Charlottesville, VA → Ketchikan, AK · Cross-country move
About 3,194 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,600–$14,290, delivery in 7–14 days, 48 carriers on the Charlottesville side and 12 in Ketchikan.
Ketchikan sits about 3,194 miles northwest of Charlottesville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Alaska that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $9,600 to $14,290 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 55 hours (7 driving days).
On the Charlottesville side there are 48 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (29 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.
Charlottesville has a population of about 47,000 and Ketchikan about 8,000. Charlottesville is considerably denser (4,544 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 is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. 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 | $3,840 | $4,680 | $5,720 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,760 | $7,030 | $8,570 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,600 | $11,710 | $14,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,370 | $18,740 | $22,860 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,130 | $25,770 | $31,440 |
$4,480–$6,330
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,870–$5,690
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,600–$14,290
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 $3,840 to $5,720 for a studio, $5,760 to $8,570 for a one-bedroom, $9,600 to $14,290 for a two-bedroom, $15,370 to $22,860 for a three-bedroom and $21,130 to $31,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,194 road miles (2,707 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 55 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 Virginia 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 $4,480 to $6,330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,870 to $5,690. 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 Charlottesville–Ketchikan corridor.