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Allen, TX → Anchorage, AK · Cross-country move

Movers from Allen to Anchorage

About 3,582 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,970–$14,840, delivery in 7–14 days, 680 carriers on the Allen side and 123 in Anchorage.

  • 3,582 miroad distance
  • 62 hours (7 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,970–$14,8402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,582 miles (3,035 straight-line)
Drive time
62 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
680 (290 interstate)
Movers at destination
123 (34 interstate)

Reverse: Anchorage → Allen

Anchorage sits about 3,582 miles northwest of Allen, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas 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 $9,970 to $14,840 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 62 hours (7 driving days).

On the Allen side there are 680 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (290 of them authorized for interstate work), and 123 around Anchorage (34 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 Anchorage.

Allen has a population of about 113,447 and Anchorage about 287,155. Allen is considerably denser (3,963 people per square mile versus 171), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Alaska is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Allen to Anchorage

Full-service estimate for 3,582 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,990 $4,860 $5,940
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,980 $7,300 $8,900
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,970 $12,160 $14,840
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,960 $19,460 $23,740
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,940 $26,760 $32,640

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,880–$6,890

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$4,220–$6,200

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$9,970–$14,840

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Allen (origin)

Talento Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3841225
MC
1405142
Based in
Frisco, TX 75078 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
119 trucks, 159 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (214) 843-1030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tforce Direct, Inc

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8424988
Based in
Dallas, TX 75254 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
66 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (214) 560-9553 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alm Transportation & Trucking INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3500318
MC
1155089
Based in
Allen, TX 75002 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (773) 543-4254 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mnm Carrier Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3552598
MC
1190342
Based in
Allen, TX 75013 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (469) 613-0263 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asset Based Intermodal INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
755335
MC
341318
Based in
Garland, TX 75040 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (972) 487-9900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smart Motion Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3694862
MC
1290479
Based in
Frisco, TX 75034 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
43 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (972) 971-1938 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trinity Transportation Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3492584
MC
1149997
Based in
Frisco, TX 75035 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (469) 951-7426 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sia Transportation INC

USDOT
3304680
MC
1048681
Based in
Plano, TX 75074 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (972) 479-1995 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 680 movers in Allen

Near Anchorage (destination)

Matson

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Matson Navigation Company Of Alaska LLC

USDOT
19594
MC
96612
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99501 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
130 trucks, 190 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (907) 263-5045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Northern Sales Company INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1658469
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99515 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (907) 929-3323 Route Verify on FMCSA

World-Wide Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
248628
MC
175685
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99518 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (907) 349-2581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aaa Moving Ak INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
466500
MC
251830
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99501 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (907) 276-7330 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cooley Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1647697
MC
1766634
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99518 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (907) 600-3528 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Freight & Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
313239
MC
232126
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99501 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
42 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (907) 272-5700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Golden North Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
163057
MC
140586
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99518 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (907) 349-3511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Air Land Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
125030
MC
119402
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99515 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (907) 248-0362 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 123 movers in Anchorage

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Allen to Anchorage?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,990 to $5,940 for a studio, $5,980 to $8,900 for a one-bedroom, $9,970 to $14,840 for a two-bedroom, $15,960 to $23,740 for a three-bedroom and $21,940 to $32,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Anchorage from Allen?

About 3,582 road miles (3,035 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 62 hours (7 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Allen to Anchorage?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,880 to $6,890 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,220 to $6,200. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Allen–Anchorage corridor.