Fort Myers, FL

Ketchikan, AK → Fort Myers, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Ketchikan to Fort Myers

About 3,739 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,430–$15,520, delivery in 7–14 days, 12 carriers on the Ketchikan side and 382 in Fort Myers.

  • 3,739 miroad distance
  • 65 hours (8 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $10,430–$15,5202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,739 miles (3,169 straight-line)
Drive time
65 hours (8 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
12 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination
382 (119 interstate)

Reverse: Fort Myers → Ketchikan

Moving from Ketchikan to Fort Myers is a cross-country move of roughly 3,739 road miles, heading east from Alaska to Florida.

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 $10,430 to $15,520 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 65 hours (8 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 382 around Fort Myers (119 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 Fort Myers.

Ketchikan has a population of about 8,000 and Fort Myers about 101,581. The two cities have comparable density (2,147 and 2,171 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida 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 Fort Myers

Full-service estimate for 3,739 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,170 $5,090 $6,210
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $6,260 $7,630 $9,310
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $10,430 $12,720 $15,520
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $16,690 $20,350 $24,830
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $22,950 $27,990 $34,140

Rental truck (DIY)

$5,190–$7,330

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

Portable container

$4,360–$6,410

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

Full-service mover

$10,430–$15,520

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 Fort Myers (destination)

Husky Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1968955
MC
697140
Based in
Lehigh Acres, FL 33976 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Two Men And A Truck

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2951563
Based in
Fort Myers, FL 33967 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All My Sons Of Ft Myers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3534267
MC
1177701
Based in
Ft Myers, FL 33913 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

FL Go And FL Go Freight

Licensed interstate
USDOT
955503
MC
812797
Based in
Ft Myers, FL 33916 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Frost Brook Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3196833
MC
153472
Based in
Fort Myers, FL 33913 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Et Transport Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1127455
MC
460699
Based in
North Fort Myers, FL 33903 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Road Running International Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4387511
MC
1720771
Based in
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Chhj FL Fort Myers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4497104
MC
1778548
Based in
Fort Myers, FL 33901 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 382 movers in Fort Myers

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ketchikan to Fort Myers?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,170 to $6,210 for a studio, $6,260 to $9,310 for a one-bedroom, $10,430 to $15,520 for a two-bedroom, $16,690 to $24,830 for a three-bedroom and $22,950 to $34,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fort Myers from Ketchikan?

About 3,739 road miles (3,169 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 65 hours (8 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 Florida 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 Fort Myers?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $5,190 to $7,330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,360 to $6,410. 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–Fort Myers corridor.