Reliable Freight Forwarding
Legal name: Reliable Transfer Corp
- USDOT
- 125105
- MC
- 123297
- Based in
- Juneau, AK 99801 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 1 truck, 1 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Juneau, AK → Hilton Head Island, SC · Cross-country move
About 3,606 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,880–$14,690, delivery in 7–14 days, 7 carriers on the Juneau side and 62 in Hilton Head Island.
Moving from Juneau to Hilton Head Island is a cross-country move of roughly 3,606 road miles, heading east from Alaska to South Carolina.
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 $9,880 to $14,690 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 62 hours (7 driving days).
On the Juneau side there are 7 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 of them authorized for interstate work), and 62 around Hilton Head Island (37 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 Hilton Head Island.
Juneau has a population of about 32,000 and Hilton Head Island about 38,000. Hilton Head Island is the denser city (911 people per square mile versus 12 in Juneau), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in South Carolina than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that South Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike Alaska, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,950 | $4,820 | $5,880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,930 | $7,230 | $8,820 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,880 | $12,040 | $14,690 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,800 | $19,270 | $23,510 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,730 | $26,500 | $32,330 |
$5,060–$7,140
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$4,240–$6,230
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,880–$14,690
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Juneau, AK → Hilton Head Island, SC. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $3,950 to $5,880 for a studio, $5,930 to $8,820 for a one-bedroom, $9,880 to $14,690 for a two-bedroom, $15,800 to $23,510 for a three-bedroom and $21,730 to $32,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,606 road miles (3,056 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 62 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 Alaska into South Carolina 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 $5,060 to $7,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,240 to $6,230. 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 Juneau–Hilton Head Island corridor.