $11,566 – $15,422 | $8,328 – $11,103 | $5,552 – $7,402 |
| 1 bedroom | $13,879 – $18,506 | $9,993 – $13,324 | $6,662 – $8,883 |
| 2 bedrooms | $15,422 – $20,562 | $11,103 – $14,805 | $7,402 – $9,870 |
| 3 bedrooms | $17,735 – $23,646 | $12,769 – $17,025 | $8,513 – $11,350 |
| 4 bedrooms | $20,048 – $26,731 | $14,435 – $19,246 | $9,623 – $12,831 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $23,132 – $30,843 | $16,655 – $22,207 | $11,103 – $14,805 |
Transport only, for an estimated 3,427 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 Missouri
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 Kansas City | ~3,203 mi | 7–14 days | $14,414 – $19,218 | $16,576 – $22,101 |
| Anchorage to Kansas City | ~3,227 mi | 7–14 days | $14,522 – $19,362 | $16,700 – $22,266 |
| Fairbanks to Columbia | ~3,288 mi | 7–14 days | $14,796 – $19,728 | $17,015 – $22,687 |
| Anchorage to Columbia | ~3,323 mi | 7–14 days | $14,954 – $19,938 | $17,197 – $22,929 |
| Fairbanks to Springfield | ~3,375 mi | 7–14 days | $15,188 – $20,250 | $17,466 – $23,287 |
| Fairbanks to Saint Louis | ~3,382 mi | 7–14 days | $15,219 – $20,292 | $17,502 – $23,336 |
| Anchorage to Springfield | ~3,398 mi | 7–14 days | $15,291 – $20,388 | $17,585 – $23,446 |
| Anchorage to Saint Louis | ~3,427 mi | 7–14 days | $15,422 – $20,562 | $17,735 – $23,646 |
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 Missouri end, 238 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Missouri, moving costs in Missouri, or the reverse trip, Missouri 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 Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alaska to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Anchorage and Saint Louis, the distance is about 3,427 miles. From our model that is $15,422 – $20,562 for a two-bedroom home and $17,735 – $23,646 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $11,103 – $14,805 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $7,402 – $9,870. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Alaska and Missouri, distances run from 3,203 to 3,427 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alaska to Missouri take?
Anchorage to Saint Louis is 7 days on the road (about 62 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 Missouri?
Yes. A move from Alaska into Missouri 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 Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $7,402 – $9,870 for a two-bedroom home over 3,427 miles against $15,422 – $20,562 with full-service movers. A container, about $11,103 – $14,805, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alaska to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 411 people (±402) moved from Alaska to Missouri that year, against about 937 (±1,053) from Missouri to Alaska. That makes Alaska the 38th-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.