Moving from Oregon to Alaska
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Anchorage it is about 1,795 miles and 4 days on the road (about 33 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,795 to 2,005 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.
- ~1,795 miPortland → Anchorage
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $8,078+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 791 people moved from Oregon to Alaska in 2024 (Census estimate, ±520), and about 1,217 went the other way. Between Portland and Anchorage it is about 1,795 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $8,078 – $10,770 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 77 movers based in Oregon hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Oregon to Alaska
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 791 people a year (±520), against about 1,217 (±915) from Alaska to Oregon, so Alaska loses about 426 people a year on this exchange. Oregon is the 13th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 123 ±177* |
| Marion County | Anchorage Municipality | 103 ±111* |
| Jackson County | Anchorage Municipality | 65 ±52 |
| Clatsop County | Kodiak Island Borough | 60 ±57 |
| Yamhill County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 46 ±65* |
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.
Portland 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 Oregon and Alaska.
Cost of moving from Oregon to Alaska
At about 1,795 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,078 – $10,770 for a two-bedroom home and $9,289 – $12,386 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,816 – $7,754; a freight trailer is $3,877 – $5,170.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,058 – $8,078 | $4,362 – $5,816 | $2,908 – $3,877 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,270 – $9,693 | $5,234 – $6,979 | $3,489 – $4,653 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,078 – $10,770 | $5,816 – $7,754 | $3,877 – $5,170 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,289 – $12,386 | $6,688 – $8,918 | $4,459 – $5,945 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,501 – $14,001 | $7,561 – $10,081 | $5,040 – $6,720 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,116 – $16,155 | $8,724 – $11,632 | $5,816 – $7,754 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,795 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 Oregon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to Anchorage | ~1,795 mi | 7–14 days | $8,078 – $10,770 | $9,289 – $12,386 |
| Salem to Anchorage | ~1,822 mi | 7–14 days | $8,199 – $10,932 | $9,429 – $12,572 |
| Eugene to Anchorage | ~1,879 mi | 7–14 days | $8,456 – $11,274 | $9,724 – $12,965 |
| Portland to Fairbanks | ~1,909 mi | 7–14 days | $8,591 – $11,454 | $9,879 – $13,172 |
| Salem to Fairbanks | ~1,942 mi | 7–14 days | $8,739 – $11,652 | $10,050 – $13,400 |
| Eugene to Fairbanks | ~2,005 mi | 7–14 days | $9,023 – $12,030 | $10,376 – $13,835 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Oregon
50 of the 77 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 342 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 225 vehicle inspections (17.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 60 of 336 driver inspections (17.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Service MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1863079 | 78 | 8 of 46 | 6 of 78 |
| PDX Movers LLCTualatin, OR · USDOT 2353055 | 34 | 3 of 29 | 0 of 34 |
| Terminal Transfer IncPortland, OR · USDOT 59571 | 22 | 4 of 16 | 0 of 22 |
| CBC MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1598972 | 16 | 2 of 7 | 4 of 16 |
| Gentle John's Moving & StorageClackamas, OR · USDOT 3443547 | 13 | 0 of 9 | 2 of 8 |
| Willamette Valley Moving IncPortland, OR · USDOT 945885 | 12 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 12 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
167 listed household-goods carriers are based in Oregon, 77 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Oregon 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 Oregon. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Oregon
Oregon to Alaska moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oregon to Alaska?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Anchorage, the distance is about 1,795 miles. From our model that is $8,078 – $10,770 for a two-bedroom home and $9,289 – $12,386 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,816 – $7,754 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,877 – $5,170. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Oregon and Alaska, distances run from 1,795 to 2,005 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Oregon to Alaska take?
Portland to Anchorage is 4 days on the road (about 33 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 Oregon to Alaska?
Yes. A move from Oregon into Alaska is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 167 listed movers based in Oregon, 77 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Oregon.
What is the cheapest way to move from Oregon to Alaska?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,877 – $5,170 for a two-bedroom home over 1,795 miles against $8,078 – $10,770 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,816 – $7,754, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Oregon to Alaska each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 791 people (±520) moved from Oregon to Alaska that year, against about 1,217 (±915) from Alaska to Oregon. That makes Oregon the 13th-largest source of new residents for Alaska among the states.