Moving from Colorado Springs, CO to Albuquerque, NM
About 324 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 Colorado Springs, CO to Albuquerque, NM covers about 324 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,458 – $1,944 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 417 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 324 miles, about 6 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 $1,458 – $1,944. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 6 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Colorado Springs to Albuquerque
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,094 – $1,458 | $787 – $1,050 | $525 – $700 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,312 – $1,750 | $945 – $1,260 | $630 – $840 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,458 – $1,944 | $1,050 – $1,400 | $700 – $933 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,677 – $2,236 | $1,207 – $1,610 | $805 – $1,073 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,895 – $2,527 | $1,365 – $1,820 | $910 – $1,213 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,187 – $2,916 | $1,575 – $2,100 | $1,050 – $1,400 |
Transport only, for an estimated 324 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, Colorado Springs to Albuquerque
324 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,620. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,458 to $1,944, 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 Colorado Springs to Albuquerque
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 417 people a year (±211) moved from El Paso County, CO, home to Colorado Springs, to Bernalillo County, NM, home to Albuquerque. Going the other way: about 275 people a year (±186). Movers from El Paso County make up 1.4% 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 |
|---|---|
| Jefferson County, CO | 2,303 ±690 |
| Denver County, CO | 1,818 ±581 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 1,399 ±591 |
| Douglas County, CO | 1,343 ±461 |
| Pueblo County, CO | 1,343 ±471 |
| 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
14 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Colorado Springs (57 counting those licensed only inside Colorado). 11 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.9% of their 83 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 44799 | Colorado Sprgs · 3 mi | 87 trucks | 64 | 26.1% of 46 |
| Arrow Moving & Storage of Colorado IncUSDOT 1247388 | Colorado Springs · 6 mi | 15 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCUSDOT 3590162 | Colorado Springs · 3 mi | 11 trucks | 21 | 0.0% of 18 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Colorado Springs LLCUSDOT 2270734 | Colorado Springs · 8 mi | 7 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Helping Hands Moving IncUSDOT 1283878 | Colorado Springs · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncUSDOT 1321178 | Colorado Springs · 6 mi | 4 trucks | 15 | 18.2% of 11 |
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 Colorado Springs to Albuquerque
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 324 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 Colorado Springs
All routes from Colorado Springs, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs to Denver, CO | 69 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Colorado Springs to Aurora, CO | ~73 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Colorado Springs to Fort Collins, CO | ~139 mi | $626 – $834 |
| Colorado Springs to Salt Lake City, UT | ~464 mi | $2,088 – $2,784 |
| Colorado Springs to Wichita, KS | ~482 mi | $2,169 – $2,892 |
| Colorado Springs to Oklahoma City, OK | ~542 mi | $2,439 – $3,252 |
| Colorado Springs to El Paso, TX | ~580 mi | $2,610 – $3,480 |
| Colorado Springs to Phoenix, AZ | ~640 mi | $2,880 – $3,840 |
Also moving to Albuquerque: from Santa Fe, NM, from Las Cruces, NM, from El Paso, TX, from Lubbock, TX.
Colorado Springs to Albuquerque moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado Springs to Albuquerque?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 324 miles cost about $1,094 – $1,458 for a studio, $1,458 – $1,944 for a two-bedroom home and $1,677 – $2,236 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Colorado Springs to Albuquerque take?
The drive is about 6 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 Colorado Springs to Albuquerque?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $700 – $933 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,458 – $1,944 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,050 – $1,400.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Colorado Springs to Albuquerque?
Yes. Colorado Springs 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. 14 listed movers within 30 miles of Colorado Springs hold it.
How many people move from Colorado Springs to Albuquerque each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 417 people a year (margin of error ±211) moved from El Paso County, which contains Colorado Springs, 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.