Anchorage, AK → North Charleston, SC · Cross-country move
About 4,240 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,950–$16,290, delivery in 7–14 days, 123 carriers on the Anchorage side and 269 in North Charleston.
The route from Anchorage, AK to North Charleston, SC covers roughly 4,240 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 $10,950 to $16,290 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 73 hours (9 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 269 around North Charleston (136 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 North Charleston.
Anchorage has a population of about 287,155 and North Charleston about 129,245. North Charleston is the denser city (1,480 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 South Carolina than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that South Carolina 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 | $4,380 | $5,340 | $6,520 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,570 | $8,010 | $9,780 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,950 | $13,360 | $16,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $17,520 | $21,370 | $26,070 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $24,090 | $29,380 | $35,850 |
$5,860–$8,270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$4,800–$7,070
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,950–$16,290
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Anchorage, AK → North Charleston, SC. 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: Ats Intermodal LLC
Legal name: Aba Moving & Storage INC
Legal name: Premier Logistics LLC
Legal name: Go Smooth Move LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,380 to $6,520 for a studio, $6,570 to $9,780 for a one-bedroom, $10,950 to $16,290 for a two-bedroom, $17,520 to $26,070 for a three-bedroom and $24,090 to $35,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 4,240 road miles (3,593 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 73 hours (9 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 South Carolina 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 $5,860 to $8,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,800 to $7,070. 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–North Charleston corridor.