Anchorage, AK → Great Falls, MT · Cross-country move
About 2,102 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,490–$11,150, delivery in 5–10 days, 123 carriers on the Anchorage side and 28 in Great Falls.
The route from Anchorage, AK to Great Falls, MT covers roughly 2,102 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.
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 $7,490 to $11,150 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 36 hours (5 driving days).
On the Anchorage side there are 123 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (34 of them authorized for interstate work), and 28 around Great Falls (21 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 Great Falls.
Anchorage has a population of about 287,155 and Great Falls about 60,000. Great Falls is the denser city (2,613 people per square mile versus 171 in Anchorage), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Montana than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Montana does collect a state income tax, unlike Alaska, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,000 | $3,660 | $4,460 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,500 | $5,480 | $6,690 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,490 | $9,140 | $11,150 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,990 | $14,620 | $17,840 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,490 | $20,110 | $24,530 |
$2,910–$4,110
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,900–$4,260
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,490–$11,150
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Anchorage, AK → Great Falls, MT. 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.
Legal name: Matson Navigation Company Of Alaska LLC
Legal name: Colorado International Transport INC
Legal name: Art And Paul Moving And Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,000 to $4,460 for a studio, $4,500 to $6,690 for a one-bedroom, $7,490 to $11,150 for a two-bedroom, $11,990 to $17,840 for a three-bedroom and $16,490 to $24,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,102 road miles (1,782 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 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 Alaska into Montana 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 $2,910 to $4,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,900 to $4,260. 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 Anchorage–Great Falls corridor.