Moving from Albuquerque, NM to Santa Fe, NM
At about 67 miles, Albuquerque to Santa Fe is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. At 67 miles the drive is on the clock too — about an hour each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee.
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 Santa Fe, NM covers about 67 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $445 – $719 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 1,331 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 67 miles, crews cover Albuquerque to Santa Fe in a single day — about an hour on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- about an hour
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Albuquerque to Santa Fe
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Albuquerque to Santa Fe
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $37–$46 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $445 to $719. The 67 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. 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 Santa Fe
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,331 people a year (±344) moved from Bernalillo County, NM, home to Albuquerque, to Santa Fe County, NM, home to Santa Fe. Going the other way: about 1,333 people a year (±484). Movers from Bernalillo County make up 17.9% of the 7,425 people a year who moved into Santa Fe County from another county or state.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Bernalillo County, NM | 1,331 ±344 |
| Doña Ana County, NM | 324 ±171 |
| Rio Arriba County, NM | 322 ±216 |
| Travis County, TX | 197 ±200 |
| Sandoval County, NM | 177 ±72 |
Licensed movers at each end
28 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Albuquerque. 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 Santa Fe end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Santa Fe: Delancey Street Moving & Transporation (San Juan Pueblo, 10 trucks), Johnson Southwest Moving Systems (Santa Fe, 5 trucks), Wilson Transfer & Storage Inc (Santa Fe, 4 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in New Mexico, so New Mexico rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which New Mexico licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside New Mexico, so your protection on this 67-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Albuquerque to Santa Fe
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $37 to $46 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
Arriving in Santa Fe
A local move inside Santa Fe later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $719 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,317 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Santa Fe are Albuquerque (about 67 mi), Colorado Springs (about 263 mi), Amarillo (about 272 mi).
Other routes from Albuquerque
All routes from Albuquerque, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Albuquerque to Aurora, CO | ~392 mi | $1,764 – $2,352 |
Also moving to Santa Fe: from Las Cruces, NM, from El Paso, TX.
Albuquerque to Santa Fe moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Albuquerque to Santa Fe?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $445 – $719; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $741 – $1,317. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 67 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Albuquerque to Santa Fe take?
One day. The drive is about an hour, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Albuquerque to Santa Fe?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 67 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Albuquerque to Santa Fe an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in New Mexico, so the move is regulated by New Mexico rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever New Mexico requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Albuquerque to Santa Fe each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,331 people a year (margin of error ±344) moved from Bernalillo County, which contains Albuquerque, to Santa Fe County, which contains Santa Fe.
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.