Moving from Texasto Alaska
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Anchorage it is about 3,814 miles and 8 days on the road (about 69 hours of driving); the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 3,207 to 3,998 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Houston 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 Texas and Alaska.
Cost of moving from Texas to Alaska
At about 3,814 miles, full-service movers should land around $17,163 – $22,884 for a two-bedroom home and $19,737 – $26,317 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $12,357 – $16,476; a freight trailer is $8,238 – $10,984.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $12,872 – $17,163 | $9,268 – $12,357 | $6,179 – $8,238 |
| 1 bedroom | $15,447 – $20,596 | $11,122 – $14,829 | $7,414 – $9,886 |
| 2 bedrooms | $17,163 – $22,884 | $12,357 – $16,476 | $8,238 – $10,984 |
| 3 bedrooms | $19,737 – $26,317 | $14,211 – $18,948 | $9,474 – $12,632 |
| 4 bedrooms | $22,312 – $29,749 | $16,065 – $21,419 | $10,710 – $14,280 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $25,745 – $34,326 | $18,536 – $24,715 | $12,357 – $16,476 |
Transport only, for an estimated 3,814 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 Texas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo to Anchorage | ~3,207 mi | 7–14 days | $14,432 – $19,242 | $16,596 – $22,128 |
| Amarillo to Fairbanks | ~3,240 mi | 7–14 days | $14,580 – $19,440 | $16,767 – $22,356 |
| El Paso to Anchorage | ~3,275 mi | 7–14 days | $14,738 – $19,650 | $16,948 – $22,597 |
| Lubbock to Anchorage | ~3,315 mi | 7–14 days | $14,918 – $19,890 | $17,155 – $22,873 |
| El Paso to Fairbanks | ~3,348 mi | 7–14 days | $15,066 – $20,088 | $17,326 – $23,101 |
| Lubbock to Fairbanks | ~3,355 mi | 7–14 days | $15,098 – $20,130 | $17,362 – $23,149 |
| McKinney to Anchorage | ~3,533 mi | 7–14 days | $15,899 – $21,198 | $18,283 – $24,378 |
| Fort Worth to Anchorage | ~3,538 mi | 7–14 days | $15,921 – $21,228 | $18,309 – $24,412 |
| Plano to Anchorage | ~3,540 mi | 7–14 days | $15,930 – $21,240 | $18,319 – $24,426 |
| Irving to Anchorage | ~3,545 mi | 7–14 days | $15,953 – $21,270 | $18,345 – $24,460 |
| McKinney to Fairbanks | ~3,545 mi | 7–14 days | $15,953 – $21,270 | $18,345 – $24,460 |
| Arlington to Anchorage | ~3,548 mi | 7–14 days | $15,966 – $21,288 | $18,361 – $24,481 |
| Plano to Fairbanks | ~3,553 mi | 7–14 days | $15,989 – $21,318 | $18,387 – $24,516 |
| Garland to Anchorage | ~3,554 mi | 7–14 days | $15,993 – $21,324 | $18,392 – $24,523 |
| Fort Worth to Fairbanks | ~3,556 mi | 7–14 days | $16,002 – $21,336 | $18,402 – $24,536 |
| Dallas to Anchorage | ~3,557 mi | 7–14 days | $16,007 – $21,342 | $18,407 – $24,543 |
| Irving to Fairbanks | ~3,560 mi | 7–14 days | $16,020 – $21,360 | $18,423 – $24,564 |
| Arlington to Fairbanks | ~3,564 mi | 7–14 days | $16,038 – $21,384 | $18,444 – $24,592 |
| Garland to Fairbanks | ~3,567 mi | 7–14 days | $16,052 – $21,402 | $18,459 – $24,612 |
| Dallas to Fairbanks | ~3,571 mi | 7–14 days | $16,070 – $21,426 | $18,480 – $24,640 |
| Austin to Anchorage | ~3,691 mi | 7–14 days | $16,610 – $22,146 | $19,101 – $25,468 |
| Austin to Fairbanks | ~3,720 mi | 7–14 days | $16,740 – $22,320 | $19,251 – $25,668 |
| San Antonio to Anchorage | ~3,721 mi | 7–14 days | $16,745 – $22,326 | $19,256 – $25,675 |
| San Antonio to Fairbanks | ~3,758 mi | 7–14 days | $16,911 – $22,548 | $19,448 – $25,930 |
| Houston to Anchorage | ~3,814 mi | 7–14 days | $17,163 – $22,884 | $19,737 – $26,317 |
| Laredo to Anchorage | ~3,814 mi | 7–14 days | $17,163 – $22,884 | $19,737 – $26,317 |
| Houston to Fairbanks | ~3,832 mi | 7–14 days | $17,244 – $22,992 | $19,831 – $26,441 |
| Laredo to Fairbanks | ~3,862 mi | 7–14 days | $17,379 – $23,172 | $19,986 – $26,648 |
| Corpus Christi to Anchorage | ~3,876 mi | 7–14 days | $17,442 – $23,256 | $20,058 – $26,744 |
| Corpus Christi to Fairbanks | ~3,912 mi | 7–14 days | $17,604 – $23,472 | $20,245 – $26,993 |
| McAllen to Anchorage | ~3,952 mi | 7–14 days | $17,784 – $23,712 | $20,452 – $27,269 |
| McAllen to Fairbanks | ~3,998 mi | 7–14 days | $17,991 – $23,988 | $20,690 – $27,586 |
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 3,814 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 Texas
2,438 household-goods carriers in Texas are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Apple Moving, Austin · USDOT 3538096 · 185 trucks
- Scobey Moving & Storage Ltd, San Antonio · USDOT 1274056 · 123 trucks
- 3 Men Movers, Houston · USDOT 1914113 · 95 trucks
- Suddath Moving & Storage, Coppell · USDOT 1038245 · 65 trucks
- Armstrong Relocation, Carrollton · USDOT 449294 · 54 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 | $17,163 – $22,884 | $21,454 – $28,605 |
| 3 bedrooms | $19,737 – $26,317 | $24,671 – $32,896 |
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 Texas
Texas to Alaska moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Alaska?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Anchorage, the distance is about 3,814 miles. From our model that is $17,163 – $22,884 for a two-bedroom home and $19,737 – $26,317 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $12,357 – $16,476 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $8,238 – $10,984. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Texas and Alaska, distances run from 3,207 to 3,998 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Alaska take?
Houston to Anchorage is 8 days on the road (about 69 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 Texas to Alaska?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Texas 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 Texas to Alaska?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $8,238 – $10,984 for a two-bedroom home over 3,814 miles against $17,163 – $22,884 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 $24,671 – $32,896 rather than $19,737 – $26,317.