San Jose, CA → Ketchikan, AK · Cross-country move
About 1,570 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,320–$10,890, delivery in 5–10 days, 484 carriers on the San Jose side and 12 in Ketchikan.
Ketchikan sits about 1,570 miles north of San Jose, which makes this an interstate relocation from California 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 $7,320 to $10,890 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 27 hours (4 driving days).
On the San Jose side there are 484 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (125 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.
San Jose has a population of about 989,814 and Ketchikan about 8,000. San Jose is considerably denser (5,683 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 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 | $2,930 | $3,570 | $4,350 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,390 | $5,350 | $6,530 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,320 | $8,920 | $10,890 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,710 | $14,280 | $17,420 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,100 | $19,630 | $23,950 |
$2,210–$3,120
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,420–$3,560
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,320–$10,890
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 $2,930 to $4,350 for a studio, $4,390 to $6,530 for a one-bedroom, $7,320 to $10,890 for a two-bedroom, $11,710 to $17,420 for a three-bedroom and $16,100 to $23,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,570 road miles (1,331 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from California 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 $2,210 to $3,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,420 to $3,560. 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 San Jose–Ketchikan corridor.