Moving from New Mexico to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Albuquerque and Phoenix it is about 384 miles and about 7 hours; the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 286 to 445 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~384 miAlbuquerque → Phoenix
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,728+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 7,401 people moved from New Mexico to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,551), and about 3,394 went the other way. Between Albuquerque and Phoenix it is about 384 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,728 – $2,304 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 29 movers based in New Mexico hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Mexico to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 7,401 people a year (±2,551), against about 3,394 (±1,092) from Arizona to New Mexico, so Arizona gains about 4,007 people a year on this exchange. New Mexico is the 9th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Arizona; Arizona took in about 234,819 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | Maricopa County | 1,287 ±508 |
| Bernalillo County | Pima County | 688 ±629 |
| McKinley County | Maricopa County | 520 ±281 |
| Doña Ana County | Maricopa County | 517 ±258 |
| Sandoval County | Maricopa County | 415 ±275 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides.
Albuquerque to Phoenix, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between New Mexico and Arizona.
Cost of moving from New Mexico to Arizona
At about 384 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,728 – $2,304 for a two-bedroom home and $1,987 – $2,650 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,244 – $1,659; a freight trailer is $829 – $1,106.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,296 – $1,728 | $933 – $1,244 | $622 – $829 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,555 – $2,074 | $1,120 – $1,493 | $746 – $995 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,728 – $2,304 | $1,244 – $1,659 | $829 – $1,106 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,987 – $2,650 | $1,431 – $1,908 | $954 – $1,272 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,246 – $2,995 | $1,617 – $2,157 | $1,078 – $1,438 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,592 – $3,456 | $1,866 – $2,488 | $1,244 – $1,659 |
Transport only, for an estimated 384 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.
City-to-city routes from New Mexico to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces to Tucson | ~286 mi | 1–3 days | $1,287 – $1,716 | $1,480 – $1,973 |
| Las Cruces to Gilbert | ~345 mi | 1–3 days | $1,553 – $2,070 | $1,785 – $2,380 |
| Las Cruces to Chandler | ~352 mi | 1–3 days | $1,584 – $2,112 | $1,822 – $2,429 |
| Las Cruces to Mesa | ~353 mi | 1–3 days | $1,589 – $2,118 | $1,827 – $2,436 |
| Las Cruces to Tempe | ~359 mi | 1–3 days | $1,616 – $2,154 | $1,858 – $2,477 |
| Las Cruces to Scottsdale | ~361 mi | 1–3 days | $1,625 – $2,166 | $1,868 – $2,491 |
| Albuquerque to Gilbert | ~368 mi | 1–3 days | $1,656 – $2,208 | $1,904 – $2,539 |
| Albuquerque to Mesa | ~370 mi | 1–3 days | $1,665 – $2,220 | $1,915 – $2,553 |
| Albuquerque to Tucson | ~370 mi | 1–3 days | $1,665 – $2,220 | $1,915 – $2,553 |
| Las Cruces to Phoenix | ~370 mi | 1–3 days | $1,665 – $2,220 | $1,915 – $2,553 |
| Albuquerque to Scottsdale | ~374 mi | 1–3 days | $1,683 – $2,244 | $1,935 – $2,581 |
| Albuquerque to Chandler | ~376 mi | 1–3 days | $1,692 – $2,256 | $1,946 – $2,594 |
| Albuquerque to Tempe | ~377 mi | 1–3 days | $1,697 – $2,262 | $1,951 – $2,601 |
| Albuquerque to Phoenix | ~384 mi | 1–3 days | $1,728 – $2,304 | $1,987 – $2,650 |
| Santa Fe to Gilbert | ~430 mi | 3–7 days | $1,935 – $2,580 | $2,225 – $2,967 |
| Santa Fe to Mesa | ~432 mi | 3–7 days | $1,944 – $2,592 | $2,236 – $2,981 |
| Santa Fe to Scottsdale | ~435 mi | 3–7 days | $1,958 – $2,610 | $2,251 – $3,001 |
| Santa Fe to Tucson | ~437 mi | 3–7 days | $1,967 – $2,622 | $2,261 – $3,015 |
| Santa Fe to Chandler | ~438 mi | 3–7 days | $1,971 – $2,628 | $2,267 – $3,022 |
| Santa Fe to Tempe | ~439 mi | 3–7 days | $1,976 – $2,634 | $2,272 – $3,029 |
| Santa Fe to Phoenix | ~445 mi | 3–7 days | $2,003 – $2,670 | $2,303 – $3,070 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in New Mexico
15 of the 29 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 56 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 31 vehicle inspections (19.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 56 driver inspections (21.4%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready Set Go Moving & Van LinesLas Cruces, NM · USDOT 2573469 | 13 | 2 of 8 | 0 of 13 |
| Two Men and A TruckAlbuquerque, NM · USDOT 2907535 | 10 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 10 |
| Pt Moving SystemsAlamogordo, NM · USDOT 952110 | 6 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| Prorelo IncAlbuquerque, NM · USDOT 2391081 | 5 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 5 |
| Albuquerque Moving and Storage Company IncAlbuquerque, NM · USDOT 95947 | 4 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| K & J'Z MovingAlbuquerque, NM · USDOT 1674023 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
50 listed household-goods carriers are based in New Mexico, 29 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New Mexico directory ranks them. At the Arizona end, 366 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Arizona, moving costs in Arizona, or the reverse trip, Arizona to New Mexico. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from New Mexico
New Mexico to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Mexico to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Albuquerque and Phoenix, the distance is about 384 miles. From our model that is $1,728 – $2,304 for a two-bedroom home and $1,987 – $2,650 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,244 – $1,659 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $829 – $1,106. Across the 21 city pairs we price between New Mexico and Arizona, distances run from 286 to 445 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Mexico to Arizona take?
Albuquerque to Phoenix is about 7 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Mexico to Arizona?
Yes. A move from New Mexico into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 50 listed movers based in New Mexico, 29 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New Mexico.
What is the cheapest way to move from New Mexico to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $829 – $1,106 for a two-bedroom home over 384 miles against $1,728 – $2,304 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,244 – $1,659, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Mexico to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 7,401 people (±2,551) moved from New Mexico to Arizona that year, against about 3,394 (±1,092) from Arizona to New Mexico. That makes New Mexico the 9th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.