Laguna Beach, CA → Anchorage, AK · Cross-country move

Movers from Laguna Beach to Anchorage

About 2,813 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,720–$14,460, delivery in 7–14 days, 90 carriers on the Laguna Beach side and 123 in Anchorage.

2,813 miroad distance
49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$9,720–$14,4602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Laguna Beach, California
To: Anchorage, Alaska
Road distance: ≈ 2,813 miles (2,384 straight-line)
Drive time: 49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 90 (24 interstate)
Movers at destination: 123 (34 interstate)

Reverse: Anchorage → Laguna Beach

The route from Laguna Beach, CA to Anchorage, AK covers roughly 2,813 miles by road, a northwest-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 $9,720 to $14,460 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 49 hours (6 driving days).

On the Laguna Beach side there are 90 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (24 of them authorized for interstate work), and 123 around Anchorage (34 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 Anchorage.

Laguna Beach has a population of about 23,000 and Anchorage about 287,155. Laguna Beach is considerably denser (2,589 people per square mile versus 171), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Alaska levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Laguna Beach to Anchorage

Full-service estimate for 2,813 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,890	$4,740	$5,790
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,830	$7,110	$8,680
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,720	$11,850	$14,460
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$15,550	$18,970	$23,140
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$21,390	$26,080	$31,820

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,940–$5,560

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

Portable container

$3,530–$5,190

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

Full-service mover

$9,720–$14,460

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Laguna Beach (origin)

Apollo Couriers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1030265
MC: 987394
Based in: Irvine, CA 92618 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (310) 337-0377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lgl INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2448815
MC: 845207
Based in: Irvine, CA 92603 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (661) 873-5730 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maeflower Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maeflower Logistics LLC

USDOT: 3405755
MC: 1097046
Based in: Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 15 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (949) 216-0290 Route Verify on FMCSA

Terry Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 649215
MC: 306297
Based in: Lake Forest, CA 92630 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (949) 587-9490 Route Verify on FMCSA

Villa Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2915709
MC: 1258615
Based in: Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (949) 472-1131 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Ways Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 350330
MC: 913761
Based in: Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (949) 768-0220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zuni Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Zuni Trucking INC

USDOT: 2498183
MC: 865638
Based in: San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (949) 716-7197 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bir Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3945838
MC: 1466861
Based in: Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (714) 679-5233 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 90 movers in Laguna Beach

Near Anchorage (destination)

Matson

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Matson Navigation Company Of Alaska LLC

USDOT: 19594
MC: 96612
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99501 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 130 trucks, 190 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (907) 263-5045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Northern Sales Company INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1658469
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99515 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 74 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 929-3323 Route Verify on FMCSA

World-Wide Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 248628
MC: 175685
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99518 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (907) 349-2581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aaa Moving Ak INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 466500
MC: 251830
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99501 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (907) 276-7330 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cooley Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1647697
MC: 1766634
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99518 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 600-3528 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Freight & Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 313239
MC: 232126
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99501 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 42 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (907) 272-5700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Golden North Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 163057
MC: 140586
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99518 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (907) 349-3511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Air Land Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 125030
MC: 119402
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99515 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (907) 248-0362 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 123 movers in Anchorage

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Laguna Beach to Anchorage?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,890 to $5,790 for a studio, $5,830 to $8,680 for a one-bedroom, $9,720 to $14,460 for a two-bedroom, $15,550 to $23,140 for a three-bedroom and $21,390 to $31,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Anchorage from Laguna Beach?

About 2,813 road miles (2,384 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 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 California into Alaska 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 Laguna Beach to Anchorage?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,940 to $5,560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,530 to $5,190. 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 Laguna Beach–Anchorage corridor.