Moving from Virginia to Alaska
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Virginia Beach and Anchorage it is about 4,091 miles and 9 days on the road (about 74 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 3,812 to 4,091 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.
- ~4,091 miVirginia Beach → Anchorage
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $18,410+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 1,338 people moved from Virginia to Alaska in 2024 (Census estimate, ±911), and about 826 went the other way. Between Virginia Beach and Anchorage it is about 4,091 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $18,410 – $24,546 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 263 movers based in Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Virginia to Alaska
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,338 people a year (±911), against about 826 (±772) from Alaska to Virginia, so Alaska gains about 512 people a year on this exchange. Virginia is the 8th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth City | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 80 ±107* |
| Fairfax County | Anchorage Municipality | 71 ±68 |
| Petersburg City | Anchorage Municipality | 47 ±54* |
| York County | Anchorage Municipality | 46 ±51* |
| Fairfax County | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 44 ±64* |
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.
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia and Alaska.
Cost of moving from Virginia to Alaska
At about 4,091 miles, full-service movers should land around $18,410 – $24,546 for a two-bedroom home and $21,171 – $28,228 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $13,255 – $17,673; a freight trailer is $8,837 – $11,782.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $13,807 – $18,410 | $9,941 – $13,255 | $6,627 – $8,837 |
| 1 bedroom | $16,569 – $22,091 | $11,929 – $15,906 | $7,953 – $10,604 |
| 2 bedrooms | $18,410 – $24,546 | $13,255 – $17,673 | $8,837 – $11,782 |
| 3 bedrooms | $21,171 – $28,228 | $15,243 – $20,324 | $10,162 – $13,549 |
| 4 bedrooms | $23,932 – $31,910 | $17,231 – $22,975 | $11,488 – $15,317 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $27,614 – $36,819 | $19,882 – $26,510 | $13,255 – $17,673 |
Transport only, for an estimated 4,091 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 Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington to Fairbanks | ~3,812 mi | 7–14 days | $17,154 – $22,872 | $19,727 – $26,303 |
| Richmond to Fairbanks | ~3,891 mi | 7–14 days | $17,510 – $23,346 | $20,136 – $26,848 |
| Arlington to Anchorage | ~3,918 mi | 7–14 days | $17,631 – $23,508 | $20,276 – $27,034 |
| Norfolk to Fairbanks | ~3,977 mi | 7–14 days | $17,897 – $23,862 | $20,581 – $27,441 |
| Virginia Beach to Fairbanks | ~3,988 mi | 7–14 days | $17,946 – $23,928 | $20,638 – $27,517 |
| Chesapeake to Fairbanks | ~3,989 mi | 7–14 days | $17,951 – $23,934 | $20,643 – $27,524 |
| Richmond to Anchorage | ~3,990 mi | 7–14 days | $17,955 – $23,940 | $20,648 – $27,531 |
| Norfolk to Anchorage | ~4,079 mi | 7–14 days | $18,356 – $24,474 | $21,109 – $28,145 |
| Chesapeake to Anchorage | ~4,089 mi | 7–14 days | $18,401 – $24,534 | $21,161 – $28,214 |
| Virginia Beach to Anchorage | ~4,091 mi | 7–14 days | $18,410 – $24,546 | $21,171 – $28,228 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Virginia
107 of the 263 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,338 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 164 of 765 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 163 of 1,338 driver inspections (12.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer IncChesapeake, VA · USDOT 139659 | 426 | 50 of 247 | 3 of 426 |
| JK Moving ServicesSterling, VA · USDOT 1065394 | 107 | 7 of 57 | 8 of 107 |
| Stewart Moving and StorageMidlothian, VA · USDOT 1194537 | 102 | 13 of 50 | 9 of 102 |
| Quality Services MovingLorton, VA · USDOT 819924 | 54 | 16 of 32 | 11 of 54 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageSuffolk, VA · USDOT 1581633 | 46 | 10 of 25 | 2 of 46 |
| Apple MovingChesapeake, VA · USDOT 163678 | 40 | 4 of 22 | 4 of 40 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
411 listed household-goods carriers are based in Virginia, 263 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Virginia 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 Virginia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Virginia
Virginia to Alaska moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to Alaska?
Between the two states' main cities, Virginia Beach and Anchorage, the distance is about 4,091 miles. From our model that is $18,410 – $24,546 for a two-bedroom home and $21,171 – $28,228 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $13,255 – $17,673 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $8,837 – $11,782. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Virginia and Alaska, distances run from 3,812 to 4,091 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Virginia to Alaska take?
Virginia Beach to Anchorage is 9 days on the road (about 74 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 Virginia to Alaska?
Yes. A move from Virginia into Alaska is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 411 listed movers based in Virginia, 263 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Virginia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Virginia to Alaska?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $8,837 – $11,782 for a two-bedroom home over 4,091 miles against $18,410 – $24,546 with full-service movers. A container, about $13,255 – $17,673, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Virginia to Alaska each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,338 people (±911) moved from Virginia to Alaska that year, against about 826 (±772) from Alaska to Virginia. That makes Virginia the 8th-largest source of new residents for Alaska among the states.