Matson
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
Anchorage, AK → Niagara Falls, NY · Cross-country move
About 3,624 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $11,150–$16,590, delivery in 7–14 days, 123 carriers on the Anchorage side and 65 in Niagara Falls.
The route from Anchorage, AK to Niagara Falls, NY covers roughly 3,624 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 $11,150 to $16,590 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 63 hours (8 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 65 around Niagara Falls (20 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 Niagara Falls.
Anchorage has a population of about 287,155 and Niagara Falls about 48,000. Niagara Falls is the denser city (3,456 people per square mile versus 171 in Anchorage), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that New York 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 | $4,460 | $5,440 | $6,640 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,690 | $8,160 | $9,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $11,150 | $13,600 | $16,590 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $17,840 | $21,760 | $26,540 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $24,530 | $29,920 | $36,500 |
$5,070–$7,160
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$4,250–$6,260
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$11,150–$16,590
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Anchorage, AK → Niagara Falls, NY. 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: Guru Nanak Transportation Corp
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,460 to $6,640 for a studio, $6,690 to $9,950 for a one-bedroom, $11,150 to $16,590 for a two-bedroom, $17,840 to $26,540 for a three-bedroom and $24,530 to $36,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,624 road miles (3,071 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 63 hours (8 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Alaska into New York 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 $5,070 to $7,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,250 to $6,260. 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–Niagara Falls corridor.