Interstate move · Alaska → California

Movers from Alaska to California

About 2,758 miles between Anchorage and Los Angeles. Two-bedroom estimate $9,610–$14,300, delivery in 7–14 days. Choose exact cities below.

2,758 miAnchorage → Los Angeles
48 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
220 / 47,679carriers in each state

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Moving from Alaska to California means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Anchorage and Los Angeles—the road distance is about 2,758 miles, which puts a typical move in the cross-country move bracket with a delivery window of 7 to 14 days.

Alaska has about 733,391 residents and California about 39.5 million. Cost levels in the two states are broadly similar. Unlike Alaska, California collects a state income tax.

We list 220 household-goods carriers across the Alaska cities on this platform and 47,679 across California. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from Alaska to California

Reference estimate for 2,758 miles (Anchorage → Los Angeles)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,850	$4,690	$5,720
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,770	$7,040	$8,580
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,610	$11,730	$14,300
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$15,380	$18,760	$22,890
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$21,150	$25,800	$31,470

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Popular city routes

AnchorageLos Angeles2,758 mi AnchorageSan Diego2,885 mi AnchorageSan Jose2,418 mi AnchorageSan Francisco2,365 mi AnchorageFresno2,516 mi AnchorageSacramento2,337 mi JuneauLos Angeles2,164 mi JuneauSan Diego2,285 mi JuneauSan Jose1,839 mi JuneauSan Francisco1,791 mi JuneauFresno1,921 mi JuneauSacramento1,748 mi FairbanksLos Angeles2,896 mi FairbanksSan Diego3,019 mi FairbanksSan Jose2,566 mi FairbanksSan Francisco2,516 mi FairbanksFresno2,653 mi FairbanksSacramento2,478 mi WasillaLos Angeles2,764 mi WasillaSan Diego2,890 mi WasillaSan Jose2,425 mi WasillaSan Francisco2,372 mi WasillaFresno2,522 mi WasillaSacramento2,343 mi KetchikanLos Angeles1,895 mi KetchikanSan Diego2,016 mi KetchikanSan Jose1,570 mi KetchikanSan Francisco1,521 mi KetchikanFresno1,651 mi KetchikanSacramento1,478 mi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Alaska to California?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $5,770 to $8,580, a two-bedroom $9,610 to $14,300 and a three-bedroom $15,380 to $22,890. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from Alaska to California take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 48 hours (6 driving days); a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 7 to 14 days.

What license does a mover need for a Alaska to California move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in California do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.