Ketchikan, AK → Port St. Lucie, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Ketchikan to Port St. Lucie

About 3,761 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,470–$15,580, delivery in 7–14 days, 12 carriers on the Ketchikan side and 271 in Port St. Lucie.

3,761 miroad distance
65 hours (8 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$10,470–$15,5802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Ketchikan, Alaska
To: Port St. Lucie, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 3,761 miles (3,187 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: 271 (104 interstate)

Reverse: Port St. Lucie → Ketchikan

The route from Ketchikan, AK to Port St. Lucie, FL covers roughly 3,761 miles by road, a east-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 $10,470 to $15,580 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 271 around Port St. Lucie (104 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 Port St. Lucie.

Ketchikan has a population of about 8,000 and Port St. Lucie about 268,062. The two cities have comparable density (2,147 and 1,719 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 Port St. Lucie

Full-service estimate for 3,761 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,190	$5,110	$6,230
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,280	$7,660	$9,350
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$10,470	$12,770	$15,580
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$16,750	$20,430	$24,920
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$23,030	$28,090	$34,270

Rental truck (DIY)

$5,210–$7,360

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

Portable container

$4,380–$6,440

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

Full-service mover

$10,470–$15,580

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 Port St. Lucie (destination)

Two Men And A Truck - Treasure Coast

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Black Dragon 4

USDOT: 4445487
MC: 1751074
Based in: Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (513) 550-4706 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luma Logistic Carriers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3484884
MC: 1144987
Based in: Port St Lucie, FL 34987 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Route Verify on FMCSA

We Do It All For You LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4153846
MC: 1595104
Based in: Port St Lucie, FL 34983 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (954) 213-4144 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vyto Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3170922
MC: 118277
Based in: Port St Lucie, FL 34983 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (708) 717-4266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Service Transportation Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 756366
MC: 341513
Based in: Port St Lucie, FL 34984 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (954) 520-2325 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bmsi Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3580467
MC: 1209251
Based in: Ft Pierce, FL 34950 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (772) 201-7866 Route Verify on FMCSA

Turbo Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2350492
MC: 804603
Based in: Port St Lucie, FL 34953 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (772) 224-5094 Route Verify on FMCSA

Calomar Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3883845
MC: 1425767
Based in: Port St Lucie, FL 34953 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (305) 504-4614 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 271 movers in Port St. Lucie

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ketchikan to Port St. Lucie?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,190 to $6,230 for a studio, $6,280 to $9,350 for a one-bedroom, $10,470 to $15,580 for a two-bedroom, $16,750 to $24,920 for a three-bedroom and $23,030 to $34,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Port St. Lucie from Ketchikan?

About 3,761 road miles (3,187 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 Port St. Lucie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $5,210 to $7,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,380 to $6,440. 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–Port St. Lucie corridor.