Anchorage, AK → Seattle, WA · Cross-country move
About 1,691 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,240–$10,780, delivery in 5–10 days, 123 carriers on the Anchorage side and 1,037 in Seattle.
The route from Anchorage, AK to Seattle, WA covers roughly 1,691 miles by road, a southeast-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 $7,240 to $10,780 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 29 hours (4 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 1,037 around Seattle (440 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 Seattle.
Anchorage has a population of about 287,155 and Seattle about 784,777. Seattle is the denser city (8,795 people per square mile versus 171 in Anchorage), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,900 | $3,530 | $4,310 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,350 | $5,300 | $6,470 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,240 | $8,830 | $10,780 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,590 | $14,130 | $17,240 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,940 | $19,430 | $23,710 |
$2,340–$3,300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,530–$3,720
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,240–$10,780
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Anchorage, AK → Seattle, WA. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,900 to $4,310 for a studio, $4,350 to $6,470 for a one-bedroom, $7,240 to $10,780 for a two-bedroom, $11,590 to $17,240 for a three-bedroom and $15,940 to $23,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,691 road miles (1,433 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Washington 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 $2,340 to $3,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,530 to $3,720. 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–Seattle corridor.