Anchorage, AK

Steamboat Springs, CO → Anchorage, AK · Cross-country move

Movers from Steamboat Springs to Anchorage

About 2,709 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,860–$13,180, delivery in 7–14 days, 9 carriers on the Steamboat Springs side and 123 in Anchorage.

  • 2,709 miroad distance
  • 47 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,860–$13,1802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,709 miles (2,296 straight-line)
Drive time
47 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
9 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination
123 (34 interstate)

Reverse: Anchorage → Steamboat Springs

Anchorage sits about 2,709 miles northwest of Steamboat Springs, 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 $8,860 to $13,180 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 47 hours (6 driving days).

On the Steamboat Springs side there are 9 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 of them authorized for interstate work), and 123 around Anchorage (34 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 Anchorage.

Steamboat Springs has a population of about 13,000 and Anchorage about 287,155. Steamboat Springs is considerably denser (1,337 people per square mile versus 171), 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 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 Steamboat Springs to Anchorage

Full-service estimate for 2,709 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,540 $4,320 $5,270
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,320 $6,480 $7,910
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,860 $10,800 $13,180
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,180 $17,290 $21,090
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,490 $23,770 $29,000

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,830–$5,410

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

Portable container

$3,440–$5,060

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

Full-service mover

$8,860–$13,180

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 Steamboat Springs (origin)

Conroy Moving And Storage

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3225248
Based in
Steamboat Spr, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Mountain Town Delivery Corp

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1145433
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Alpine Mountain Moving

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2395123
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Ski Town Moving And Delivery INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2818644
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Ski Country Movers LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2258385
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Brstina LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2473897
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

High Stakes Enterprises

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1459505
MC
551364
Based in
Hayden, CO 81639 (23 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Mountain Hauling LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1995798
MC
708027
Based in
Yampa, CO 80483 (27 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 9 movers in Steamboat Springs

Near Anchorage (destination)

Matson

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
19594
MC
96612
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99501 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
130 trucks, 190 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Northern Sales Company INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1658469
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99515 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

World-Wide Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
248628
MC
175685
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99518 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

Aaa Moving Ak INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
466500
MC
251830
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99501 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Cooley Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1647697
MC
1766634
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99518 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

United Freight & Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
313239
MC
232126
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99501 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
42 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Golden North Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
163057
MC
140586
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99518 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Air Land Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
125030
MC
119402
Based in
Anchorage, AK 99515 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 123 movers in Anchorage

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Steamboat Springs to Anchorage?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,540 to $5,270 for a studio, $5,320 to $7,910 for a one-bedroom, $8,860 to $13,180 for a two-bedroom, $14,180 to $21,090 for a three-bedroom and $19,490 to $29,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Anchorage from Steamboat Springs?

About 2,709 road miles (2,296 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

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 Steamboat Springs to Anchorage?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,830 to $5,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,440 to $5,060. 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 Steamboat Springs–Anchorage corridor.