Malibu, CA → Ketchikan, AK · Cross-country move
About 1,886 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,930–$11,800, delivery in 5–10 days, 7 carriers on the Malibu side and 12 in Ketchikan.
Ketchikan sits about 1,886 miles north of Malibu, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Alaska that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $7,930 to $11,800 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 Malibu side there are 7 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (2 of them authorized for interstate work), and 12 around Ketchikan (1 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 Ketchikan.
Malibu has a population of about 10,000 and Ketchikan about 8,000. Ketchikan is the denser city (2,147 people per square mile versus 537 in Malibu), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Alaska levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,170 | $3,870 | $4,720 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,760 | $5,800 | $7,080 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,930 | $9,670 | $11,800 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,690 | $15,470 | $18,870 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $17,440 | $21,270 | $25,950 |
$2,690–$3,790
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,700–$3,980
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,930–$11,800
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,170 to $4,720 for a studio, $4,760 to $7,080 for a one-bedroom, $7,930 to $11,800 for a two-bedroom, $12,690 to $18,870 for a three-bedroom and $17,440 to $25,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,886 road miles (1,599 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 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,690 to $3,790 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,700 to $3,980. 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 Malibu–Ketchikan corridor.