Anchorage, AK → Tucson, AZ · Cross-country move
About 3,135 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,370–$13,940, delivery in 7–14 days, 123 carriers on the Anchorage side and 212 in Tucson.
The route from Anchorage, AK to Tucson, AZ covers roughly 3,135 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 $9,370 to $13,940 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 54 hours (7 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 212 around Tucson (95 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 Tucson.
Anchorage has a population of about 287,155 and Tucson about 548,371. Tucson is the denser city (2,252 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 | $3,750 | $4,570 | $5,580 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,620 | $6,860 | $8,370 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,370 | $11,430 | $13,940 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,000 | $18,290 | $22,310 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,620 | $25,150 | $30,680 |
$4,270–$6,030
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,820–$5,610
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,370–$13,940
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Anchorage, AK → Tucson, 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
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,750 to $5,580 for a studio, $5,620 to $8,370 for a one-bedroom, $9,370 to $13,940 for a two-bedroom, $15,000 to $22,310 for a three-bedroom and $20,620 to $30,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,135 road miles (2,657 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 54 hours (7 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 $4,270 to $6,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,820 to $5,610. 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–Tucson corridor.