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 → Ketchikan, AK · Regional long-distance move
About 269 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,060–$4,550, delivery in 1–3 days, 7 carriers on the Juneau side and 12 in Ketchikan.
The route from Juneau, AK to Ketchikan, AK covers roughly 269 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance 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 $3,060 to $4,550 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 20 min.
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 12 around Ketchikan (1 interstate). For an in-state 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 Ketchikan.
Juneau has a population of about 32,000 and Ketchikan about 8,000. Ketchikan is the denser city (2,147 people per square mile versus 12 in Juneau), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,480 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,840 | $2,240 | $2,730 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,060 | $3,730 | $4,550 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,890 | $5,970 | $7,280 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,730 | $8,210 | $10,010 |
$430–$600
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,260–$1,850
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,060–$4,550
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Juneau, AK → Ketchikan, AK. 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 $1,480 to $2,200 for a studio, $1,840 to $2,730 for a one-bedroom, $3,060 to $4,550 for a two-bedroom, $4,890 to $7,280 for a three-bedroom and $6,730 to $10,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 269 road miles (228 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 20 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
No. Because both Juneau and Ketchikan are in Alaska, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $430 to $600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,260 to $1,850. 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–Ketchikan corridor.