Ketchikan, AK

Tracy, CA → Ketchikan, AK · Cross-country move

Movers from Tracy to Ketchikan

About 1,544 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,270–$10,810, delivery in 5–10 days, 248 carriers on the Tracy side and 12 in Ketchikan.

  • 1,544 miroad distance
  • 27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,270–$10,8102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,544 miles (1,308 straight-line)
Drive time
27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
248 (137 interstate)
Movers at destination
12 (1 interstate)

Reverse: Ketchikan → Tracy

Moving from Tracy to Ketchikan is a cross-country move of roughly 1,544 road miles, heading north from California 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 $7,270 to $10,810 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 Tracy side there are 248 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (137 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.

Tracy has a population of about 101,901 and Ketchikan about 8,000. Tracy is considerably denser (3,591 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.

Cost of moving from Tracy to Ketchikan

Full-service estimate for 1,544 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,910 $3,550 $4,320
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,360 $5,320 $6,490
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,270 $8,860 $10,810
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,630 $14,180 $17,300
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,990 $19,500 $23,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,190–$3,090

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

Portable container

$2,400–$3,530

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

Full-service mover

$7,270–$10,810

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Tracy, CA → Ketchikan, AK. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Tracy (origin)

Coastal Pacific Food Distributors INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
637981
MC
299293
Based in
Stockton, CA 95206 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
97 trucks, 132 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Nationwide Carrier INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2533650
MC
880750
Based in
Tracy, CA 95377 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Shekinah Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3280009
MC
1036884
Based in
Manteca, CA 95337 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
39 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Rjr Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
629200
MC
363697
Based in
Lathrop, CA 95330 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 47 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Sun Freight Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1775667
MC
647920
Based in
Lathrop, CA 95330 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Transbay Xpress INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1357829
MC
520713
Based in
Manteca, CA 95337 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Abt Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2028302
MC
713583
Based in
Tracy, CA 95377 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Road King Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2581361
MC
903865
Based in
Manteca, CA 95337 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 248 movers in Tracy

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 Tracy to Ketchikan?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,910 to $4,320 for a studio, $4,360 to $6,490 for a one-bedroom, $7,270 to $10,810 for a two-bedroom, $11,630 to $17,300 for a three-bedroom and $15,990 to $23,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ketchikan from Tracy?

About 1,544 road miles (1,308 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 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 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Tracy to Ketchikan?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,190 to $3,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,400 to $3,530. 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 Tracy–Ketchikan corridor.