Moving from Alaskato Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Anchorage and Houston it is about 3,814 miles and 8 days on the road (about 69 hours of driving); the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 3,207 to 3,998 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Anchorage to Houston, 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 Texas.
Cost of moving from Alaska to Texas
At about 3,814 miles, full-service movers should land around $17,163 – $22,884 for a two-bedroom home and $19,737 – $26,317 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $12,357 – $16,476; a freight trailer is $8,238 – $10,984.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $12,872 – $17,163 | $9,268 – $12,357 | $6,179 – $8,238 |
| 1 bedroom | $15,447 – $20,596 | $11,122 – $14,829 | $7,414 – $9,886 |
| 2 bedrooms | $17,163 – $22,884 | $12,357 – $16,476 | $8,238 – $10,984 |
| 3 bedrooms | $19,737 – $26,317 | $14,211 – $18,948 | $9,474 – $12,632 |
| 4 bedrooms | $22,312 – $29,749 | $16,065 – $21,419 | $10,710 – $14,280 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $25,745 – $34,326 | $18,536 – $24,715 | $12,357 – $16,476 |
Transport only, for an estimated 3,814 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 Texas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage to Amarillo | ~3,207 mi | 7–14 days | $14,432 – $19,242 | $16,596 – $22,128 |
| Fairbanks to Amarillo | ~3,240 mi | 7–14 days | $14,580 – $19,440 | $16,767 – $22,356 |
| Anchorage to El Paso | ~3,275 mi | 7–14 days | $14,738 – $19,650 | $16,948 – $22,597 |
| Anchorage to Lubbock | ~3,315 mi | 7–14 days | $14,918 – $19,890 | $17,155 – $22,873 |
| Fairbanks to El Paso | ~3,348 mi | 7–14 days | $15,066 – $20,088 | $17,326 – $23,101 |
| Fairbanks to Lubbock | ~3,355 mi | 7–14 days | $15,098 – $20,130 | $17,362 – $23,149 |
| Anchorage to McKinney | ~3,533 mi | 7–14 days | $15,899 – $21,198 | $18,283 – $24,378 |
| Anchorage to Fort Worth | ~3,538 mi | 7–14 days | $15,921 – $21,228 | $18,309 – $24,412 |
| Anchorage to Plano | ~3,540 mi | 7–14 days | $15,930 – $21,240 | $18,319 – $24,426 |
| Anchorage to Irving | ~3,545 mi | 7–14 days | $15,953 – $21,270 | $18,345 – $24,460 |
| Fairbanks to McKinney | ~3,545 mi | 7–14 days | $15,953 – $21,270 | $18,345 – $24,460 |
| Anchorage to Arlington | ~3,548 mi | 7–14 days | $15,966 – $21,288 | $18,361 – $24,481 |
| Fairbanks to Plano | ~3,553 mi | 7–14 days | $15,989 – $21,318 | $18,387 – $24,516 |
| Anchorage to Garland | ~3,554 mi | 7–14 days | $15,993 – $21,324 | $18,392 – $24,523 |
| Fairbanks to Fort Worth | ~3,556 mi | 7–14 days | $16,002 – $21,336 | $18,402 – $24,536 |
| Anchorage to Dallas | ~3,557 mi | 7–14 days | $16,007 – $21,342 | $18,407 – $24,543 |
| Fairbanks to Irving | ~3,560 mi | 7–14 days | $16,020 – $21,360 | $18,423 – $24,564 |
| Fairbanks to Arlington | ~3,564 mi | 7–14 days | $16,038 – $21,384 | $18,444 – $24,592 |
| Fairbanks to Garland | ~3,567 mi | 7–14 days | $16,052 – $21,402 | $18,459 – $24,612 |
| Fairbanks to Dallas | ~3,571 mi | 7–14 days | $16,070 – $21,426 | $18,480 – $24,640 |
| Anchorage to Austin | ~3,691 mi | 7–14 days | $16,610 – $22,146 | $19,101 – $25,468 |
| Fairbanks to Austin | ~3,720 mi | 7–14 days | $16,740 – $22,320 | $19,251 – $25,668 |
| Anchorage to San Antonio | ~3,721 mi | 7–14 days | $16,745 – $22,326 | $19,256 – $25,675 |
| Fairbanks to San Antonio | ~3,758 mi | 7–14 days | $16,911 – $22,548 | $19,448 – $25,930 |
| Anchorage to Houston | ~3,814 mi | 7–14 days | $17,163 – $22,884 | $19,737 – $26,317 |
| Anchorage to Laredo | ~3,814 mi | 7–14 days | $17,163 – $22,884 | $19,737 – $26,317 |
| Fairbanks to Houston | ~3,832 mi | 7–14 days | $17,244 – $22,992 | $19,831 – $26,441 |
| Fairbanks to Laredo | ~3,862 mi | 7–14 days | $17,379 – $23,172 | $19,986 – $26,648 |
| Anchorage to Corpus Christi | ~3,876 mi | 7–14 days | $17,442 – $23,256 | $20,058 – $26,744 |
| Fairbanks to Corpus Christi | ~3,912 mi | 7–14 days | $17,604 – $23,472 | $20,245 – $26,993 |
| Anchorage to McAllen | ~3,952 mi | 7–14 days | $17,784 – $23,712 | $20,452 – $27,269 |
| Fairbanks to McAllen | ~3,998 mi | 7–14 days | $17,991 – $23,988 | $20,690 – $27,586 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 3,814 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Alaska
36 household-goods carriers in Alaska are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- World-Wide Movers Inc, Anchorage · USDOT 248628 · 58 trucks
- Aaa Moving Ak Inc, Anchorage · USDOT 466500 · 52 trucks
- Golden North Van Lines Inc, Anchorage · USDOT 163057 · 33 trucks
- Sourdough Transfer Inc, Fairbanks · USDOT 1099784 · 20 trucks
- World Wide Movers, Kodiak · USDOT 125018 · 15 trucks
At the Texas end
2,438 household-goods carriers are based in Texas — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Houston runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $17,163 – $22,884 | $21,454 – $28,605 |
| 3 bedrooms | $19,737 – $26,317 | $24,671 – $32,896 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Alaska
Alaska to Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alaska to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Anchorage and Houston, the distance is about 3,814 miles. From our model that is $17,163 – $22,884 for a two-bedroom home and $19,737 – $26,317 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $12,357 – $16,476 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $8,238 – $10,984. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Alaska and Texas, distances run from 3,207 to 3,998 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alaska to Texas take?
Anchorage to Houston is 8 days on the road (about 69 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 Texas?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Alaska into Texas is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Alaska to Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $8,238 – $10,984 for a two-bedroom home over 3,814 miles against $17,163 – $22,884 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $24,671 – $32,896 rather than $19,737 – $26,317.