Anchorage, AK → Scottsdale, AZ · Cross-country move
About 2,993 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,120–$13,570, delivery in 7–14 days, 123 carriers on the Anchorage side and 431 in Scottsdale.
Scottsdale sits about 2,993 miles southeast of Anchorage, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alaska to Arizona 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 $9,120 to $13,570 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 52 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 431 around Scottsdale (174 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 Scottsdale.
Anchorage has a population of about 287,155 and Scottsdale about 243,006. Scottsdale is the denser city (1,312 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 Arizona than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Arizona 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 | $3,650 | $4,450 | $5,430 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,470 | $6,680 | $8,140 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,120 | $11,130 | $13,570 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,600 | $17,800 | $21,720 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,070 | $24,480 | $29,860 |
$4,130–$5,820
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,690–$5,430
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,120–$13,570
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Anchorage, AK → Scottsdale, AZ. 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: Az 615 Movers LLC
Legal name: Moving Team Six LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,650 to $5,430 for a studio, $5,470 to $8,140 for a one-bedroom, $9,120 to $13,570 for a two-bedroom, $14,600 to $21,720 for a three-bedroom and $20,070 to $29,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,993 road miles (2,537 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 52 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 Arizona 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 $4,130 to $5,820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,690 to $5,430. 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–Scottsdale corridor.