Nashville, TN → Anchorage, AK · Cross-country move

Movers from Nashville to Anchorage

About 3,761 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,140–$15,090, delivery in 7–14 days, 478 carriers on the Nashville side and 123 in Anchorage.

3,761 miroad distance
65 hours (8 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$10,140–$15,0902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Nashville, Tennessee
To: Anchorage, Alaska
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: 478 (295 interstate)
Movers at destination: 123 (34 interstate)

Reverse: Anchorage → Nashville

The route from Nashville, TN to Anchorage, AK covers roughly 3,761 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 $10,140 to $15,090 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 Nashville side there are 478 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (295 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.

Nashville has a population of about 721,074 and Anchorage about 287,155. Nashville is considerably denser (1,449 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 is a higher-cost state than Tennessee, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Nashville to Anchorage

Full-service estimate for 3,761 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,060	$4,950	$6,030
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,080	$7,420	$9,050
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$10,140	$12,370	$15,090
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$16,220	$19,780	$24,140
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$22,310	$27,200	$33,190

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

$10,140–$15,090

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Nashville (origin)

Click And Hire Workforce

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4181567
MC: 1610059
Based in: Antioch, TN 37013 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1,006 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (615) 403-5727 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kingdom Minded Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3747575
MC: 1329062
Based in: Antioch, TN 37013 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (615) 482-2886 Route Verify on FMCSA

Max Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2302632
MC: 786115
Based in: Nashville, TN 37220 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 69 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (615) 656-0070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tcx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Temperature Controlled Express INC

USDOT: 716474
MC: 329638
Based in: Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 41 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (615) 331-0015 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roundpath Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4410773
MC: 1781133
Based in: Brentwood, TN 37027 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (615) 762-7022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Faxstar INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3100712
MC: 837656
Based in: Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (615) 549-8030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Uzpro Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2308372
MC: 823165
Based in: Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (615) 916-0405 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jla Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2974237
MC: 10556
Based in: Nashville, TN 37228 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (484) 810-0000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 478 movers in Nashville

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 Nashville to Anchorage?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,060 to $6,030 for a studio, $6,080 to $9,050 for a one-bedroom, $10,140 to $15,090 for a two-bedroom, $16,220 to $24,140 for a three-bedroom and $22,310 to $33,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Anchorage from Nashville?

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 Tennessee 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 Nashville to Anchorage?

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 Nashville–Anchorage corridor.