Anchorage, AK → Palm Springs, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,832 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,760–$14,520, delivery in 7–14 days, 123 carriers on the Anchorage side and 74 in Palm Springs.
Palm Springs sits about 2,832 miles southeast of Anchorage, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alaska to California 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 $9,760 to $14,520 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 49 hours (6 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 74 around Palm Springs (33 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 Palm Springs.
Anchorage has a population of about 287,155 and Palm Springs about 45,000. Palm Springs is the denser city (471 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 California 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 | $3,900 | $4,760 | $5,810 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,850 | $7,140 | $8,710 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,760 | $11,900 | $14,520 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,610 | $19,040 | $23,230 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,470 | $26,180 | $31,940 |
$3,960–$5,590
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,550–$5,220
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,760–$14,520
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Anchorage, AK → Palm Springs, CA. 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: Old Town Movers LLC
Legal name: On Time Moving Services INC
Legal name: Free Bolt LLC
Legal name: Bernardo Cervantes Ascencio
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,900 to $5,810 for a studio, $5,850 to $8,710 for a one-bedroom, $9,760 to $14,520 for a two-bedroom, $15,610 to $23,230 for a three-bedroom and $21,470 to $31,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,832 road miles (2,400 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 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 California 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 $3,960 to $5,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,550 to $5,220. 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–Palm Springs corridor.