Moving from Albuquerque, NM to Las Vegas, NV
About 563 miles across a state line, from New Mexico into Nevada, 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 Las Vegas, NV covers about 563 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,534 – $3,378 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 374 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 563 miles between New Mexico and Nevada, 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 $2,534 – $3,378 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 10 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Albuquerque to Las Vegas
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,900 – $2,534 | $1,368 – $1,824 | $912 – $1,216 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,280 – $3,040 | $1,642 – $2,189 | $1,094 – $1,459 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,534 – $3,378 | $1,824 – $2,432 | $1,216 – $1,621 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,914 – $3,885 | $2,098 – $2,797 | $1,398 – $1,865 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,294 – $4,391 | $2,371 – $3,162 | $1,581 – $2,108 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,800 – $5,067 | $2,736 – $3,648 | $1,824 – $2,432 |
Transport only, for an estimated 563 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 Las Vegas
563 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,815. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,534 to $3,378, 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 Las Vegas
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 374 people a year (±246) moved from Bernalillo County, NM, home to Albuquerque, to Clark County, NV, home to Las Vegas. Going the other way: about 269 people a year (±207). Movers from Bernalillo County make up 0.4% of the 101,870 people a year who moved into Clark County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,320 people a year (±968) moving from New Mexico to Nevada and about 898 people a year (±544) from Nevada to New Mexico — a net gain for Nevada of about 422 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 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 12,873 ±1,782 |
| Honolulu County, HI | 3,034 ±811 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 2,998 ±761 |
| Riverside County, CA | 2,651 ±799 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 2,648 ±750 |
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 Las Vegas end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Las Vegas: Us Safe Moving LLC (Las Vegas, 25 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Las Vegas LLC (North Las Vegas, 18 trucks), Royal Moving and Storage LLC (Henderson, 16 trucks), Ace World Wide of Nevada (North Las Vegas, 14 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from New Mexico into Nevada, 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 Las Vegas
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 563 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Las Vegas
A local move inside Las Vegas later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Las Vegas are Paradise (about 7 mi), Spring Valley (about 9 mi), North Las Vegas (about 11 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 Las Vegas: from Moreno Valley, CA, from Lancaster, CA, from Anaheim, CA, from Bakersfield, CA.
Albuquerque to Las Vegas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Albuquerque to Las Vegas?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 563 miles cost about $1,900 – $2,534 for a studio, $2,534 – $3,378 for a two-bedroom home and $2,914 – $3,885 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Albuquerque to Las Vegas take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 10 hours of driving), 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 Las Vegas?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,216 – $1,621 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,534 – $3,378 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,824 – $2,432.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Albuquerque to Las Vegas?
Yes. Albuquerque is in New Mexico and Las Vegas is in Nevada, 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 Las Vegas each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 374 people a year (margin of error ±246) moved from Bernalillo County, which contains Albuquerque, to Clark County, which contains Las Vegas.
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.