Moving from Albuquerque, NM to Aurora, CO
About 392 miles across a state line, from New Mexico into Colorado, 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 Albuquerque, NM to Aurora, CO 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 184 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 Albuquerque to Aurora
| 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, Albuquerque to Aurora
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 Albuquerque to Aurora
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 184 people a year (±104) moved from Bernalillo County, NM, home to Albuquerque, to Arapahoe County, CO, home to Aurora. Going the other way: about 199 people a year (±121). Movers from Bernalillo County make up 0.3% of the 59,878 people a year who moved into Arapahoe County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 5,593 people a year (±1,771) moving from New Mexico to Colorado and about 3,654 people a year (±1,481) from Colorado to New Mexico — a net gain for Colorado of about 1,939 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Sandoval County, NM | 3,190 ±661 |
| Doña Ana County, NM | 2,575 ±650 |
| Valencia County, NM | 1,621 ±473 |
| Santa Fe County, NM | 1,331 ±344 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 1,287 ±508 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Denver County, CO | 17,234 ±1,405 |
| Adams County, CO | 5,765 ±1,045 |
| Douglas County, CO | 5,428 ±823 |
| Jefferson County, CO | 4,472 ±743 |
| El Paso County, CO | 1,333 ±373 |
Licensed movers at each end
14 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Albuquerque (28 counting those licensed only inside New Mexico). 8 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 20.0% of their 15 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 2907535 | Albuquerque · 4 mi | 21 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Albuquerque Moving and Storage Company IncUSDOT 95947 | Albuquerque · 9 mi | 15 trucks | 4 | 25.0% of 4 |
| Buehler Moving of New Mexico LLCUSDOT 4490870 | Albuquerque · 0 mi | 12 trucks | 0 | — |
| Prorelo IncUSDOT 2391081 | Albuquerque · 0 mi | 12 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 4 |
| New Mexico Van LinesUSDOT 337290 | Albuquerque · 9 mi | 11 trucks | 0 | — |
| Apaca Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 729519 | Albuquerque · 10 mi | 8 trucks | 3 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Aurora end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Aurora: Buehler Companies Alliance Relocation & Student Movers (Aurora, 38 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLC (Denver, 27 trucks), Amazing Moves Moving & Storage (Denver, 20 trucks), Johnson Storage & Moving Co (Centennial, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from New Mexico into Colorado, 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 Albuquerque to Aurora
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 Aurora
A local move inside Aurora later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Aurora are Denver (about 7 mi), Fort Collins (about 66 mi), Colorado Springs (about 73 mi).
Other routes from Albuquerque
All routes from Albuquerque, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque to Santa Fe, NM | ~67 mi | $445 – $719 |
| Albuquerque to Las Cruces, NM | ~223 mi | $1,004 – $1,338 |
| Albuquerque to El Paso, TX | ~268 mi | $1,206 – $1,608 |
| Albuquerque to Colorado Springs, CO | ~324 mi | $1,458 – $1,944 |
| Albuquerque to Lubbock, TX | ~340 mi | $1,530 – $2,040 |
| Albuquerque to Tucson, AZ | ~370 mi | $1,665 – $2,220 |
| Albuquerque to Phoenix, AZ | ~384 mi | $1,728 – $2,304 |
| Albuquerque to Denver, CO | ~390 mi | $1,755 – $2,340 |
Also moving to Aurora: from Denver, CO, from Fort Collins, CO, from Colorado Springs, CO, from Ogden, UT.
Albuquerque to Aurora moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Albuquerque to Aurora?
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 Albuquerque to Aurora 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 Albuquerque to Aurora?
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 Albuquerque to Aurora?
Yes. Albuquerque is in New Mexico and Aurora is in Colorado, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 14 listed movers within 30 miles of Albuquerque hold it.
How many people move from Albuquerque to Aurora each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 184 people a year (margin of error ±104) moved from Bernalillo County, which contains Albuquerque, to Arapahoe County, which contains Aurora.
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.