Anchorage, AK

Hillsboro, OR → Anchorage, AK · Cross-country move

Movers from Hillsboro to Anchorage

About 1,808 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,240–$10,770, delivery in 5–10 days, 165 carriers on the Hillsboro side and 123 in Anchorage.

  • 1,808 miroad distance
  • 31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,240–$10,7702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,808 miles (1,532 straight-line)
Drive time
31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
165 (95 interstate)
Movers at destination
123 (34 interstate)

Reverse: Anchorage → Hillsboro

Moving from Hillsboro to Anchorage is a cross-country move of roughly 1,808 road miles, heading northwest from Oregon 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 $7,240 to $10,770 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 31 hours (4 driving days).

On the Hillsboro side there are 165 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (95 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.

Hillsboro has a population of about 111,126 and Anchorage about 287,155. Hillsboro is considerably denser (4,142 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 Oregon, 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 Hillsboro to Anchorage

Full-service estimate for 1,808 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,900 $3,530 $4,310
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,340 $5,300 $6,460
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,240 $8,830 $10,770
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,580 $14,120 $17,230
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,920 $19,420 $23,690

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,610–$3,680

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

Portable container

$2,630–$3,870

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

Full-service mover

$7,240–$10,770

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 Hillsboro (origin)

Global-1-Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4282676
MC
1665063
Based in
Portland, OR 97239 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50,000 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Terminal Transfer INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
59571
MC
115767
Based in
Portland, OR 97203 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Pro Truck Lines

Licensed interstate
USDOT
524115
MC
278091
Based in
Portland, OR 97203 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
21 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Truck Source Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3127725
MC
91424
Based in
Portland, OR 97217 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Pdx Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2353055
MC
869184
Based in
Tualatin, OR 97062 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Rose City Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
295098
MC
185266
Based in
Portland, OR 97217 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
13 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

A-1 Premium Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2033832
MC
783862
Based in
Portland, OR 97203 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
12 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Bridgetown Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2318726
MC
7797
Based in
Portland, OR 97210 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 165 movers in Hillsboro

Near Anchorage (destination)

Matson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All 123 movers in Anchorage

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,900 to $4,310 for a studio, $4,340 to $6,460 for a one-bedroom, $7,240 to $10,770 for a two-bedroom, $11,580 to $17,230 for a three-bedroom and $15,920 to $23,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Anchorage from Hillsboro?

About 1,808 road miles (1,532 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Oregon 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 Hillsboro to Anchorage?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,610 to $3,680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,630 to $3,870. 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 Hillsboro–Anchorage corridor.