Moving from Albuquerque, NM to Cheyenne, WY
About 501 miles across a state line, from New Mexico into Wyoming, 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 Cheyenne, WY covers about 501 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,255 – $3,006 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 4 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 501 miles between New Mexico and Wyoming, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,255 – $3,006 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Albuquerque to Cheyenne
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,691 – $2,255 | $1,217 – $1,623 | $812 – $1,082 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,029 – $2,705 | $1,461 – $1,948 | $974 – $1,299 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,255 – $3,006 | $1,623 – $2,164 | $1,082 – $1,443 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,593 – $3,457 | $1,867 – $2,489 | $1,244 – $1,659 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,931 – $3,908 | $2,110 – $2,814 | $1,407 – $1,876 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,382 – $4,509 | $2,435 – $3,246 | $1,623 – $2,164 |
Transport only, for an estimated 501 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 Cheyenne
501 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,505. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,255 to $3,006, 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 Cheyenne
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 4 people a year (±9) moved from Bernalillo County, NM, home to Albuquerque, to Laramie County, WY, home to Cheyenne. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 75 people a year (±73). Movers from Bernalillo County make up 0.1% of the 7,074 people a year who moved into Laramie County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 455 people a year (±488) moving from New Mexico to Wyoming.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Albany County, WY | 717 ±255 |
| Quay County, NM | 445 ±569 |
| Weld County, CO | 245 ±172 |
| Platte County, WY | 244 ±215 |
| Jefferson County, CO | 203 ±191 |
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 Cheyenne end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Cheyenne: Johnson Storage&Moving Inc (Cheyenne, 16 trucks), Arrow Moving & Storage Company Inc (Cheyenne, 10 trucks), Burke Moving & Storage of Wyoming (Cheyenne, 7 trucks), Frontier Moving Services Inc (Cheyenne, 4 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from New Mexico into Wyoming, 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 Cheyenne
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 501 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Cheyenne
A local move inside Cheyenne later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $747 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,371 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Cheyenne are Fort Collins (about 50 mi), Aurora (about 113 mi), Denver (about 113 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 Cheyenne: from Fort Collins, CO, from Casper, WY, from Oklahoma City, OK, from Henderson, NV.
Albuquerque to Cheyenne moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Albuquerque to Cheyenne?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 501 miles cost about $1,691 – $2,255 for a studio, $2,255 – $3,006 for a two-bedroom home and $2,593 – $3,457 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Albuquerque to Cheyenne take?
The drive is about 9 hours, but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Albuquerque to Cheyenne?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,082 – $1,443 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,255 – $3,006 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,623 – $2,164.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Albuquerque to Cheyenne?
Yes. Albuquerque is in New Mexico and Cheyenne is in Wyoming, 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 Cheyenne each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 4 people a year (margin of error ±9) moved from Bernalillo County, which contains Albuquerque, to Laramie County, which contains Cheyenne.
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.