Moving from Colorado to New Mexico
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Albuquerque it is about 390 miles and about 7 hours; the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 263 to 673 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.
- ~390 miDenver → Albuquerque
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,755+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 3,654 people moved from Colorado to New Mexico in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,481), and about 5,593 went the other way. Between Denver and Albuquerque it is about 390 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,755 – $2,340 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to New Mexico
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,654 people a year (±1,481), against about 5,593 (±1,771) from New Mexico to Colorado, so New Mexico loses about 1,939 people a year on this exchange. Colorado is the 3rd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | Bernalillo County | 417 ±211 |
| La Plata County | Bernalillo County | 279 ±282* |
| Arapahoe County | Bernalillo County | 199 ±121 |
| El Paso County | San Juan County | 184 ±224* |
| Arapahoe County | Sandoval County | 154 ±150 |
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.
Denver 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 Colorado and New Mexico.
Cost of moving from Colorado to New Mexico
At about 390 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,755 – $2,340 for a two-bedroom home and $2,018 – $2,691 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,264 – $1,685; a freight trailer is $842 – $1,123.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 – $1,755 | $948 – $1,264 | $632 – $842 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,580 – $2,106 | $1,137 – $1,516 | $758 – $1,011 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,755 – $2,340 | $1,264 – $1,685 | $842 – $1,123 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,018 – $2,691 | $1,453 – $1,938 | $969 – $1,292 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,282 – $3,042 | $1,643 – $2,190 | $1,095 – $1,460 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,633 – $3,510 | $1,895 – $2,527 | $1,264 – $1,685 |
Transport only, for an estimated 390 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 Colorado to New Mexico
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs to Santa Fe | ~263 mi | 1–3 days | $1,184 – $1,578 | $1,361 – $1,815 |
| Colorado Springs to Albuquerque | ~324 mi | 1–3 days | $1,458 – $1,944 | $1,677 – $2,236 |
| Denver to Santa Fe | ~332 mi | 1–3 days | $1,494 – $1,992 | $1,718 – $2,291 |
| Aurora to Santa Fe | ~333 mi | 1–3 days | $1,499 – $1,998 | $1,723 – $2,298 |
| Denver to Albuquerque | ~390 mi | 1–3 days | $1,755 – $2,340 | $2,018 – $2,691 |
| Aurora to Albuquerque | ~392 mi | 1–3 days | $1,764 – $2,352 | $2,029 – $2,705 |
| Fort Collins to Santa Fe | ~395 mi | 1–3 days | $1,778 – $2,370 | $2,044 – $2,725 |
| Fort Collins to Albuquerque | ~452 mi | 3–7 days | $2,034 – $2,712 | $2,339 – $3,119 |
| Colorado Springs to Las Cruces | ~541 mi | 3–7 days | $2,435 – $3,246 | $2,800 – $3,733 |
| Aurora to Las Cruces | ~611 mi | 3–7 days | $2,750 – $3,666 | $3,162 – $4,216 |
| Denver to Las Cruces | 614 mi | 3–7 days | $2,763 – $3,684 | $3,177 – $4,237 |
| Fort Collins to Las Cruces | ~673 mi | 3–7 days | $3,029 – $4,038 | $3,483 – $4,644 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Colorado
74 of the 131 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 400 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 247 vehicle inspections (15.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 66 of 399 driver inspections (16.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCColorado Sprgs, CO · USDOT 44799 | 64 | 12 of 46 | 12 of 64 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLCDenver, CO · USDOT 900253 | 22 | 1 of 15 | 1 of 22 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 3590162 | 21 | 0 of 18 | 2 of 21 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 1321178 | 15 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 15 |
| Classic MoversCanon City, CO · USDOT 2119180 | 14 | 0 of 10 | 0 of 14 |
| Cadogan Tate AspenCarbondale, CO · USDOT 888572 | 13 | 0 of 10 | 1 of 13 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
498 listed household-goods carriers are based in Colorado, 131 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Colorado 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 Colorado. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Colorado
Colorado to New Mexico moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to New Mexico?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Albuquerque, the distance is about 390 miles. From our model that is $1,755 – $2,340 for a two-bedroom home and $2,018 – $2,691 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,264 – $1,685 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $842 – $1,123. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Colorado and New Mexico, distances run from 263 to 673 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to New Mexico take?
Denver 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 Colorado to New Mexico?
Yes. A move from Colorado into New Mexico is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 498 listed movers based in Colorado, 131 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Colorado.
What is the cheapest way to move from Colorado to New Mexico?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $842 – $1,123 for a two-bedroom home over 390 miles against $1,755 – $2,340 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,264 – $1,685, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to New Mexico each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,654 people (±1,481) moved from Colorado to New Mexico that year, against about 5,593 (±1,771) from New Mexico to Colorado. That makes Colorado the 3rd-largest source of new residents for New Mexico among the states.