Ketchikan, AK

Moreno Valley, CA → Ketchikan, AK · Cross-country move

Movers from Moreno Valley to Ketchikan

About 1,930 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,010–$11,920, delivery in 5–10 days, 861 carriers on the Moreno Valley side and 12 in Ketchikan.

  • 1,930 miroad distance
  • 33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $8,010–$11,9202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,930 miles (1,635 straight-line)
Drive time
33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
861 (478 interstate)
Movers at destination
12 (1 interstate)

Reverse: Ketchikan → Moreno Valley

Moving from Moreno Valley to Ketchikan is a cross-country move of roughly 1,930 road miles, heading north from California to Alaska.

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 $8,010 to $11,920 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 Moreno Valley side there are 861 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (478 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.

Moreno Valley has a population of about 214,263 and Ketchikan about 8,000. Moreno Valley is considerably denser (4,067 people per square mile versus 2,147), 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 Moreno Valley to Ketchikan

Full-service estimate for 1,930 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,210 $3,910 $4,770
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,810 $5,860 $7,150
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,010 $9,770 $11,920
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,820 $15,640 $19,080
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,630 $21,500 $26,230

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,730–$3,860

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

Portable container

$2,740–$4,030

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

Full-service mover

$8,010–$11,920

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 Moreno Valley (origin)

Sysco Riverside INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2408861
MC
1099783
Based in
Riverside, CA 92518 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
107 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Superior Tank Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1151662
MC
464864
Based in
Colton, CA 92324 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
89 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Pointdirect Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2461971
MC
850730
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Fames Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1239730
MC
838202
Based in
San Bernardino, CA 92408 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
23 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

R & R Transport Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
606156
MC
291801
Based in
Moreno Valley, CA 92557 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

F S C Trans

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2905768
MC
977905
Based in
Riverside, CA 92503 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Avila'S Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2978440
MC
12917
Based in
Moreno Valley, CA 92557 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Keep America Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1851509
MC
670887
Based in
Moreno Valley, CA 92557 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All 861 movers in Moreno Valley

Near Ketchikan (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Moreno Valley to Ketchikan?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,210 to $4,770 for a studio, $4,810 to $7,150 for a one-bedroom, $8,010 to $11,920 for a two-bedroom, $12,820 to $19,080 for a three-bedroom and $17,630 to $26,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ketchikan from Moreno Valley?

About 1,930 road miles (1,635 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 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 Moreno Valley to Ketchikan?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,730 to $3,860 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.

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 Moreno Valley–Ketchikan corridor.