Moving from Alaska to 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 (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.
- ~3,814 miAnchorage → Houston
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $17,163+2-bedroom, movers
- 32City routes priced
In short
About 2,981 people moved from Alaska to Texas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,262), and about 2,685 went the other way. Between Anchorage and Houston it is about 3,814 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $17,163 – $22,884 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 20 movers based in Alaska hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alaska to Texas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,981 people a year (±1,262), against about 2,685 (±1,187) from Texas to Alaska, so Texas gains about 296 people a year on this exchange. Alaska is the 39th-largest of the 50 states sending people to Texas; Texas took in about 556,156 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality | Bexar County | 237 ±202 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | El Paso County | 233 ±210 |
| Anchorage Municipality | Nueces County | 216 ±280* |
| Anchorage Municipality | Travis County | 195 ±156 |
| Anchorage Municipality | Tarrant County | 193 ±231* |
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 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.
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 Texas end, 2,409 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Texas, moving costs in Texas, or the reverse trip, Texas 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 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. A move from Alaska into Texas 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 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, about $12,357 – $16,476, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alaska to Texas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,981 people (±1,262) moved from Alaska to Texas that year, against about 2,685 (±1,187) from Texas to Alaska. That makes Alaska the 39th-largest source of new residents for Texas among the states.