Apple Moving
Legal name: Apple Moving LLC
- USDOT
- 3538096
- MC
- 1361596
- Based in
- Austin, TX 78759 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 185 trucks, 120 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Round Rock, TX → Ketchikan, AK · Cross-country move
About 2,816 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,650–$12,880, delivery in 7–14 days, 478 carriers on the Round Rock side and 12 in Ketchikan.
Ketchikan sits about 2,816 miles northwest of Round Rock, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas 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 $8,650 to $12,880 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 49 hours (6 driving days).
On the Round Rock side there are 478 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (144 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.
Round Rock has a population of about 141,282 and Ketchikan about 8,000. Round Rock is considerably denser (3,177 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 Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,460 | $4,220 | $5,150 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,190 | $6,330 | $7,730 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,650 | $10,550 | $12,880 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,850 | $16,890 | $20,600 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,040 | $23,220 | $28,330 |
$3,940–$5,570
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,530–$5,200
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,650–$12,880
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Round Rock, TX → 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 $3,460 to $5,150 for a studio, $5,190 to $7,730 for a one-bedroom, $8,650 to $12,880 for a two-bedroom, $13,850 to $20,600 for a three-bedroom and $19,040 to $28,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,816 road miles (2,386 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 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 Texas 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 $3,940 to $5,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,530 to $5,200. 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 Round Rock–Ketchikan corridor.