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

Movers from Ketchikan to Beaumont

About 2,987 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,950–$13,310, delivery in 7–14 days, 12 carriers on the Ketchikan side and 106 in Beaumont.

2,987 miroad distance
52 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$8,950–$13,3102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Ketchikan, Alaska
To: Beaumont, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 2,987 miles (2,531 straight-line)
Drive time: 52 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 12 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination: 106 (39 interstate)

Reverse: Beaumont → Ketchikan

Moving from Ketchikan to Beaumont is a cross-country move of roughly 2,987 road miles, heading southeast from Alaska to Texas.

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 $8,950 to $13,310 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 52 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 106 around Beaumont (39 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 Beaumont.

Ketchikan has a population of about 8,000 and Beaumont about 112,967. Ketchikan is considerably denser (2,147 people per square mile versus 1,397), 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 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 Beaumont

Full-service estimate for 2,987 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,580	$4,370	$5,330
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,370	$6,550	$7,990
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$8,950	$10,910	$13,310
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$14,320	$17,460	$21,300
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$19,690	$24,010	$29,290

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,120–$5,820

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

Portable container

$3,690–$5,420

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

Full-service mover

$8,950–$13,310

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 Beaumont (destination)

Lsj Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 803218
MC: 410991
Based in: Beaumont, TX 77705 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 45 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (409) 730-9577 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kdsi Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1043519
MC: 436195
Based in: Beaumont, TX 77701 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (409) 835-0069 Route Verify on FMCSA

Burris Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Burris Transfer & Storage Company INC

USDOT: 119355
MC: 136526
Based in: Beaumont, TX 77701 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (409) 838-0126 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wm-d'S Roll Off Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3156335
MC: 1576557
Based in: Beaumont, TX 77713 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (409) 880-5343 Route Verify on FMCSA

Galaxy Star Transport LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4331064
MC: 1702848
Based in: Beaumont, TX 77713 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (409) 454-0526 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jw Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Wf Service INC

USDOT: 4427908
MC: 1741820
Based in: Beaumont, TX 77702 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (409) 351-4250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bod Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3659544
MC: 1264629
Based in: Richmond, TX 77706 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (832) 566-3339 Route Verify on FMCSA

Foster & Sons Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2410325
MC: 830492
Based in: Beaumont, TX 77713 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (318) 758-2100 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 106 movers in Beaumont

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,580 to $5,330 for a studio, $5,370 to $7,990 for a one-bedroom, $8,950 to $13,310 for a two-bedroom, $14,320 to $21,300 for a three-bedroom and $19,690 to $29,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Beaumont from Ketchikan?

About 2,987 road miles (2,531 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 52 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 Beaumont?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,120 to $5,820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,690 to $5,420. 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–Beaumont corridor.