Providence, RI → Ketchikan, AK · Cross-country move
About 3,314 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,950–$14,800, delivery in 7–14 days, 330 carriers on the Providence side and 12 in Ketchikan.
Moving from Providence to Ketchikan is a cross-country move of roughly 3,314 road miles, heading northwest from Rhode Island 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 $9,950 to $14,800 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 57 hours (7 driving days).
On the Providence side there are 330 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (253 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.
Providence has a population of about 195,310 and Ketchikan about 8,000. Providence is considerably denser (10,377 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 is a higher-cost state than Rhode Island, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. 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 | $3,980 | $4,850 | $5,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,970 | $7,280 | $8,880 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,950 | $12,130 | $14,800 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,920 | $19,410 | $23,680 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,890 | $26,690 | $32,560 |
$4,610–$6,500
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,980–$5,850
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,950–$14,800
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Providence, RI → Ketchikan, AK. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $3,980 to $5,920 for a studio, $5,970 to $8,880 for a one-bedroom, $9,950 to $14,800 for a two-bedroom, $15,920 to $23,680 for a three-bedroom and $21,890 to $32,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,314 road miles (2,808 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 57 hours (7 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Rhode Island 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 $4,610 to $6,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,980 to $5,850. 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 Providence–Ketchikan corridor.