Washington, DC

Wasilla, AK → Washington, DC · Cross-country move

Movers from Wasilla to Washington

About 3,945 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $11,760–$17,500, delivery in 7–14 days, 49 carriers on the Wasilla side and 1,904 in Washington.

  • 3,945 miroad distance
  • 68 hours (8 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $11,760–$17,5002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,945 miles (3,343 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
1,904 (1,206 interstate)

Reverse: Washington → Wasilla

Moving from Wasilla to Washington is a cross-country move of roughly 3,945 road miles, heading east from Alaska to District of Columbia.

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 $11,760 to $17,500 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 1,904 around Washington (1,206 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 Washington.

Wasilla has a population of about 11,000 and Washington about 693,645. Washington is the denser city (11,286 people per square mile versus 730 in Wasilla), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that District of Columbia does collect a state income tax, unlike Alaska, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Wasilla to Washington

Full-service estimate for 3,945 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,710 $5,740 $7,000
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $7,060 $8,610 $10,500
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $11,760 $14,350 $17,500
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $18,820 $22,950 $28,000
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $25,880 $31,560 $38,510

Rental truck (DIY)

$5,400–$7,630

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

Portable container

$4,540–$6,680

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

Full-service mover

$11,760–$17,500

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.

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 Washington (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
436004
MC
239770
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Eagle Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
388638
MC
208997
Based in
Temple Hills, MD 20748 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Global Solutions Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3308320
MC
1053236
Based in
Beltsville, MD 20705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2442344
MC
44829
Based in
Vienna, VA 22182 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
6903
MC
1664339
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Geva Transportationgeva Logisticsgeva Freight Forwarding S

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2845842
MC
954130
Based in
Clinton, MD 20735 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Mike Dancy

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4231672
MC
1637268
Based in
Clinton, MD 20735 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

F4l Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3268506
MC
1031430
Based in
Hyattsville, MD 20785 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,710 to $7,000 for a studio, $7,060 to $10,500 for a one-bedroom, $11,760 to $17,500 for a two-bedroom, $18,820 to $28,000 for a three-bedroom and $25,880 to $38,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Washington from Wasilla?

About 3,945 road miles (3,343 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 District of Columbia 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 Washington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $5,400 to $7,630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,540 to $6,680. 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–Washington corridor.