Austin, TX

Ketchikan, AK → Austin, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Ketchikan to Austin

About 2,827 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,670–$12,910, delivery in 7–14 days, 12 carriers on the Ketchikan side and 868 in Austin.

  • 2,827 miroad distance
  • 49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,670–$12,9102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,827 miles (2,396 straight-line)
Drive time
49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
12 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination
868 (241 interstate)

Reverse: Austin → Ketchikan

The route from Ketchikan, AK to Austin, TX covers roughly 2,827 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $8,670 to $12,910 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 49 hours (6 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 868 around Austin (241 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 Austin.

Ketchikan has a population of about 8,000 and Austin about 1 million. Austin is the denser city (3,007 people per square mile versus 2,147 in Ketchikan), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Ketchikan to Austin

Full-service estimate for 2,827 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,470 $4,230 $5,160
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,200 $6,350 $7,740
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,670 $10,580 $12,910
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,880 $16,920 $20,650
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,080 $23,270 $28,390

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,950–$5,580

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

Portable container

$3,540–$5,210

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

Full-service mover

$8,670–$12,910

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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
USDOT
662728
MC
650572
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Bam LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2019155
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

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

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

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

Southeast Services

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1659140
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Dan'S Automotive Services

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1795916
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

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

All 12 movers in Ketchikan

Near Austin (destination)

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3538096
MC
1361596
Based in
Austin, TX 78759 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Doxa LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2608633
MC
917444
Based in
Austin, TX 78750 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Spur Freight Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2190438
MC
1544165
Based in
Austin, TX 78753 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
106 trucks, 101 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Aifleet

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3443025
MC
1118730
Based in
Austin, TX 78701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Lvs Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3903424
MC
1438723
Based in
Austin, TX 78729 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 67 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Square Cow Moovers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1748594
MC
640166
Based in
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Azuma

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4074353
MC
1548580
Based in
Austin, TX 78705 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
39 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Cadogan Tate Texas Cadogan Tate Austin Cadogan Tate Dallas

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1598596
MC
591409
Based in
Austin, TX 78744 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All 868 movers in Austin

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,470 to $5,160 for a studio, $5,200 to $7,740 for a one-bedroom, $8,670 to $12,910 for a two-bedroom, $13,880 to $20,650 for a three-bedroom and $19,080 to $28,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Austin from Ketchikan?

About 2,827 road miles (2,396 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 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 Texas 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 Austin?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,950 to $5,580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,540 to $5,210. 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–Austin corridor.