Rochester, MN → Juneau, AK · Cross-country move
About 2,387 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,100–$12,050, delivery in 7–14 days, 116 carriers on the Rochester side and 7 in Juneau.
Moving from Rochester to Juneau is a cross-country move of roughly 2,387 road miles, heading northwest from Minnesota 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 $8,100 to $12,050 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 41 hours (5 driving days).
On the Rochester side there are 116 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (72 of them authorized for interstate work), and 7 around Juneau (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 Juneau.
Rochester has a population of about 124,292 and Juneau about 32,000. Rochester is considerably denser (2,187 people per square mile versus 12), 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 Minnesota, 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 | $3,240 | $3,950 | $4,820 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,860 | $5,930 | $7,230 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,100 | $9,880 | $12,050 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,960 | $15,800 | $19,280 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $17,820 | $21,730 | $26,510 |
$3,350–$4,730
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,150–$4,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,100–$12,050
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 $3,240 to $4,820 for a studio, $4,860 to $7,230 for a one-bedroom, $8,100 to $12,050 for a two-bedroom, $12,960 to $19,280 for a three-bedroom and $17,820 to $26,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,387 road miles (2,023 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 41 hours (5 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 Minnesota 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 $3,350 to $4,730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,150 to $4,630. 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 Rochester–Juneau corridor.