West Jordan, UT → Ketchikan, AK · Cross-country move
About 1,601 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,680–$9,950, delivery in 5–10 days, 401 carriers on the West Jordan side and 12 in Ketchikan.
The route from West Jordan, UT to Ketchikan, AK covers roughly 1,601 miles by road, a northwest-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 $6,680 to $9,950 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 28 hours (4 driving days).
On the West Jordan side there are 401 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (229 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.
West Jordan has a population of about 116,812 and Ketchikan about 8,000. West Jordan is considerably denser (3,621 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 is a higher-cost state than Utah, 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,670 | $3,260 | $3,980 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,010 | $4,890 | $5,970 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,680 | $8,150 | $9,950 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,700 | $13,040 | $15,910 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,710 | $17,940 | $21,880 |
$2,250–$3,170
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,450–$3,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,680–$9,950
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,670 to $3,980 for a studio, $4,010 to $5,970 for a one-bedroom, $6,680 to $9,950 for a two-bedroom, $10,700 to $15,910 for a three-bedroom and $14,710 to $21,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,601 road miles (1,357 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Utah 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,250 to $3,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,450 to $3,600. 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.
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 West Jordan–Ketchikan corridor.