Aberdeen, SD → Ketchikan, AK · Cross-country move
About 1,881 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,950–$10,340, delivery in 5–10 days, 9 carriers on the Aberdeen side and 12 in Ketchikan.
Ketchikan sits about 1,881 miles northwest of Aberdeen, which makes this an interstate relocation from South Dakota to Alaska that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $6,950 to $10,340 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 33 hours (4 driving days).
On the Aberdeen side there are 9 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 of them authorized for interstate work), and 12 around Ketchikan (1 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Ketchikan.
Aberdeen has a population of about 28,000 and Ketchikan about 8,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,725 and 2,147 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Alaska is a higher-cost state than South Dakota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,780 | $3,390 | $4,140 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,170 | $5,080 | $6,200 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,950 | $8,470 | $10,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,120 | $13,560 | $16,540 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,290 | $18,640 | $22,750 |
$2,680–$3,790
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,700–$3,970
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,950–$10,340
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Aberdeen, SD → Ketchikan, AK. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,780 to $4,140 for a studio, $4,170 to $6,200 for a one-bedroom, $6,950 to $10,340 for a two-bedroom, $11,120 to $16,540 for a three-bedroom and $15,290 to $22,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,881 road miles (1,594 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from South Dakota into Alaska makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,680 to $3,790 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,700 to $3,970. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Aberdeen–Ketchikan corridor.