Ketchikan, AK

Pueblo, CO → Ketchikan, AK · Cross-country move

Movers from Pueblo to Ketchikan

About 2,031 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,640–$11,370, delivery in 5–10 days, 44 carriers on the Pueblo side and 12 in Ketchikan.

  • 2,031 miroad distance
  • 35 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,640–$11,3702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,031 miles (1,721 straight-line)
Drive time
35 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
44 (20 interstate)
Movers at destination
12 (1 interstate)

Reverse: Ketchikan → Pueblo

Ketchikan sits about 2,031 miles northwest of Pueblo, which makes this an interstate relocation from Colorado 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 $7,640 to $11,370 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 35 hours (4 driving days).

On the Pueblo side there are 44 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (20 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.

Pueblo has a population of about 110,404 and Ketchikan about 8,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,019 and 2,147 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Alaska is a higher-cost state than Colorado, 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.

Cost of moving from Pueblo to Ketchikan

Full-service estimate for 2,031 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,060 $3,730 $4,550
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,580 $5,590 $6,820
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,640 $9,320 $11,370
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,220 $14,910 $18,190
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,810 $20,500 $25,000

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,840–$4,010

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

Portable container

$2,830–$4,170

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

Full-service mover

$7,640–$11,370

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 Pueblo (origin)

Plh Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1828818
MC
663370
Based in
Pueblo, CO 81008 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Port 2 Port

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3782812
MC
1354776
Based in
Pueblo West, CO 81007 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Hodortransports

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4258714
MC
1651938
Based in
Pueblo, CO 81006 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Faith Bros Connex LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4258773
MC
1651974
Based in
Pueblo, CO 81006 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Clc Truckin

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2099889
MC
732429
Based in
Pueblo, CO 81008 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Dams Truckingtransportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3967383
MC
1672464
Based in
Pueblo, CO 81008 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Brandon Elam Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1734401
MC
635320
Based in
Pueblo, CO 81003 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Lokono Industries LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4133054
MC
1583051
Based in
Pueblo, CO 81006 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

All 44 movers in Pueblo

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 Pueblo to Ketchikan?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,060 to $4,550 for a studio, $4,580 to $6,820 for a one-bedroom, $7,640 to $11,370 for a two-bedroom, $12,220 to $18,190 for a three-bedroom and $16,810 to $25,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ketchikan from Pueblo?

About 2,031 road miles (1,721 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 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 Colorado 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 Pueblo to Ketchikan?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,840 to $4,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,830 to $4,170. 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 Pueblo–Ketchikan corridor.