Moving from Alaska to Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Anchorage and Philadelphia it is about 3,923 miles and 8 days on the road (about 71 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 3,493 to 3,923 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.
- ~3,923 miAnchorage → Philadelphia
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $17,654+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 527 people moved from Alaska to Pennsylvania in 2024 (Census estimate, ±643), and about 494 went the other way. Between Anchorage and Philadelphia it is about 3,923 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $17,654 – $23,538 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 20 movers based in Alaska hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alaska to Pennsylvania
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 527 people a year (±643), against about 494 (±434) from Pennsylvania to Alaska, so Pennsylvania gains about 33 people a year on this exchange. Alaska is the 40th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania took in about 234,568 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality | Lehigh County | 82 ±82* |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | Allegheny County | 56 ±55 |
| Anchorage Municipality | Venango County | 51 ±56* |
| Anchorage Municipality | Philadelphia County | 42 ±66* |
| Anchorage Municipality | Luzerne County | 42 ±57* |
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 Philadelphia, 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 Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from Alaska to Pennsylvania
At about 3,923 miles, full-service movers should land around $17,654 – $23,538 for a two-bedroom home and $20,302 – $27,069 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $12,711 – $16,947; a freight trailer is $8,474 – $11,298.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $13,240 – $17,654 | $9,533 – $12,711 | $6,355 – $8,474 |
| 1 bedroom | $15,888 – $21,184 | $11,439 – $15,253 | $7,626 – $10,168 |
| 2 bedrooms | $17,654 – $23,538 | $12,711 – $16,947 | $8,474 – $11,298 |
| 3 bedrooms | $20,302 – $27,069 | $14,617 – $19,489 | $9,745 – $12,993 |
| 4 bedrooms | $22,950 – $30,599 | $16,524 – $22,032 | $11,016 – $14,688 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $26,480 – $35,307 | $19,066 – $25,421 | $12,711 – $16,947 |
Transport only, for an estimated 3,923 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 Pennsylvania
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 Erie | ~3,493 mi | 7–14 days | $15,719 – $20,958 | $18,076 – $24,102 |
| Anchorage to Erie | ~3,599 mi | 7–14 days | $16,196 – $21,594 | $18,625 – $24,833 |
| Fairbanks to Pittsburgh | ~3,608 mi | 7–14 days | $16,236 – $21,648 | $18,671 – $24,895 |
| Anchorage to Pittsburgh | ~3,707 mi | 7–14 days | $16,682 – $22,242 | $19,184 – $25,578 |
| Fairbanks to Harrisburg | ~3,725 mi | 7–14 days | $16,763 – $22,350 | $19,277 – $25,703 |
| Fairbanks to Allentown | ~3,752 mi | 7–14 days | $16,884 – $22,512 | $19,417 – $25,889 |
| Fairbanks to Philadelphia | ~3,806 mi | 7–14 days | $17,127 – $22,836 | $19,696 – $26,261 |
| Anchorage to Harrisburg | ~3,837 mi | 7–14 days | $17,267 – $23,022 | $19,856 – $26,475 |
| Anchorage to Allentown | ~3,871 mi | 7–14 days | $17,420 – $23,226 | $20,032 – $26,710 |
| Anchorage to Philadelphia | ~3,923 mi | 7–14 days | $17,654 – $23,538 | $20,302 – $27,069 |
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 Pennsylvania end, 355 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Pennsylvania, moving costs in Pennsylvania, or the reverse trip, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alaska to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, Anchorage and Philadelphia, the distance is about 3,923 miles. From our model that is $17,654 – $23,538 for a two-bedroom home and $20,302 – $27,069 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $12,711 – $16,947 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $8,474 – $11,298. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Alaska and Pennsylvania, distances run from 3,493 to 3,923 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alaska to Pennsylvania take?
Anchorage to Philadelphia is 8 days on the road (about 71 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. A move from Alaska into Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $8,474 – $11,298 for a two-bedroom home over 3,923 miles against $17,654 – $23,538 with full-service movers. A container, about $12,711 – $16,947, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alaska to Pennsylvania each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 527 people (±643) moved from Alaska to Pennsylvania that year, against about 494 (±434) from Pennsylvania to Alaska. That makes Alaska the 40th-largest source of new residents for Pennsylvania among the states.