Aero Services
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
Ketchikan, AK → Orange, CA · Cross-country move
About 1,925 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,000–$11,910, delivery in 5–10 days, 12 carriers on the Ketchikan side and 608 in Orange.
The route from Ketchikan, AK to Orange, CA covers roughly 1,925 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 $8,000 to $11,910 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 33 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 608 around Orange (229 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 Orange.
Ketchikan has a population of about 8,000 and Orange about 138,365. Orange is the denser city (5,444 people per square mile versus 2,147 in Ketchikan), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Alaska, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,200 | $3,900 | $4,760 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,800 | $5,860 | $7,150 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,000 | $9,760 | $11,910 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,810 | $15,620 | $19,050 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $17,610 | $21,470 | $26,200 |
$2,730–$3,850
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,740–$4,030
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,000–$11,910
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Ketchikan, AK → Orange, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Trajen Flight Support
Legal name: Mark Johnson
Legal name: Mike R Bellanich
Legal name: Daniel Poirier
Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,200 to $4,760 for a studio, $4,800 to $7,150 for a one-bedroom, $8,000 to $11,910 for a two-bedroom, $12,810 to $19,050 for a three-bedroom and $17,610 to $26,200 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,925 road miles (1,631 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Alaska into California 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,730 to $3,850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,740 to $4,030. 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.
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–Orange corridor.