Bellevue, WA → Anchorage, AK · Cross-country move
About 1,699 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,260–$10,800, delivery in 5–10 days, 694 carriers on the Bellevue side and 123 in Anchorage.
The route from Bellevue, WA to Anchorage, AK covers roughly 1,699 miles by road, a northwest-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 $7,260 to $10,800 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 30 hours (4 driving days).
On the Bellevue side there are 694 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (279 of them authorized for interstate work), and 123 around Anchorage (34 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 Anchorage.
Bellevue has a population of about 154,193 and Anchorage about 287,155. Bellevue is considerably denser (4,533 people per square mile versus 171), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,900 | $3,540 | $4,320 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,350 | $5,310 | $6,480 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,260 | $8,850 | $10,800 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,610 | $14,160 | $17,280 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,970 | $19,470 | $23,760 |
$2,350–$3,310
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,540–$3,730
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,260–$10,800
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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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Legal name: Matson Navigation Company Of Alaska LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,900 to $4,320 for a studio, $4,350 to $6,480 for a one-bedroom, $7,260 to $10,800 for a two-bedroom, $11,610 to $17,280 for a three-bedroom and $15,970 to $23,760 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,699 road miles (1,440 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 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 Washington into Alaska 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 $2,350 to $3,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,540 to $3,730. 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 Bellevue–Anchorage corridor.