Erie, PA → Anchorage, AK · Cross-country move

Movers from Erie to Anchorage

About 3,643 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,170–$15,130, delivery in 7–14 days, 71 carriers on the Erie side and 123 in Anchorage.

3,643 miroad distance
63 hours (8 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$10,170–$15,1302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Erie, Pennsylvania
To: Anchorage, Alaska
Road distance: ≈ 3,643 miles (3,088 straight-line)
Drive time: 63 hours (8 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 71 (48 interstate)
Movers at destination: 123 (34 interstate)

Reverse: Anchorage → Erie

Moving from Erie to Anchorage is a cross-country move of roughly 3,643 road miles, heading northwest from Pennsylvania 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 $10,170 to $15,130 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 63 hours (8 driving days).

On the Erie side there are 71 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (48 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.

Erie has a population of about 93,000 and Anchorage about 287,155. Erie is considerably denser (4,957 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 Pennsylvania, 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.

Cost of moving from Erie to Anchorage

Full-service estimate for 3,643 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,070	$4,960	$6,050
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,100	$7,440	$9,080
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$10,170	$12,400	$15,130
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$16,270	$19,840	$24,210
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$22,370	$27,290	$33,290

Rental truck (DIY)

$5,090–$7,190

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

Portable container

$4,270–$6,280

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

Full-service mover

$10,170–$15,130

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Erie (origin)

Care Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4750164
Based in: Erie, PA 16504 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (814) 217-8287 Route Verify on FMCSA

Durst Trucking Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 120899
MC: 109927
Based in: Erie, PA 16508 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (814) 873-8766 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eqpt Leasing LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4447192
MC: 1751948
Based in: Erie, PA 16502 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (814) 840-1608 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brandy Run Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3306404
MC: 1049485
Based in: Erie, PA 16509 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (814) 476-0076 Route Verify on FMCSA

B F Fields Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: B F Fields INC

USDOT: 120905
MC: 31881
Based in: Erie, PA 16511 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (814) 454-2481 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jb Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Joshua Barone

USDOT: 3138746
MC: 1122199
Based in: Erie, PA 16511 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (814) 450-0422 Route Verify on FMCSA

Big A Construction Group INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2877361
MC: 965774
Based in: Erie, PA 16502 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (929) 500-0009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adina Express Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3254464
MC: 1024875
Based in: Erie, PA 16509 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (814) 881-9472 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 71 movers in Erie

Near Anchorage (destination)

Matson

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Matson Navigation Company Of Alaska LLC

USDOT: 19594
MC: 96612
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99501 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 130 trucks, 190 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (907) 263-5045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Northern Sales Company INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1658469
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99515 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 74 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 929-3323 Route Verify on FMCSA

World-Wide Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 248628
MC: 175685
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99518 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (907) 349-2581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aaa Moving Ak INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 466500
MC: 251830
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99501 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (907) 276-7330 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cooley Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1647697
MC: 1766634
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99518 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 600-3528 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Freight & Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 313239
MC: 232126
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99501 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 42 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (907) 272-5700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Golden North Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 163057
MC: 140586
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99518 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (907) 349-3511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Air Land Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 125030
MC: 119402
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99515 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (907) 248-0362 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 123 movers in Anchorage

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Erie to Anchorage?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,070 to $6,050 for a studio, $6,100 to $9,080 for a one-bedroom, $10,170 to $15,130 for a two-bedroom, $16,270 to $24,210 for a three-bedroom and $22,370 to $33,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Anchorage from Erie?

About 3,643 road miles (3,088 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 63 hours (8 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 Pennsylvania 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 Erie to Anchorage?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $5,090 to $7,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,270 to $6,280. 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 Erie–Anchorage corridor.