Moving from Arizona to New Mexico
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Albuquerque it is about 384 miles and about 7 hours; the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 286 to 445 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~384 miPhoenix → Albuquerque
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,728+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 3,394 people moved from Arizona to New Mexico in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,092), and about 7,401 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Albuquerque it is about 384 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,728 – $2,304 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to New Mexico
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,394 people a year (±1,092), against about 7,401 (±2,551) from New Mexico to Arizona, so New Mexico loses about 4,007 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 4th-largest of the 41 states sending people to New Mexico; New Mexico took in about 52,988 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Bernalillo County | 508 ±221 |
| Maricopa County | San Juan County | 451 ±289 |
| Apache County | McKinley County | 384 ±206 |
| Graham County | Doña Ana County | 269 ±428* |
| Maricopa County | Doña Ana County | 264 ±187 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Phoenix to Albuquerque, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Arizona and New Mexico.
Cost of moving from Arizona to New Mexico
At about 384 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,728 – $2,304 for a two-bedroom home and $1,987 – $2,650 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,244 – $1,659; a freight trailer is $829 – $1,106.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,296 – $1,728 | $933 – $1,244 | $622 – $829 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,555 – $2,074 | $1,120 – $1,493 | $746 – $995 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,728 – $2,304 | $1,244 – $1,659 | $829 – $1,106 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,987 – $2,650 | $1,431 – $1,908 | $954 – $1,272 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,246 – $2,995 | $1,617 – $2,157 | $1,078 – $1,438 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,592 – $3,456 | $1,866 – $2,488 | $1,244 – $1,659 |
Transport only, for an estimated 384 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Arizona to New Mexico
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Las Cruces | ~286 mi | 1–3 days | $1,287 – $1,716 | $1,480 – $1,973 |
| Gilbert to Las Cruces | ~345 mi | 1–3 days | $1,553 – $2,070 | $1,785 – $2,380 |
| Chandler to Las Cruces | ~352 mi | 1–3 days | $1,584 – $2,112 | $1,822 – $2,429 |
| Mesa to Las Cruces | ~353 mi | 1–3 days | $1,589 – $2,118 | $1,827 – $2,436 |
| Tempe to Las Cruces | ~359 mi | 1–3 days | $1,616 – $2,154 | $1,858 – $2,477 |
| Scottsdale to Las Cruces | ~361 mi | 1–3 days | $1,625 – $2,166 | $1,868 – $2,491 |
| Gilbert to Albuquerque | ~368 mi | 1–3 days | $1,656 – $2,208 | $1,904 – $2,539 |
| Mesa to Albuquerque | ~370 mi | 1–3 days | $1,665 – $2,220 | $1,915 – $2,553 |
| Phoenix to Las Cruces | ~370 mi | 1–3 days | $1,665 – $2,220 | $1,915 – $2,553 |
| Tucson to Albuquerque | ~370 mi | 1–3 days | $1,665 – $2,220 | $1,915 – $2,553 |
| Scottsdale to Albuquerque | ~374 mi | 1–3 days | $1,683 – $2,244 | $1,935 – $2,581 |
| Chandler to Albuquerque | ~376 mi | 1–3 days | $1,692 – $2,256 | $1,946 – $2,594 |
| Tempe to Albuquerque | ~377 mi | 1–3 days | $1,697 – $2,262 | $1,951 – $2,601 |
| Phoenix to Albuquerque | ~384 mi | 1–3 days | $1,728 – $2,304 | $1,987 – $2,650 |
| Gilbert to Santa Fe | ~430 mi | 3–7 days | $1,935 – $2,580 | $2,225 – $2,967 |
| Mesa to Santa Fe | ~432 mi | 3–7 days | $1,944 – $2,592 | $2,236 – $2,981 |
| Scottsdale to Santa Fe | ~435 mi | 3–7 days | $1,958 – $2,610 | $2,251 – $3,001 |
| Tucson to Santa Fe | ~437 mi | 3–7 days | $1,967 – $2,622 | $2,261 – $3,015 |
| Chandler to Santa Fe | ~438 mi | 3–7 days | $1,971 – $2,628 | $2,267 – $3,022 |
| Tempe to Santa Fe | ~439 mi | 3–7 days | $1,976 – $2,634 | $2,272 – $3,029 |
| Phoenix to Santa Fe | ~445 mi | 3–7 days | $2,003 – $2,670 | $2,303 – $3,070 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arizona
52 of the 105 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 231 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 152 vehicle inspections (18.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 231 driver inspections (13.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelback Moving IncPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1635834 | 35 | 0 of 26 | 1 of 35 |
| Just-In Time MovingMesa, AZ · USDOT 1759501 | 32 | 1 of 22 | 0 of 32 |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1829172 | 27 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 27 |
| EZ Moving and Hauling LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 3222455 | 13 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 13 |
| SCM MovingFort Mohave, AZ · USDOT 671253 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona, 105 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arizona directory ranks them. At the New Mexico end, 50 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New Mexico, moving costs in New Mexico, or the reverse trip, New Mexico to Arizona. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to New Mexico moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to New Mexico?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Albuquerque, the distance is about 384 miles. From our model that is $1,728 – $2,304 for a two-bedroom home and $1,987 – $2,650 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,244 – $1,659 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $829 – $1,106. Across the 21 city pairs we price between Arizona and New Mexico, distances run from 286 to 445 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to New Mexico take?
Phoenix to Albuquerque is about 7 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to New Mexico?
Yes. A move from Arizona into New Mexico is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 366 listed movers based in Arizona, 105 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arizona.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to New Mexico?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $829 – $1,106 for a two-bedroom home over 384 miles against $1,728 – $2,304 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,244 – $1,659, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to New Mexico each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,394 people (±1,092) moved from Arizona to New Mexico that year, against about 7,401 (±2,551) from New Mexico to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 4th-largest source of new residents for New Mexico among the states.