Buffalo, NY → Ketchikan, AK · Cross-country move
About 2,914 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,790–$14,570, delivery in 7–14 days, 302 carriers on the Buffalo side and 12 in Ketchikan.
Moving from Buffalo to Ketchikan is a cross-country move of roughly 2,914 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 $9,790 to $14,570 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 50 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 12 around Ketchikan (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 Ketchikan.
Buffalo has a population of about 274,613 and Ketchikan about 8,000. Buffalo is considerably denser (6,890 people per square mile versus 2,147), 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,920 | $4,780 | $5,830 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,880 | $7,170 | $8,740 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,790 | $11,950 | $14,570 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,670 | $19,110 | $23,320 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,550 | $26,280 | $32,060 |
$4,040–$5,710
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,620–$5,320
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,790–$14,570
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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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,920 to $5,830 for a studio, $5,880 to $8,740 for a one-bedroom, $9,790 to $14,570 for a two-bedroom, $15,670 to $23,320 for a three-bedroom and $21,550 to $32,060 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,914 road miles (2,469 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 hours (6 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 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,040 to $5,710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,620 to $5,320. 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 Buffalo–Ketchikan corridor.