Moving from Arizonato Alaska
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Anchorage it is about 2,967 miles and 6 days on the road (about 54 hours of driving); the 14 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,967 to 3,188 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Phoenix to Anchorage, 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 Arizona and Alaska.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Alaska
At about 2,967 miles, full-service movers should land around $13,352 – $17,802 for a two-bedroom home and $15,354 – $20,472 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $9,613 – $12,817; a freight trailer is $6,409 – $8,545.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $10,014 – $13,352 | $7,210 – $9,613 | $4,807 – $6,409 |
| 1 bedroom | $12,016 – $16,022 | $8,652 – $11,536 | $5,768 – $7,690 |
| 2 bedrooms | $13,352 – $17,802 | $9,613 – $12,817 | $6,409 – $8,545 |
| 3 bedrooms | $15,354 – $20,472 | $11,055 – $14,740 | $7,370 – $9,827 |
| 4 bedrooms | $17,357 – $23,143 | $12,497 – $16,663 | $8,331 – $11,108 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $20,027 – $26,703 | $14,420 – $19,226 | $9,613 – $12,817 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,967 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 Arizona to Alaska
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix to Anchorage | ~2,967 mi | 7–14 days | $13,352 – $17,802 | $15,354 – $20,472 |
| Scottsdale to Anchorage | ~2,969 mi | 7–14 days | $13,361 – $17,814 | $15,365 – $20,486 |
| Tempe to Anchorage | ~2,976 mi | 7–14 days | $13,392 – $17,856 | $15,401 – $20,534 |
| Mesa to Anchorage | ~2,977 mi | 7–14 days | $13,397 – $17,862 | $15,406 – $20,541 |
| Chandler to Anchorage | ~2,986 mi | 7–14 days | $13,437 – $17,916 | $15,453 – $20,603 |
| Gilbert to Anchorage | ~2,988 mi | 7–14 days | $13,446 – $17,928 | $15,463 – $20,617 |
| Phoenix to Fairbanks | ~3,068 mi | 7–14 days | $13,806 – $18,408 | $15,877 – $21,169 |
| Scottsdale to Fairbanks | ~3,068 mi | 7–14 days | $13,806 – $18,408 | $15,877 – $21,169 |
| Tempe to Fairbanks | ~3,076 mi | 7–14 days | $13,842 – $18,456 | $15,918 – $21,224 |
| Mesa to Fairbanks | ~3,077 mi | 7–14 days | $13,847 – $18,462 | $15,923 – $21,231 |
| Chandler to Fairbanks | ~3,086 mi | 7–14 days | $13,887 – $18,516 | $15,970 – $21,293 |
| Gilbert to Fairbanks | ~3,087 mi | 7–14 days | $13,892 – $18,522 | $15,975 – $21,300 |
| Tucson to Anchorage | ~3,089 mi | 7–14 days | $13,901 – $18,534 | $15,986 – $21,314 |
| Tucson to Fairbanks | ~3,188 mi | 7–14 days | $14,346 – $19,128 | $16,498 – $21,997 |
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 2,967 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 Arizona
373 household-goods carriers in Arizona are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Dircks Moving & Logistics, Phoenix · USDOT 923640 · 24 trucks
- Muscular Moving Men Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 1829172 · 22 trucks
- Camelback Moving Inc, Phoenix · USDOT 1635834 · 20 trucks
- M&S Trucking And Moving Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 4035484 · 20 trucks
- Just-In Time Moving, Mesa · USDOT 1759501 · 20 trucks
At the Alaska end
36 household-goods carriers are based in Alaska — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Anchorage runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $13,352 – $17,802 | $16,690 – $22,253 |
| 3 bedrooms | $15,354 – $20,472 | $19,193 – $25,590 |
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 Arizona
Arizona to Alaska moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Alaska?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Anchorage, the distance is about 2,967 miles. From our model that is $13,352 – $17,802 for a two-bedroom home and $15,354 – $20,472 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $9,613 – $12,817 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $6,409 – $8,545. Across the 14 city pairs we price between Arizona and Alaska, distances run from 2,967 to 3,188 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Alaska take?
Phoenix to Anchorage is 6 days on the road (about 54 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 Arizona to Alaska?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Arizona into Alaska 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 Arizona to Alaska?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $6,409 – $8,545 for a two-bedroom home over 2,967 miles against $13,352 – $17,802 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 $19,193 – $25,590 rather than $15,354 – $20,472.