Moving from Tucson, AZ to Albuquerque, NM
About 370 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 Tucson, AZ to Albuquerque, NM covers about 370 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,665 – $2,220 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 164 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 370 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 $1,665 – $2,220. 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 Tucson to Albuquerque
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,249 – $1,665 | $899 – $1,199 | $599 – $799 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,499 – $1,998 | $1,079 – $1,439 | $719 – $959 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,665 – $2,220 | $1,199 – $1,598 | $799 – $1,066 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,915 – $2,553 | $1,379 – $1,838 | $919 – $1,225 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,165 – $2,886 | $1,558 – $2,078 | $1,039 – $1,385 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,498 – $3,330 | $1,798 – $2,398 | $1,199 – $1,598 |
Transport only, for an estimated 370 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, Tucson to Albuquerque
370 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,850. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,665 to $2,220, 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 Tucson to Albuquerque
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 164 people a year (±101) moved from Pima County, AZ, home to Tucson, to Bernalillo County, NM, home to Albuquerque. Going the other way: about 688 people a year (±629). Movers from Pima County make up 0.6% 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 |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ | 6,565 ±949 |
| Pinal County, AZ | 4,624 ±829 |
| San Diego County, CA | 1,342 ±952 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 907 ±297 |
| Clark County, NV | 896 ±464 |
| 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
17 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Tucson (54 counting those licensed only inside Arizona). 5 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 28.6% of their 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 1423974 | Tucson · 9 mi | 11 trucks | 0 | — |
| AAA Soto's Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 2591333 | Tucson · 6 mi | 7 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Swift & Gentle Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 2293951 | Tucson · 0 mi | 6 trucks | 1 | 100.0% of 1 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Tucson LLCUSDOT 1050329 | Tucson · 6 mi | 6 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Citizens Transfer & Storage Company IncUSDOT 118397 | Tucson · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Swanson's Moving & Delivery LLCUSDOT 2006371 | Tucson · 11 mi | 4 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 Tucson to Albuquerque
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 370 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 Tucson
All routes from Tucson, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Phoenix, AZ | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Tucson to El Paso, TX | ~309 mi | $1,391 – $1,854 |
| Tucson to San Diego, CA | ~422 mi | $1,899 – $2,532 |
| Tucson to Las Vegas, NV | ~422 mi | $1,899 – $2,532 |
| Tucson to Moreno Valley, CA | ~442 mi | $1,989 – $2,652 |
| Tucson to Anaheim, CA | ~477 mi | $2,147 – $2,862 |
| Tucson to Los Angeles, CA | ~512 mi | $2,304 – $3,072 |
| Tucson to Bakersfield, CA | ~596 mi | $2,682 – $3,576 |
Also moving to Albuquerque: from Santa Fe, NM, from Las Cruces, NM, from El Paso, TX, from Colorado Springs, CO.
Tucson to Albuquerque moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tucson to Albuquerque?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 370 miles cost about $1,249 – $1,665 for a studio, $1,665 – $2,220 for a two-bedroom home and $1,915 – $2,553 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tucson 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 Tucson to Albuquerque?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $799 – $1,066 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,665 – $2,220 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,199 – $1,598.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tucson to Albuquerque?
Yes. Tucson 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. 17 listed movers within 30 miles of Tucson hold it.
How many people move from Tucson to Albuquerque each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 164 people a year (margin of error ±101) moved from Pima County, which contains Tucson, 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.