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 → Steamboat Springs, CO · Cross-country move
About 2,036 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,650–$11,380, delivery in 5–10 days, 7 carriers on the Juneau side and 9 in Steamboat Springs.
Moving from Juneau to Steamboat Springs is a cross-country move of roughly 2,036 road miles, heading southeast from Alaska to Colorado.
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 $7,650 to $11,380 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 35 hours (4 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 9 around Steamboat Springs (1 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 Steamboat Springs.
Juneau has a population of about 32,000 and Steamboat Springs about 13,000. Steamboat Springs is the denser city (1,337 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 Colorado than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Colorado 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 | $3,060 | $3,730 | $4,550 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,590 | $5,600 | $6,830 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,650 | $9,330 | $11,380 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,240 | $14,920 | $18,210 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,830 | $20,520 | $25,030 |
$2,840–$4,010
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,840–$4,170
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,650–$11,380
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Juneau, AK → Steamboat Springs, CO. 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 $3,060 to $4,550 for a studio, $4,590 to $6,830 for a one-bedroom, $7,650 to $11,380 for a two-bedroom, $12,240 to $18,210 for a three-bedroom and $16,830 to $25,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,036 road miles (1,725 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Alaska into Colorado 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 $2,840 to $4,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,840 to $4,170. 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–Steamboat Springs corridor.