Laramie, WY

Ketchikan, AK → Laramie, WY · Cross-country move

Movers from Ketchikan to Laramie

About 1,800 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,910–$10,280, delivery in 5–10 days, 12 carriers on the Ketchikan side and 8 in Laramie.

  • 1,800 miroad distance
  • 31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,910–$10,2802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,800 miles (1,526 straight-line)
Drive time
31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
12 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination
8 (7 interstate)

Reverse: Laramie → Ketchikan

Moving from Ketchikan to Laramie is a cross-country move of roughly 1,800 road miles, heading southeast from Alaska to Wyoming.

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 $6,910 to $10,280 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 31 hours (4 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 8 around Laramie (7 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 Laramie.

Ketchikan has a population of about 8,000 and Laramie about 32,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,147 and 1,707 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Wyoming 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 Laramie

Full-service estimate for 1,800 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,760 $3,370 $4,110
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,140 $5,050 $6,170
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,910 $8,420 $10,280
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,050 $13,480 $16,440
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,200 $18,530 $22,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,450–$3,460

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

Portable container

$2,630–$3,860

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

Full-service mover

$6,910–$10,280

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 Laramie (destination)

Akal Energy LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1970617
MC
803755
Based in
Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Cowboy Moving Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
502203
MC
148483
Based in
Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Smooth Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2630599
MC
915454
Based in
Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Rosario Global Systems LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3718622
MC
1307998
Based in
Laramine, WY 82072 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Jc2 Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3929978
MC
1456276
Based in
Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

On The Brink Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4345179
MC
1698246
Based in
Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Binning Custom Products INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
100350
MC
287123
Based in
Laramie, WY 82072 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 8 movers in Laramie

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,760 to $4,110 for a studio, $4,140 to $6,170 for a one-bedroom, $6,910 to $10,280 for a two-bedroom, $11,050 to $16,440 for a three-bedroom and $15,200 to $22,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Laramie from Ketchikan?

About 1,800 road miles (1,526 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Alaska into Wyoming 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 Laramie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,450 to $3,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,630 to $3,860. 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–Laramie corridor.