Moving from Alaskato 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 8 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.
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 1,673 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 Washington end
469 household-goods carriers are based in Washington — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Seattle runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $7,529 – $10,038 | $9,411 – $12,548 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,658 – $11,544 | $10,823 – $14,430 |
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 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. Any move that crosses from Alaska into Washington 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 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 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 $10,823 – $14,430 rather than $8,658 – $11,544.