Moving from Phoenix, AZ to Albuquerque, NM
About 384 miles across a state line, from Arizona into New Mexico, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Phoenix, AZ to Albuquerque, NM covers about 384 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,728 – $2,304 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 508 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 384 miles, about 7 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,728 – $2,304. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Phoenix to Albuquerque
| 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Phoenix to Albuquerque
384 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,920. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,728 to $2,304, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Phoenix to Albuquerque
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 508 people a year (±221) moved from Maricopa County, AZ, home to Phoenix, to Bernalillo County, NM, home to Albuquerque. Going the other way: about 1,287 people a year (±508). Movers from Maricopa County make up 1.8% of the 28,780 people a year who moved into Bernalillo County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 3,394 people a year (±1,092) moving from Arizona to New Mexico and about 7,401 people a year (±2,551) from New Mexico to Arizona — a net gain for Arizona of about 4,007 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 17,904 ±2,214 |
| Pima County, AZ | 10,124 ±953 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 6,398 ±704 |
| Yavapai County, AZ | 3,689 ±618 |
| Clark County, NV | 2,998 ±761 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Sandoval County, NM | 2,650 ±577 |
| Valencia County, NM | 2,102 ±605 |
| Santa Fe County, NM | 1,333 ±484 |
| Doña Ana County, NM | 878 ±426 |
| San Juan County, NM | 814 ±462 |
Licensed movers at each end
67 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Phoenix (250 counting those licensed only inside Arizona). 39 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.2% of their 128 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dircks Moving & LogisticsUSDOT 923640 | Phoenix · 7 mi | 24 trucks | 0 | — |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCUSDOT 1829172 | Phoenix · 17 mi | 22 trucks | 27 | 42.1% of 19 |
| Camelback Moving IncUSDOT 1635834 | Phoenix · 3 mi | 20 trucks | 35 | 0.0% of 26 |
| M&S Trucking and Moving LLCUSDOT 4035484 | Phoenix · 12 mi | 20 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Just-In Time MovingUSDOT 1759501 | Mesa · 21 mi | 20 trucks | 32 | 4.5% of 22 |
| Daniel's Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 653536 | Phoenix · 7 mi | 18 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Albuquerque end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Albuquerque: Two Men and A Truck (Albuquerque, 21 trucks), Albuquerque Moving and Storage Company Inc (Albuquerque, 15 trucks), Buehler Moving of New Mexico LLC (Albuquerque, 12 trucks), Prorelo Inc (Albuquerque, 12 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Arizona into New Mexico, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Phoenix to Albuquerque
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 384 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Albuquerque
A local move inside Albuquerque later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $719 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,317 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Albuquerque are Santa Fe (about 67 mi), Las Cruces (about 223 mi), El Paso (about 268 mi).
Other routes from Phoenix
All routes from Phoenix, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix to Tucson, AZ | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Phoenix to Moreno Valley, CA | ~346 mi | $1,557 – $2,076 |
| Phoenix to Las Vegas, NV | 347 mi | $1,562 – $2,082 |
| Phoenix to San Diego, CA | 355 mi | $1,598 – $2,130 |
| Phoenix to Fontana, CA | ~365 mi | $1,643 – $2,190 |
| Phoenix to Los Angeles, CA | 374 mi | $1,683 – $2,244 |
| Phoenix to Anaheim, CA | ~383 mi | $1,724 – $2,298 |
| Phoenix to El Paso, TX | ~403 mi | $1,814 – $2,418 |
Also moving to Albuquerque: from Santa Fe, NM, from Las Cruces, NM, from El Paso, TX, from Colorado Springs, CO.
Phoenix to Albuquerque moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Phoenix to Albuquerque?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 384 miles cost about $1,296 – $1,728 for a studio, $1,728 – $2,304 for a two-bedroom home and $1,987 – $2,650 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Phoenix to Albuquerque take?
The drive is about 7 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Phoenix to Albuquerque?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $829 – $1,106 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,728 – $2,304 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,244 – $1,659.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Phoenix to Albuquerque?
Yes. Phoenix is in Arizona and Albuquerque is in New Mexico, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 67 listed movers within 30 miles of Phoenix hold it.
How many people move from Phoenix to Albuquerque each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 508 people a year (margin of error ±221) moved from Maricopa County, which contains Phoenix, to Bernalillo County, which contains Albuquerque.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.