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Fairbanks, AK → Pasadena, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Fairbanks to Pasadena

About 3,891 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,500–$15,630, delivery in 7–14 days, 29 carriers on the Fairbanks side and 487 in Pasadena.

  • 3,891 miroad distance
  • 67 hours (8 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $10,500–$15,6302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,891 miles (3,297 straight-line)
Drive time
67 hours (8 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
29 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
487 (212 interstate)

Reverse: Pasadena → Fairbanks

The route from Fairbanks, AK to Pasadena, TX covers roughly 3,891 miles by road, a east-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 $10,500 to $15,630 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 67 hours (8 driving days).

On the Fairbanks side there are 29 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 487 around Pasadena (212 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 Pasadena.

Fairbanks has a population of about 32,000 and Pasadena about 148,539. Pasadena is the denser city (3,477 people per square mile versus 1,024 in Fairbanks), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Fairbanks to Pasadena

Full-service estimate for 3,891 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,200 $5,120 $6,250
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $6,300 $7,690 $9,380
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $10,500 $12,810 $15,630
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $16,810 $20,500 $25,010
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $23,110 $28,180 $34,380

Rental truck (DIY)

$5,350–$7,550

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

Portable container

$4,490–$6,610

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

Full-service mover

$10,500–$15,630

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Fairbanks (origin)

Metcalf Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2349839
MC
1059335
Based in
Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (435) 272-7743 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Label Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3988849
MC
1709128
Based in
North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (907) 388-4436 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mountain Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1069052
MC
446046
Based in
Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (907) 590-4922 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elsberry Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1594611
MC
961613
Based in
North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (907) 488-0588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moonlighting Construction INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1633146
Based in
Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (907) 457-6638 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dirty Deeds Auto

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Dirty Deeds INC

USDOT
1650238
Based in
North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (907) 488-1477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Axle Towing LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4067541
Based in
North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (907) 488-5656 Route Verify on FMCSA

Classic Enterprises LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2312319
Based in
Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (907) 479-6248 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 29 movers in Fairbanks

Near Pasadena (destination)

Debusk Services Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: USA Debusk LLC

USDOT
2297953
MC
931121
Based in
Deer Park, TX 77536 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
779 trucks, 659 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (281) 941-9670 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gulf Winds International INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
690147
MC
320104
Based in
Seabrook, TX 77586 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
731 trucks, 719 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (713) 747-4909 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gulf States Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1838380
MC
666354
Based in
Channelview, TX 77530 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
180 trucks, 153 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (713) 946-2900 Route Verify on FMCSA

W W Rowland Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
213641
MC
161344
Based in
Houston, TX 77013 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
170 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
1982
Call (713) 675-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clark Freight Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
365370
MC
222288
Based in
Pasadena, TX 77503 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
138 trucks, 138 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (281) 487-3160 Route Verify on FMCSA

Excargo Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
242877
MC
173420
Based in
Houston, TX 77034 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (713) 921-7700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jlm Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2410450
MC
829490
Based in
Houston, TX 77029 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
70 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (281) 864-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wrist USA Houston INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
963185
MC
1019916
Based in
Pasadena, TX 77503 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (510) 385-3715 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 487 movers in Pasadena

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fairbanks to Pasadena?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,200 to $6,250 for a studio, $6,300 to $9,380 for a one-bedroom, $10,500 to $15,630 for a two-bedroom, $16,810 to $25,010 for a three-bedroom and $23,110 to $34,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Pasadena from Fairbanks?

About 3,891 road miles (3,297 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 67 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 Alaska into Texas 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 Fairbanks to Pasadena?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $5,350 to $7,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,490 to $6,610. 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 Fairbanks–Pasadena corridor.