Juneau, AK

Buffalo, NY → Juneau, AK · Cross-country move

Movers from Buffalo to Juneau

About 3,031 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,020–$14,910, delivery in 7–14 days, 302 carriers on the Buffalo side and 7 in Juneau.

  • 3,031 miroad distance
  • 52 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $10,020–$14,9102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,031 miles (2,569 straight-line)
Drive time
52 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
302 (91 interstate)
Movers at destination
7 (1 interstate)

Reverse: Juneau → Buffalo

Moving from Buffalo to Juneau is a cross-country move of roughly 3,031 road miles, heading northwest from New York to Alaska.

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 $10,020 to $14,910 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 Buffalo side there are 302 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 7 around Juneau (1 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 Juneau.

Buffalo has a population of about 274,613 and Juneau about 32,000. Buffalo is considerably denser (6,890 people per square mile versus 12), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Alaska levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Buffalo to Juneau

Full-service estimate for 3,031 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,010 $4,890 $5,960
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $6,010 $7,330 $8,940
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $10,020 $12,220 $14,910
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $16,030 $19,550 $23,850
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $22,040 $26,880 $32,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,160–$5,880

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$3,730–$5,480

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$10,020–$14,910

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Buffalo (origin)

Tops Friendly Markets

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1043805
MC
438928
Based in
Lancaster, NY 14086 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
47 trucks, 98 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Regional Logistics Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
672523
MC
311416
Based in
Buffalo, NY 14213 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3356419
MC
1074016
Based in
Cheektowaga, NY 14227 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Raine Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1711438
MC
627859
Based in
West Seneca, NY 14224 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Copebestway Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
142382
MC
140349
Based in
Cheektowaga, NY 14212 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Productive Transportation Carrier Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
572094
MC
278056
Based in
Tonawanda, NY 14150 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Wayfinder Moving Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3104397
MC
79366
Based in
Buffalo, NY 14216 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Fda Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1613148
MC
596406
Based in
Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All 302 movers in Buffalo

Near Juneau (destination)

Reliable Freight Forwarding

Licensed interstate
USDOT
125105
MC
123297
Based in
Juneau, AK 99801 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Jag Rental

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2443480
Based in
Juneau, AK 99801 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Island Electric

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1776172
Based in
Juneau, AK 99801 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Tveten Enterprises LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1472677
Based in
Juneau, AK 99801 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Rock Dog Courier

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2545840
Based in
Juneau, AK 99801 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Icy Strait Point

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1659680
MC
70657
Based in
Hoonah, AK 99829 (38 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Hill Enterprises

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2207069
Based in
Hoonah, AK 99829 (38 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

All 7 movers in Juneau

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Buffalo to Juneau?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,010 to $5,960 for a studio, $6,010 to $8,940 for a one-bedroom, $10,020 to $14,910 for a two-bedroom, $16,030 to $23,850 for a three-bedroom and $22,040 to $32,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Juneau from Buffalo?

About 3,031 road miles (2,569 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 52 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New York 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Buffalo to Juneau?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,160 to $5,880 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,730 to $5,480. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Buffalo–Juneau corridor.