Movers to Alaska
We move homes to Alaska from California, Washington and Oregon. Our crew packs and loads you, your shipment sails from the Port of Tacoma, and one coordinator stays your point of contact from the first call to delivery day.
- Your price agreed in writing before we load.
- Licensed carrier, not a broker — USDOT 4445013.
- 1 month of free storage included.
- We pack, load and deliver to the terminal in Tacoma ourselves.
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Where are you moving to Alaska from?
Every Alaska move we run sails from Tacoma. What changes from state to state is the trip to the port.
California to Alaska
Your shipment leaves on our truck, stages through our Washington warehouse, and sails north from Tacoma.
See this routeWashington to Alaska
The shortest run we have: Tacoma is in our backyard, so there's no long overland haul before your container sails.
See this routeOregon to Alaska
Your shipment runs north through our Washington warehouse to Tacoma on TapMove equipment, then sails.
See this routeGetting your home to Alaska, in three legs
Alaska is the one move most people can't reasonably drive, so it runs in three legs. We handle the first and the last, and we tell you plainly who has your shipment in the middle.
We pack and load you
Our crew wraps and loads everything at your home and builds your container. California and Oregon moves stage through our Washington warehouse.
It sails from Tacoma
Your sealed container crosses on the steamship line that serves Alaska. One to three weeks is typical, and we track it the whole way.
We deliver and unpack
A crew meets your container on arrival and places everything in your new Alaska home.
What sets the price of an Alaska move
We don't post an Alaska rate, because ocean pricing changes with every sailing. These four things decide your number, and a coordinator walks through each one with you.
How much you ship
Space in the container is the biggest line on the bill. Every piece you sell or give away before the move comes straight off it.
Where you're coming from
Washington moves go almost straight to the port. California and Oregon moves add the drive north to our Washington warehouse first.
The sailing
Ocean rates change with the steamship schedule, which is why we price your move from the current sailing instead of posting a number.
Where in Alaska
Anchorage and the road system are the most common deliveries. Communities off the road system, like Juneau, Sitka or Kodiak, are quoted for your exact address.
Whatever the sailing, your number is agreed in writing before we load. Packing materials, crating, long carries and stairs are quoted separately.
Call for your priceFive things to sort out before an Alaska move
- 1
Plan backwards from the day you need your things
One to three weeks on the water is typical, on top of pickup. Call us early so we can line your pickup up with a sailing instead of guessing.
- 2
Decide what's worth shipping before you price it
Because the price follows volume, pare down first. A coordinator can tell you roughly what a bulky piece adds so you can decide if it's worth bringing.
- 3
Fly with an essentials bag
You'll usually land in Alaska before your container does. Pack clothes, documents, medication and a few kitchen basics to carry with you.
- 4
Tell us about your car
We can add car shipping through our partner network, priced separately from the move so you can see exactly what each one costs.
- 5
New place not ready yet?
One month of storage is included, so your shipment can wait safely if your Alaska home isn't ready on arrival.
Alaska destinations we deliver to most
We reach the rest of Alaska too — these are simply the most common destinations.
Moving to Alaska: common questions
How do you get my belongings to Alaska?
In three legs. Our crew packs and loads you at home, your shipment goes to the Port of Tacoma, and it sails north with the steamship line that serves Alaska. A crew meets it on arrival and delivers it to your new home. One TapMove coordinator is your contact for the whole route.
How long does a move to Alaska take?
One to three weeks on the water is typical, plus the time to pick up and get your shipment to Tacoma. Your coordinator gives you dates based on the actual sailing schedule when you book.
Why don't you publish a price for Alaska?
Ocean rates change with every sailing, and the price also depends on how much space you need and where in Alaska you're delivering. Instead of posting a number we'd have to walk back, a coordinator prices your move from the current Tacoma schedule, and that price is agreed in writing before we load.
Are you a moving company or a broker?
TapMove is a licensed motor carrier (USDOT 4445013 / MC 1750835), not a broker. Our own crew packs and loads you, we run your shipment to the port, and we stay accountable for the whole route.
Which states do you move to Alaska from?
We run Alaska moves from California, Washington and Oregon. Every route goes through the Port of Tacoma, and California and Oregon shipments stage at our Washington warehouse on the way.
Can you ship my car to Alaska too?
Yes. Car shipping is available through our partner network as an add-on, priced separately from your move so nothing is hidden in the moving price.
What happens if my inventory changes at pickup?
We reprice and re-sign with you before anything goes on the truck. Nothing gets added to your bill without your approval.
Shipping a car as well? Mention it when you call and we'll price both together.
Moving to Alaska?
Send us your route and a coordinator will call with a real price from a licensed carrier — not a broker.