Providence, RI

Wasilla, AK → Providence, RI · Cross-country move

Movers from Wasilla to Providence

About 3,971 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $11,130–$16,560, delivery in 7–14 days, 49 carriers on the Wasilla side and 330 in Providence.

  • 3,971 miroad distance
  • 69 hours (8 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $11,130–$16,5602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,971 miles (3,365 straight-line)
Drive time
69 hours (8 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
49 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination
330 (253 interstate)

Reverse: Providence → Wasilla

The route from Wasilla, AK to Providence, RI covers roughly 3,971 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $11,130 to $16,560 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 69 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 330 around Providence (253 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 Providence.

Wasilla has a population of about 11,000 and Providence about 195,310. Providence is the denser city (10,377 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 Rhode Island than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Rhode Island does collect a state income tax, unlike Alaska, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Wasilla to Providence

Full-service estimate for 3,971 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,450 $5,430 $6,620
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $6,680 $8,140 $9,940
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $11,130 $13,570 $16,560
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $17,810 $21,720 $26,500
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $24,490 $29,860 $36,430

Rental truck (DIY)

$5,430–$7,670

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

Portable container

$4,560–$6,710

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

Full-service mover

$11,130–$16,560

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 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

Ace Towing And Recovery

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

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

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

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

Structure Relocation

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

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

C C Enterprises

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

All 49 movers in Wasilla

Near Providence (destination)

Unfi

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
179097
MC
308546
Based in
Providence, RI 02903 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,222 trucks, 2,520 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Cvs Health

Licensed interstate
USDOT
612151
MC
294309
Based in
Woonsocket, RI 02895 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
322 trucks, 342 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Castle Family Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3934248
MC
1459148
Based in
Johnston, RI 02919 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Rivas Linehaul INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3086040
MC
69304
Based in
Cranston, RI 02905 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Jireh Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3365162
MC
1078255
Based in
Woonsocket, RI 02895 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Dms INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1432058
MC
541084
Based in
Johnston, RI 02919 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Sterling Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
106974
MC
133272
Based in
Cranston, RI 02921 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Jay Trans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2782376
MC
926696
Based in
North Attleborough, MA 02760 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
13 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 330 movers in Providence

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,450 to $6,620 for a studio, $6,680 to $9,940 for a one-bedroom, $11,130 to $16,560 for a two-bedroom, $17,810 to $26,500 for a three-bedroom and $24,490 to $36,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Providence from Wasilla?

About 3,971 road miles (3,365 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 69 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 Rhode Island 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 Providence?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $5,430 to $7,670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,560 to $6,710. 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–Providence corridor.