Coeur d'Alene, ID → Anchorage, AK · Cross-country move
About 1,885 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,120–$10,590, delivery in 5–10 days, 56 carriers on the Coeur d'Alene side and 123 in Anchorage.
The route from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Anchorage, AK covers roughly 1,885 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 $7,120 to $10,590 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 33 hours (4 driving days).
On the Coeur d'Alene side there are 56 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 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.
Coeur d'Alene has a population of about 58,000 and Anchorage about 287,155. Coeur d'Alene is considerably denser (3,390 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. Alaska is a higher-cost state than Idaho, 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 | $2,850 | $3,470 | $4,240 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,270 | $5,210 | $6,350 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,120 | $8,680 | $10,590 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,390 | $13,890 | $16,940 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,660 | $19,100 | $23,300 |
$2,690–$3,790
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,700–$3,970
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,120–$10,590
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.
Legal name: Paradise Amusements INC
Legal name: Panhandle Movers LLC
Legal name: Matson Navigation Company Of Alaska LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,850 to $4,240 for a studio, $4,270 to $6,350 for a one-bedroom, $7,120 to $10,590 for a two-bedroom, $11,390 to $16,940 for a three-bedroom and $15,660 to $23,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,885 road miles (1,597 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 Idaho 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 $2,690 to $3,790 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,700 to $3,970. 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 Coeur d'Alene–Anchorage corridor.