Moving from Albuquerque, NM to Colorado Springs, CO
About 324 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 Colorado Springs, CO 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 275 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 Albuquerque to Colorado Springs
| 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, Albuquerque to Colorado Springs
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 Albuquerque to Colorado Springs
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 275 people a year (±186) moved from Bernalillo County, NM, home to Albuquerque, to El Paso County, CO, home to Colorado Springs. Going the other way: about 417 people a year (±211). Movers from Bernalillo County make up 0.4% of the 63,637 people a year who moved into El Paso 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 |
|---|---|
| Adams County, CO | 2,599 ±838 |
| Arapahoe County, CO | 2,419 ±626 |
| Denver County, CO | 2,388 ±517 |
| Douglas County, CO | 2,068 ±611 |
| Bexar County, TX | 1,391 ±719 |
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 Colorado Springs end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Colorado Springs: Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLC (Colorado Sprgs, 87 trucks), Arrow Moving & Storage of Colorado Inc (Colorado Springs, 15 trucks), Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLC (Colorado Springs, 11 trucks), College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving (Colorado Springs, 9 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 Colorado Springs
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 Colorado Springs
A local move inside Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs are Aurora (about 73 mi), Denver (about 74 mi), Fort Collins (about 139 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 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 |
| Albuquerque to Aurora, CO | ~392 mi | $1,764 – $2,352 |
Also moving to Colorado Springs: from Denver, CO, from Aurora, CO, from Fort Collins, CO, from Cheyenne, WY.
Albuquerque to Colorado Springs moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Albuquerque to Colorado Springs?
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 Albuquerque to Colorado Springs 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 Albuquerque to Colorado Springs?
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 Albuquerque to Colorado Springs?
Yes. Albuquerque is in New Mexico and Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 275 people a year (margin of error ±186) moved from Bernalillo County, which contains Albuquerque, to El Paso County, which contains Colorado Springs.
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.