Moving from Alaska to Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Anchorage and Virginia Beach it is about 4,091 miles and 9 days on the road (about 74 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 3,812 to 4,091 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.
- ~4,091 miAnchorage → Virginia Beach
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $18,410+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 826 people moved from Alaska to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±772), and about 1,338 went the other way. Between Anchorage and Virginia Beach it is about 4,091 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $18,410 – $24,546 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 20 movers based in Alaska hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alaska to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 826 people a year (±772), against about 1,338 (±911) from Virginia to Alaska, so Virginia loses about 512 people a year on this exchange. Alaska is the 37th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Virginia; Virginia took in about 265,444 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality | Fairfax County | 142 ±139 |
| Anchorage Municipality | Shenandoah County | 105 ±147* |
| Anchorage Municipality | Newport News City | 89 ±124* |
| Anchorage Municipality | Hampton City | 89 ±92* |
| Kodiak Island Borough | York County | 72 ±55 |
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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia.
Cost of moving from Alaska to Virginia
At about 4,091 miles, full-service movers should land around $18,410 – $24,546 for a two-bedroom home and $21,171 – $28,228 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $13,255 – $17,673; a freight trailer is $8,837 – $11,782.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $13,807 – $18,410 | $9,941 – $13,255 | $6,627 – $8,837 |
| 1 bedroom | $16,569 – $22,091 | $11,929 – $15,906 | $7,953 – $10,604 |
| 2 bedrooms | $18,410 – $24,546 | $13,255 – $17,673 | $8,837 – $11,782 |
| 3 bedrooms | $21,171 – $28,228 | $15,243 – $20,324 | $10,162 – $13,549 |
| 4 bedrooms | $23,932 – $31,910 | $17,231 – $22,975 | $11,488 – $15,317 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $27,614 – $36,819 | $19,882 – $26,510 | $13,255 – $17,673 |
Transport only, for an estimated 4,091 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 Virginia
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 Arlington | ~3,812 mi | 7–14 days | $17,154 – $22,872 | $19,727 – $26,303 |
| Fairbanks to Richmond | ~3,891 mi | 7–14 days | $17,510 – $23,346 | $20,136 – $26,848 |
| Anchorage to Arlington | ~3,918 mi | 7–14 days | $17,631 – $23,508 | $20,276 – $27,034 |
| Fairbanks to Norfolk | ~3,977 mi | 7–14 days | $17,897 – $23,862 | $20,581 – $27,441 |
| Fairbanks to Virginia Beach | ~3,988 mi | 7–14 days | $17,946 – $23,928 | $20,638 – $27,517 |
| Fairbanks to Chesapeake | ~3,989 mi | 7–14 days | $17,951 – $23,934 | $20,643 – $27,524 |
| Anchorage to Richmond | ~3,990 mi | 7–14 days | $17,955 – $23,940 | $20,648 – $27,531 |
| Anchorage to Norfolk | ~4,079 mi | 7–14 days | $18,356 – $24,474 | $21,109 – $28,145 |
| Anchorage to Chesapeake | ~4,089 mi | 7–14 days | $18,401 – $24,534 | $21,161 – $28,214 |
| Anchorage to Virginia Beach | ~4,091 mi | 7–14 days | $18,410 – $24,546 | $21,171 – $28,228 |
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 Virginia end, 411 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Virginia, moving costs in Virginia, or the reverse trip, Virginia 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 Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alaska to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Anchorage and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 4,091 miles. From our model that is $18,410 – $24,546 for a two-bedroom home and $21,171 – $28,228 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $13,255 – $17,673 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $8,837 – $11,782. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Alaska and Virginia, distances run from 3,812 to 4,091 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alaska to Virginia take?
Anchorage to Virginia Beach is 9 days on the road (about 74 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 Virginia?
Yes. A move from Alaska into Virginia 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 Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $8,837 – $11,782 for a two-bedroom home over 4,091 miles against $18,410 – $24,546 with full-service movers. A container, about $13,255 – $17,673, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alaska to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 826 people (±772) moved from Alaska to Virginia that year, against about 1,338 (±911) from Virginia to Alaska. That makes Alaska the 37th-largest source of new residents for Virginia among the states.