Anchorage, AK → Ketchikan, AK · Long-distance move
About 911 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,280–$7,860, delivery in 2–5 days, 123 carriers on the Anchorage side and 12 in Ketchikan.
Ketchikan sits about 911 miles southeast of Anchorage, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $5,280 to $7,860 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 24 min.
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 12 around Ketchikan (1 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Anchorage has a population of about 287,155 and Ketchikan about 8,000. Ketchikan is the denser city (2,147 people per square mile versus 171 in Anchorage), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,110 | $2,580 | $3,140 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,170 | $3,870 | $4,720 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,280 | $6,440 | $7,860 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,450 | $10,310 | $12,570 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,620 | $14,170 | $17,290 |
$1,390–$1,960
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,830–$2,700
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,280–$7,860
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,110 to $3,140 for a studio, $3,170 to $4,720 for a one-bedroom, $5,280 to $7,860 for a two-bedroom, $8,450 to $12,570 for a three-bedroom and $11,620 to $17,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 911 road miles (772 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 24 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.
No. Because both Anchorage and Ketchikan are in Alaska, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,390 to $1,960 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,830 to $2,700. 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–Ketchikan corridor.