Moving from Colorado to Alaska
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Anchorage it is about 2,792 miles and 6 days on the road (about 51 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,737 to 2,891 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.
- ~2,792 miDenver → Anchorage
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $12,564+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 1,526 people moved from Colorado to Alaska in 2024 (Census estimate, ±788), and about 3,700 went the other way. Between Denver and Anchorage it is about 2,792 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $12,564 – $16,752 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to Alaska
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,526 people a year (±788), against about 3,700 (±1,512) from Alaska to Colorado, so Alaska loses about 2,174 people a year on this exchange. Colorado is the 7th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Alaska; Alaska took in about 29,456 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 173 ±162 |
| El Paso County | Anchorage Municipality | 135 ±106 |
| Larimer County | Anchorage Municipality | 107 ±82 |
| Arapahoe County | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 98 ±92 |
| Fremont County | Anchorage Municipality | 81 ±89* |
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.
Denver 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 Colorado and Alaska.
Cost of moving from Colorado to Alaska
At about 2,792 miles, full-service movers should land around $12,564 – $16,752 for a two-bedroom home and $14,449 – $19,265 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $9,046 – $12,061; a freight trailer is $6,031 – $8,041.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,423 – $12,564 | $6,785 – $9,046 | $4,523 – $6,031 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,308 – $15,077 | $8,141 – $10,855 | $5,428 – $7,237 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,564 – $16,752 | $9,046 – $12,061 | $6,031 – $8,041 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,449 – $19,265 | $10,403 – $13,871 | $6,935 – $9,247 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,333 – $21,778 | $11,760 – $15,680 | $7,840 – $10,453 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $18,846 – $25,128 | $13,569 – $18,092 | $9,046 – $12,061 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,792 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 Colorado 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins to Anchorage | ~2,737 mi | 7–14 days | $12,317 – $16,422 | $14,164 – $18,885 |
| Fort Collins to Fairbanks | ~2,764 mi | 7–14 days | $12,438 – $16,584 | $14,304 – $19,072 |
| Denver to Anchorage | ~2,792 mi | 7–14 days | $12,564 – $16,752 | $14,449 – $19,265 |
| Aurora to Anchorage | ~2,797 mi | 7–14 days | $12,587 – $16,782 | $14,474 – $19,299 |
| Denver to Fairbanks | ~2,823 mi | 7–14 days | $12,704 – $16,938 | $14,609 – $19,479 |
| Aurora to Fairbanks | ~2,826 mi | 7–14 days | $12,717 – $16,956 | $14,625 – $19,499 |
| Colorado Springs to Anchorage | ~2,857 mi | 7–14 days | $12,857 – $17,142 | $14,785 – $19,713 |
| Colorado Springs to Fairbanks | ~2,891 mi | 7–14 days | $13,010 – $17,346 | $14,961 – $19,948 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Colorado
74 of the 131 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 400 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 247 vehicle inspections (15.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 66 of 399 driver inspections (16.5%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCColorado Sprgs, CO · USDOT 44799 | 64 | 12 of 46 | 12 of 64 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLCDenver, CO · USDOT 900253 | 22 | 1 of 15 | 1 of 22 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 3590162 | 21 | 0 of 18 | 2 of 21 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 1321178 | 15 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 15 |
| Classic MoversCanon City, CO · USDOT 2119180 | 14 | 0 of 10 | 0 of 14 |
| Cadogan Tate AspenCarbondale, CO · USDOT 888572 | 13 | 0 of 10 | 1 of 13 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
498 listed household-goods carriers are based in Colorado, 131 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Colorado directory ranks them. At the Alaska end, 36 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Alaska, moving costs in Alaska, or the reverse trip, Alaska to Colorado. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Colorado
Colorado to Alaska moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to Alaska?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Anchorage, the distance is about 2,792 miles. From our model that is $12,564 – $16,752 for a two-bedroom home and $14,449 – $19,265 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $9,046 – $12,061 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $6,031 – $8,041. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Colorado and Alaska, distances run from 2,737 to 2,891 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to Alaska take?
Denver to Anchorage is 6 days on the road (about 51 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 Colorado to Alaska?
Yes. A move from Colorado into Alaska is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 498 listed movers based in Colorado, 131 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Colorado.
What is the cheapest way to move from Colorado to Alaska?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $6,031 – $8,041 for a two-bedroom home over 2,792 miles against $12,564 – $16,752 with full-service movers. A container, about $9,046 – $12,061, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to Alaska each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,526 people (±788) moved from Colorado to Alaska that year, against about 3,700 (±1,512) from Alaska to Colorado. That makes Colorado the 7th-largest source of new residents for Alaska among the states.