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Ketchikan, AK → Augusta, GA · Cross-country move

Movers from Ketchikan to Augusta

About 3,304 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,490–$14,130, delivery in 7–14 days, 12 carriers on the Ketchikan side and 200 in Augusta.

  • 3,304 miroad distance
  • 57 hours (7 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,490–$14,1302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,304 miles (2,800 straight-line)
Drive time
57 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
12 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination
200 (127 interstate)

Reverse: Augusta → Ketchikan

Moving from Ketchikan to Augusta is a cross-country move of roughly 3,304 road miles, heading east from Alaska to Georgia.

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 $9,490 to $14,130 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 57 hours (7 driving days).

On the Ketchikan side there are 12 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 of them authorized for interstate work), and 200 around Augusta (127 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 Augusta.

Ketchikan has a population of about 8,000 and Augusta about 201,999. Ketchikan is considerably denser (2,147 people per square mile versus 668), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Georgia than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Georgia does collect a state income tax, unlike Alaska, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Ketchikan to Augusta

Full-service estimate for 3,304 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,800 $4,630 $5,650
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,700 $6,950 $8,480
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,490 $11,580 $14,130
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,190 $18,530 $22,600
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,890 $25,470 $31,080

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,590–$6,490

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

Portable container

$3,970–$5,840

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

Full-service mover

$9,490–$14,130

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 Ketchikan (origin)

Aero Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Trajen Flight Support

USDOT
662728
MC
650572
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (907) 789-0055 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bam LLC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mark Johnson

USDOT
2019155
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (907) 247-2266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cm Enterprises

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1680844
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (907) 225-0846 Route Verify on FMCSA

Summit Trucking Ll

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1758426
Based in
Craig, AK 99921 (42 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (907) 225-5035 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bergeron Construction Company LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1592583
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (907) 247-0524 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southeast Services

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mike R Bellanich

USDOT
1659140
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (907) 220-6574 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dan'S Automotive Services

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Daniel Poirier

USDOT
1795916
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (907) 254-4659 Route Verify on FMCSA

Organized Village Of Saxman Saxman Ira Council

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2310192
Based in
Saxman, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (907) 247-2502 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 12 movers in Ketchikan

Near Augusta (destination)

Turner Transportation Specialists INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
627071
MC
141754
Based in
Augusta, GA 30901 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (706) 722-0478 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chancey'S Towing & Recovery LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
514650
MC
654579
Based in
Augusta, GA 30906 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (706) 796-1642 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adsi Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
754250
MC
341078
Based in
Augusta, GA 30906 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (706) 793-0186 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truckaugusta

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Thompson & Webster LLC

USDOT
955615
MC
408946
Based in
Augusta, GA 30909 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (706) 364-1754 Route Verify on FMCSA

H & S Transfer Companyinc

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
92748
MC
129267
Based in
Augusta, GA 30901 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (706) 722-7582 Route Verify on FMCSA

Time Transportation & Leasing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
387338
MC
220857
Based in
Augusta, GA 30901 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (706) 722-5448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southern Freight Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2174279
MC
869487
Based in
Hephzibah, GA 30815 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (706) 829-3538 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scotts Hotshot LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4348219
MC
1699797
Based in
Augusta, GA 30906 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (706) 306-0069 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 200 movers in Augusta

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ketchikan to Augusta?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,800 to $5,650 for a studio, $5,700 to $8,480 for a one-bedroom, $9,490 to $14,130 for a two-bedroom, $15,190 to $22,600 for a three-bedroom and $20,890 to $31,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Augusta from Ketchikan?

About 3,304 road miles (2,800 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 57 hours (7 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Alaska into Georgia 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 Ketchikan to Augusta?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,590 to $6,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,970 to $5,840. 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 Ketchikan–Augusta corridor.