Alaska · licensed motor carrier
Movers in Alaska
Alaska is the one state where a household move is not purely a trucking job. Anchorage and Fairbanks account for most of it, and almost every interstate shipment involves a barge out of Tacoma or Seattle.
- Our own trucks and crews, not a broker network
- Local, interstate and cross-country from Alaska
- Written estimates before anything is loaded
- Packing, storage and auto transport available
Moving to or from Alaska
The realistic lanes are Anchorage to Seattle and Anchorage to the Lower 48 via the Port of Tacoma. Overland through Canada is possible but adds customs paperwork and days.
Barge schedules, not truck availability, set the delivery window. Plan on three to five weeks door to door and book earlier than you would anywhere else.
Whether the job stays inside Alaska or crosses state lines, the same company handles it end to end. United Relocation is an FMCSA-authorized motor carrier — we are not passing your shipment to whichever crew happens to bid on it.
Distances and transit times from Alaska
Approximate driving distance from the population centre of the state, with a realistic transit window. Delivery windows come from federal limits on driving hours, not from guesswork.
| Destination | Approx. distance | Typical transit |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 1,680 mi | 3–5 days |
| Portland, OR | 1,810 mi | 3–6 days |
| Sacramento, CA | 2,310 mi | 4–7 days |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,340 mi | 4–7 days |
| Oakland, CA | 2,350 mi | 4–7 days |
| Stockton, CA | 2,360 mi | 4–7 days |
Distances are driving approximations, not exact mileage. For a price, request a written estimate — it is free and takes about a minute.
Cities we serve in Alaska
Anchorage is the largest market in the state, but we run crews across all of Alaska.
Services available in this state
- Long Distance MovingMoves over 400 miles, on our trucks, with our crews.
- Cross Country MovingCoast to coast, with delivery windows you can plan around.
- Local & Same-State MovingAcross town or across the state, usually done in a single day.
- Residential MovingHouses of any size, from a studio to five bedrooms and a garage.
- Apartment MovingWalk-ups, elevators, loading docks and COIs — handled.
- Corporate & Office MovingMove the office over a weekend and open Monday as normal.
- Military MovingPCS and PPM moves, with discounts for active duty and veterans.
- Packing ServicesFull pack, partial pack, or just the fragile things.
Moving in Alaska: common questions
What does a move from Alaska depend on?
Weight and distance first — Seattle, WA is about 1,680 miles out, Stockton, CA about 2,360, and that gap alone changes the job. Barge freight, not truck miles, is the largest line on an Alaska estimate. Our published starting rates give you a floor — $250 an hour on a local move, from $1,800 on a long haul — and the number that binds is a written estimate against your actual inventory, which is free.
Which cities in Alaska do you serve?
Anchorage is the largest market in the state at roughly 301,000 people, and we also run crews in . Smaller towns are covered too, though rural addresses sometimes need a shuttle from a smaller truck.
How long does a move out of Alaska take?
Inside Alaska, normally loaded and delivered the same day. Interstate, distance sets it: Seattle, WA at 1,680 miles lands in two to four days, Stockton, CA at 2,360 miles takes longer. Winter sailings thin out, so October through March needs booking a month or more ahead.
Get a free Alaska moving quote
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