Moving from Alaska to Washington
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Anchorage and Seattle it is about 1,673 miles and 4 days on the road (about 30 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,673 to 1,902 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.
- ~1,673 miAnchorage → Seattle
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,529+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 3,176 people moved from Alaska to Washington in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,175), and about 2,597 went the other way. Between Anchorage and Seattle it is about 1,673 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,529 – $10,038 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 20 movers based in Alaska hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alaska to Washington
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,176 people a year (±1,175), against about 2,597 (±1,264) from Washington to Alaska, so Washington gains about 579 people a year on this exchange. Alaska is the 17th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Washington; Washington took in about 221,646 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality | King County | 539 ±291 |
| Anchorage Municipality | Pierce County | 225 ±108 |
| Anchorage Municipality | Thurston County | 213 ±246* |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Cowlitz County | 187 ±174 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | King County | 171 ±133 |
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 Seattle, 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 Washington.
Cost of moving from Alaska to Washington
At about 1,673 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,529 – $10,038 for a two-bedroom home and $8,658 – $11,544 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,421 – $7,227; a freight trailer is $3,614 – $4,818.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,646 – $7,529 | $4,065 – $5,421 | $2,710 – $3,614 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,776 – $9,034 | $4,878 – $6,505 | $3,252 – $4,336 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,529 – $10,038 | $5,421 – $7,227 | $3,614 – $4,818 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,658 – $11,544 | $6,234 – $8,311 | $4,156 – $5,541 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,787 – $13,049 | $7,047 – $9,396 | $4,698 – $6,264 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,293 – $15,057 | $8,131 – $10,841 | $5,421 – $7,227 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,673 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 Washington
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage to Seattle | ~1,673 mi | 7–14 days | $7,529 – $10,038 | $8,658 – $11,544 |
| Anchorage to Olympia | ~1,689 mi | 7–14 days | $7,601 – $10,134 | $8,741 – $11,654 |
| Anchorage to Tacoma | ~1,692 mi | 7–14 days | $7,614 – $10,152 | $8,756 – $11,675 |
| Fairbanks to Seattle | ~1,769 mi | 7–14 days | $7,961 – $10,614 | $9,155 – $12,206 |
| Anchorage to Vancouver | ~1,788 mi | 7–14 days | $8,046 – $10,728 | $9,253 – $12,337 |
| Fairbanks to Tacoma | ~1,792 mi | 7–14 days | $8,064 – $10,752 | $9,274 – $12,365 |
| Fairbanks to Olympia | ~1,795 mi | 7–14 days | $8,078 – $10,770 | $9,289 – $12,386 |
| Anchorage to Spokane | ~1,842 mi | 7–14 days | $8,289 – $11,052 | $9,532 – $12,710 |
| Fairbanks to Vancouver | ~1,901 mi | 7–14 days | $8,555 – $11,406 | $9,838 – $13,117 |
| Fairbanks to Spokane | ~1,902 mi | 7–14 days | $8,559 – $11,412 | $9,843 – $13,124 |
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 Washington end, 458 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Washington, moving costs in Washington, or the reverse trip, Washington 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 Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alaska to Washington?
Between the two states' main cities, Anchorage and Seattle, the distance is about 1,673 miles. From our model that is $7,529 – $10,038 for a two-bedroom home and $8,658 – $11,544 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,421 – $7,227 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,614 – $4,818. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Alaska and Washington, distances run from 1,673 to 1,902 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alaska to Washington take?
Anchorage to Seattle is 4 days on the road (about 30 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 Washington?
Yes. A move from Alaska into Washington 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 Washington?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,614 – $4,818 for a two-bedroom home over 1,673 miles against $7,529 – $10,038 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,421 – $7,227, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alaska to Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,176 people (±1,175) moved from Alaska to Washington that year, against about 2,597 (±1,264) from Washington to Alaska. That makes Alaska the 17th-largest source of new residents for Washington among the states.