Moving from Georgia to Alaska
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Atlanta and Anchorage it is about 3,966 miles and 9 days on the road (about 72 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 3,914 to 4,205 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.
- ~3,966 miAtlanta → Anchorage
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $17,847+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 948 people moved from Georgia to Alaska in 2024 (Census estimate, ±777), and about 1,367 went the other way. Between Atlanta and Anchorage it is about 3,966 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $17,847 – $23,796 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 222 movers based in Georgia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Georgia to Alaska
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 948 people a year (±777), against about 1,367 (±1,158) from Alaska to Georgia, so Alaska loses about 419 people a year on this exchange. Georgia is the 11th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Muscogee County | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 103 ±117* |
| Douglas County | Chugach Census Area | 88 ±117* |
| Screven County | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 79 ±119* |
| Cherokee County | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 69 ±99* |
| Muscogee County | Anchorage Municipality | 57 ±53 |
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.
Atlanta 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 Georgia and Alaska.
Cost of moving from Georgia to Alaska
At about 3,966 miles, full-service movers should land around $17,847 – $23,796 for a two-bedroom home and $20,524 – $27,365 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $12,850 – $17,133; a freight trailer is $8,567 – $11,422.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $13,385 – $17,847 | $9,637 – $12,850 | $6,425 – $8,567 |
| 1 bedroom | $16,062 – $21,416 | $11,565 – $15,420 | $7,710 – $10,280 |
| 2 bedrooms | $17,847 – $23,796 | $12,850 – $17,133 | $8,567 – $11,422 |
| 3 bedrooms | $20,524 – $27,365 | $14,777 – $19,703 | $9,852 – $13,135 |
| 4 bedrooms | $23,201 – $30,935 | $16,705 – $22,273 | $11,137 – $14,849 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $26,771 – $35,694 | $19,275 – $25,700 | $12,850 – $17,133 |
Transport only, for an estimated 3,966 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 Georgia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Fairbanks | ~3,914 mi | 7–14 days | $17,613 – $23,484 | $20,255 – $27,007 |
| Atlanta to Anchorage | ~3,966 mi | 7–14 days | $17,847 – $23,796 | $20,524 – $27,365 |
| Columbus to Fairbanks | ~3,984 mi | 7–14 days | $17,928 – $23,904 | $20,617 – $27,490 |
| Augusta to Fairbanks | ~4,015 mi | 7–14 days | $18,068 – $24,090 | $20,778 – $27,704 |
| Columbus to Anchorage | ~4,030 mi | 7–14 days | $18,135 – $24,180 | $20,855 – $27,807 |
| Augusta to Anchorage | ~4,079 mi | 7–14 days | $18,356 – $24,474 | $21,109 – $28,145 |
| Savannah to Fairbanks | ~4,142 mi | 7–14 days | $18,639 – $24,852 | $21,435 – $28,580 |
| Savannah to Anchorage | ~4,205 mi | 7–14 days | $18,923 – $25,230 | $21,761 – $29,015 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Georgia
134 of the 222 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 20 of 221 vehicle inspections (9.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 142 of 599 driver inspections (23.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Power Moving LLCAtlanta, GA · USDOT 3840355 | 54 | 1 of 29 | 10 of 54 |
| Wirks Moving & Storage IncMarietta, GA · USDOT 1942465 | 26 | 0 of 6 | 5 of 26 |
| Out of State MovingAtlanta, GA · USDOT 3528157 | 22 | 1 of 10 | 3 of 22 |
| Atlanta Peach Movers IncDoraville, GA · USDOT 797586 | 20 | 0 of 11 | 0 of 20 |
| Bulldog Movers IncDoraville, GA · USDOT 1187702 | 16 | 0 of 5 | 8 of 16 |
| Atlanta Miracle Movers LLCGrayson, GA · USDOT 2568757 | 16 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 16 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
695 listed household-goods carriers are based in Georgia, 222 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Georgia 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 Georgia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Georgia
Georgia to Alaska moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Georgia to Alaska?
Between the two states' main cities, Atlanta and Anchorage, the distance is about 3,966 miles. From our model that is $17,847 – $23,796 for a two-bedroom home and $20,524 – $27,365 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $12,850 – $17,133 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $8,567 – $11,422. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Georgia and Alaska, distances run from 3,914 to 4,205 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Georgia to Alaska take?
Atlanta to Anchorage is 9 days on the road (about 72 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 Georgia to Alaska?
Yes. A move from Georgia into Alaska is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 695 listed movers based in Georgia, 222 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Georgia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Georgia to Alaska?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $8,567 – $11,422 for a two-bedroom home over 3,966 miles against $17,847 – $23,796 with full-service movers. A container, about $12,850 – $17,133, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Georgia to Alaska each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 948 people (±777) moved from Georgia to Alaska that year, against about 1,367 (±1,158) from Alaska to Georgia. That makes Georgia the 11th-largest source of new residents for Alaska among the states.