Moving from Albuquerque, NM to El Paso, TX
About 268 miles across a state line, from New Mexico into Texas, 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 El Paso, TX covers about 268 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,206 – $1,608 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 332 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 268 miles, about 5 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 $1,206 – $1,608. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 5 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Albuquerque to El Paso
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $905 – $1,206 | $651 – $868 | $434 – $579 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,085 – $1,447 | $781 – $1,042 | $521 – $695 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,206 – $1,608 | $868 – $1,158 | $579 – $772 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,387 – $1,849 | $999 – $1,331 | $666 – $888 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,568 – $2,090 | $1,129 – $1,505 | $753 – $1,003 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,809 – $2,412 | $1,302 – $1,737 | $868 – $1,158 |
Transport only, for an estimated 268 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 El Paso
268 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,340. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,206 to $1,608, 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 El Paso
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 332 people a year (±217) moved from Bernalillo County, NM, home to Albuquerque, to El Paso County, TX, home to El Paso. Going the other way: about 401 people a year (±264). Movers from Bernalillo County make up 1.0% of the 34,794 people a year who moved into El Paso County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 12,504 people a year (±2,684) moving from New Mexico to Texas and about 13,543 people a year (±3,249) from Texas to New Mexico — a net gain for New Mexico of about 1,039 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 |
|---|---|
| Doña Ana County, NM | 1,824 ±529 |
| Bexar County, TX | 1,599 ±476 |
| Dallas County, TX | 1,466 ±523 |
| Ector County, TX | 1,100 ±376 |
| Travis County, TX | 819 ±560 |
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 El Paso end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of El Paso: Summit Moving & Storage (El Paso, 20 trucks), A-1 Freeman Moving and Storage El Paso LLC (El Paso, 11 trucks), Daniel's Moving & Storage Inc (El Paso, 11 trucks), Super Good Movers LLC (El Paso, 8 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from New Mexico into Texas, 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 El Paso
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 268 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 El Paso
A local move inside El Paso later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from El Paso are Las Cruces (about 49 mi), Albuquerque (about 268 mi), Tucson (about 309 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 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 |
| Albuquerque to Aurora, CO | ~392 mi | $1,764 – $2,352 |
Also moving to El Paso: from Las Cruces, NM, from Tucson, AZ, from Lubbock, TX, from Phoenix, AZ.
Albuquerque to El Paso moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Albuquerque to El Paso?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 268 miles cost about $905 – $1,206 for a studio, $1,206 – $1,608 for a two-bedroom home and $1,387 – $1,849 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Albuquerque to El Paso take?
The drive is about 5 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 El Paso?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $579 – $772 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,206 – $1,608 with full-service movers; a moving container is $868 – $1,158.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Albuquerque to El Paso?
Yes. Albuquerque is in New Mexico and El Paso is in Texas, 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 El Paso each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 332 people a year (margin of error ±217) moved from Bernalillo County, which contains Albuquerque, to El Paso County, which contains El Paso.
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.