Jurupa Valley, CA → Ketchikan, AK · Cross-country move
About 1,917 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,990–$11,890, delivery in 5–10 days, 930 carriers on the Jurupa Valley side and 12 in Ketchikan.
Ketchikan sits about 1,917 miles north of Jurupa Valley, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Alaska that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $7,990 to $11,890 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 33 hours (4 driving days).
On the Jurupa Valley side there are 930 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (519 of them authorized for interstate work), and 12 around Ketchikan (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 Ketchikan.
Jurupa Valley has a population of about 107,311 and Ketchikan about 8,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,449 and 2,147 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Alaska levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,200 | $3,900 | $4,750 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,790 | $5,850 | $7,130 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,990 | $9,740 | $11,890 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,780 | $15,590 | $19,020 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $17,570 | $21,430 | $26,150 |
$2,720–$3,840
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,730–$4,020
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,990–$11,890
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,200 to $4,750 for a studio, $4,790 to $7,130 for a one-bedroom, $7,990 to $11,890 for a two-bedroom, $12,780 to $19,020 for a three-bedroom and $17,570 to $26,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,917 road miles (1,625 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 California 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,720 to $3,840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,730 to $4,020. 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 Jurupa Valley–Ketchikan corridor.