Moving from Aurora, CO to Albuquerque, NM
About 392 miles across a state line, from Colorado 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 Aurora, CO to Albuquerque, NM covers about 392 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,764 – $2,352 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 199 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 392 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 $1,764 – $2,352. 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 Aurora to Albuquerque
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,323 – $1,764 | $953 – $1,270 | $635 – $847 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,588 – $2,117 | $1,143 – $1,524 | $762 – $1,016 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,764 – $2,352 | $1,270 – $1,693 | $847 – $1,129 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,029 – $2,705 | $1,461 – $1,947 | $974 – $1,298 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,293 – $3,058 | $1,651 – $2,201 | $1,101 – $1,468 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,646 – $3,528 | $1,905 – $2,540 | $1,270 – $1,693 |
Transport only, for an estimated 392 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, Aurora to Albuquerque
392 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,960. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,764 to $2,352, 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 Aurora to Albuquerque
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 199 people a year (±121) moved from Arapahoe County, CO, home to Aurora, to Bernalillo County, NM, home to Albuquerque. Going the other way: about 184 people a year (±104). Movers from Arapahoe County make up 0.7% 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 3,654 people a year (±1,481) moving from Colorado to New Mexico and about 5,593 people a year (±1,771) from New Mexico to Colorado — a net gain for Colorado of about 1,939 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Denver County, CO | 14,135 ±1,426 |
| Adams County, CO | 7,382 ±1,340 |
| Douglas County, CO | 4,947 ±867 |
| Jefferson County, CO | 3,563 ±529 |
| El Paso County, CO | 2,419 ±626 |
| 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
80 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Aurora (313 counting those licensed only inside Colorado). 36 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 19.6% of their 92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buehler Companies Alliance Relocation & Student MoversUSDOT 1353870 | Aurora · 4 mi | 38 trucks | 12 | 33.3% of 6 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLCUSDOT 900253 | Denver · 4 mi | 27 trucks | 22 | 6.7% of 15 |
| Amazing Moves Moving & StorageUSDOT 1187573 | Denver · 3 mi | 20 trucks | 5 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Johnson Storage & Moving CoUSDOT 627773 | Centennial · 12 mi | 20 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Johnson Storage & Moving Co - Missouri LLCUSDOT 120303 | Centennial · 12 mi | 15 trucks | 2 | — |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of BoulderUSDOT 2629937 | Broomfield · 17 mi | 13 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 2 |
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 Colorado 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 Aurora to Albuquerque
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 392 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 Aurora
All routes from Aurora, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora to Denver, CO | ~7 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Aurora to Fort Collins, CO | ~66 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Aurora to Colorado Springs, CO | ~73 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Aurora to Wichita, KS | ~501 mi | $2,255 – $3,006 |
| Aurora to Oklahoma City, OK | ~582 mi | $2,619 – $3,492 |
| Aurora to Tulsa, OK | ~633 mi | $2,849 – $3,798 |
| Aurora to Phoenix, AZ | ~688 mi | $3,096 – $4,128 |
| Aurora to Des Moines, IA | ~703 mi | $3,164 – $4,218 |
Also moving to Albuquerque: from Santa Fe, NM, from Las Cruces, NM, from El Paso, TX, from Colorado Springs, CO.
Aurora to Albuquerque moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Aurora to Albuquerque?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 392 miles cost about $1,323 – $1,764 for a studio, $1,764 – $2,352 for a two-bedroom home and $2,029 – $2,705 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Aurora 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 Aurora to Albuquerque?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $847 – $1,129 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,764 – $2,352 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,270 – $1,693.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Aurora to Albuquerque?
Yes. Aurora is in Colorado and Albuquerque is in New Mexico, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 80 listed movers within 30 miles of Aurora hold it.
How many people move from Aurora to Albuquerque each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 199 people a year (margin of error ±121) moved from Arapahoe County, which contains Aurora, 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.