Anchorage, AK → Scranton, PA · Cross-country move
About 3,859 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,550–$15,690, delivery in 7–14 days, 123 carriers on the Anchorage side and 264 in Scranton.
The route from Anchorage, AK to Scranton, PA covers roughly 3,859 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 $10,550 to $15,690 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 67 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 264 around Scranton (187 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 Scranton.
Anchorage has a population of about 287,155 and Scranton about 76,000. Scranton is the denser city (3,016 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 Pennsylvania than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Pennsylvania 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 | $4,220 | $5,140 | $6,280 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,330 | $7,720 | $9,410 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,550 | $12,860 | $15,690 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $16,870 | $20,580 | $25,100 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $23,200 | $28,290 | $34,520 |
$5,320–$7,500
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$4,460–$6,560
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,550–$15,690
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Anchorage, AK → Scranton, PA. 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: Id Logistics Freight Lines LLC
Legal name: Cadden Bros Moving & Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,220 to $6,280 for a studio, $6,330 to $9,410 for a one-bedroom, $10,550 to $15,690 for a two-bedroom, $16,870 to $25,100 for a three-bedroom and $23,200 to $34,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,859 road miles (3,270 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 67 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 Pennsylvania 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 $5,320 to $7,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,460 to $6,560. 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–Scranton corridor.