Wasilla, AK → Bethesda, MD · Cross-country move

Movers from Wasilla to Bethesda

About 3,936 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $11,160–$16,610, delivery in 7–14 days, 49 carriers on the Wasilla side and 660 in Bethesda.

3,936 miroad distance
68 hours (8 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$11,160–$16,6102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Wasilla, Alaska
To: Bethesda, Maryland
Road distance: ≈ 3,936 miles (3,336 straight-line)
Drive time: 68 hours (8 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 49 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination: 660 (397 interstate)

Reverse: Bethesda → Wasilla

Moving from Wasilla to Bethesda is a cross-country move of roughly 3,936 road miles, heading east from Alaska to Maryland.

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 $11,160 to $16,610 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 68 hours (8 driving days).

On the Wasilla side there are 49 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (6 of them authorized for interstate work), and 660 around Bethesda (397 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 Bethesda.

Wasilla has a population of about 11,000 and Bethesda about 68,000. Bethesda is the denser city (5,132 people per square mile versus 730 in Wasilla), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Maryland than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Maryland does collect a state income tax, unlike Alaska, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Wasilla to Bethesda

Full-service estimate for 3,936 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,470	$5,450	$6,640
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,700	$8,170	$9,970
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$11,160	$13,620	$16,610
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$17,860	$21,780	$26,580
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$24,560	$29,950	$36,540

Rental truck (DIY)

$5,390–$7,620

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

Portable container

$4,530–$6,670

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

Full-service mover

$11,160–$16,610

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Wasilla (origin)

Wolverine Supply INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1655110
MC: 1792360
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 671-7247 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ace Towing And Recovery

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Ace Towing

USDOT: 1715813
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 841-5401 Route Verify on FMCSA

Steel Creek Services

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3514154
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 81 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (907) 230-5893 Route Verify on FMCSA

Patriot Logistics Ak LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4288655
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (907) 414-3222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fubar Equipment LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1633017
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 376-7834 Route Verify on FMCSA

Structure Relocation

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Johns General Contracting INC

USDOT: 1640866
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 746-8895 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alaska Transportation Equipment Services

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2445510
MC: 843873
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (907) 903-7563 Route Verify on FMCSA

C C Enterprises

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Charles Conrad

USDOT: 1104976
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (907) 376-7008 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 49 movers in Wasilla

Near Bethesda (destination)

Town And Country Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 418499
MC: 63919
Based in: Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (301) 670-4600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Global Solutions Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3308320
MC: 1053236
Based in: Beltsville, MD 20705 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (240) 805-4447 Route Verify on FMCSA

E&n Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3588170
MC: 1214409
Based in: Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (240) 364-4387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2442344
MC: 44829
Based in: Vienna, VA 22182 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chhj LLC

USDOT: 1442953
MC: 545874
Based in: Rockville, MD 20850 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (240) 403-7387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jk Moving & Storage Of Maryland INC

USDOT: 1300300
MC: 504611
Based in: Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (703) 260-3094 Route Verify on FMCSA

F4l Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3268506
MC: 1031430
Based in: Hyattsville, MD 20785 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (702) 366-6000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bookstore Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2005212
MC: 707471
Based in: Hyattsville, MD 20781 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (202) 570-4697 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 660 movers in Bethesda

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Wasilla to Bethesda?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,470 to $6,640 for a studio, $6,700 to $9,970 for a one-bedroom, $11,160 to $16,610 for a two-bedroom, $17,860 to $26,580 for a three-bedroom and $24,560 to $36,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bethesda from Wasilla?

About 3,936 road miles (3,336 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 68 hours (8 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 Alaska into Maryland 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 Wasilla to Bethesda?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $5,390 to $7,620 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,530 to $6,670. 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 Wasilla–Bethesda corridor.