Pack and Ride Blog

Pack and Ride excels at Alaskan (to and from) moves, with great rates and quick transit times. We can do them as easily as any domestic move. There are a few key things to keep in mind when moving to or from Alaska, however:
 
Availability – The availability of our VanPack service to Alaska is limited to only a handful of moves a week. With our no-money down policy, it is in your best interest to reserve your move as early as possible – that way we can make sure you can get your desired dates.

Transportation – All of our Alaskan moves are routed through the port of Seattle and the port of Anchorage. This means that your goods are loaded onto a barge for the trip. While completely secure, it is advisable to make sure you cover your goods with a tarp once you are done loading, to avoid any bits of sea spray entering your trailer and settling on your goods.

Customs – Since your goods are not routed through Canada, we do not require customs papers to accompany them, which dramatically reduces the time required and the cost for your move.

Sizes – We can offer a size as small as 4x8x9 and as large as 53x8x9 in our trailer – you only have to pay for what you use in the end, however – we measure at both the destination and origin service center to determine your space used and charge you accordingly.

Payment – We do not require any money up front whatsoever. Once we’ve picked up and measured your goods at the origin and determined how much space you have used, payment is due.

Rates – Please call in to get your rates – we do them by hand to insure maximum accuracy.

Military – We do offer military discounts, and can easily accommodate the requirements of a military move (weight tickets, etc).

Storage – Pack and Ride offers a free week of storage with every move, and extended storage options are also available.
 
These are a few things to keep in mind when planning your Alaskan move with us – of course, if you have any questions, please call in to our support center at 866-550-7225.