Moving from Las Cruces, NM to El Paso, TX
At about 49 miles, Las Cruces to El Paso 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 49 miles the drive is on the clock too — under an hour each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee. It does cross a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply even though the job is priced like a local one.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Las Cruces, NM to El Paso, TX covers about 49 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 1,824 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 49 miles, crews cover Las Cruces to El Paso in a single day — under 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
- under an hour
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Las Cruces to El Paso
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, Las Cruces to El Paso
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $37–$46 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $445 to $719. The 49 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 Las Cruces to El Paso
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,824 people a year (±529) moved from Doña Ana County, NM, home to Las Cruces, to El Paso County, TX, home to El Paso. Going the other way: about 2,703 people a year (±730). Movers from Doña Ana County make up 5.2% of the 34,794 people a year who moved into El Paso County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| El Paso County, TX | 1,824 ±529 |
| Bernalillo County, NM | 878 ±426 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 517 ±258 |
| Otero County, NM | 339 ±201 |
| Santa Fe County, NM | 324 ±171 |
| 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
7 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Las Cruces. 2 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 25.0% of their 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ready Set Go Moving & Van LinesUSDOT 2573469 | Las Cruces · 2 mi | 3 trucks | 13 | 25.0% of 8 |
| Voyage Moving LLCUSDOT 2902870 | Las Cruces · 2 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Big Guys MoversUSDOT 3246051 | Las Cruces · 19 mi | 2 trucks | 2 | — |
| Smooth Moves RelocationUSDOT 4274000 | Las Cruces · 13 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| The Moving CompanyUSDOT 1258594 | Las Cruces · 13 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Boyd Moving and LogisticsUSDOT 3140028 | Chaparral · 29 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
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
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 49-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 Las Cruces to El Paso
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 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 Las Cruces
All routes from Las Cruces, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces to Albuquerque, NM | ~223 mi | $1,004 – $1,338 |
| Las Cruces to Santa Fe, NM | ~278 mi | $1,251 – $1,668 |
| Las Cruces to Tucson, AZ | ~286 mi | $1,287 – $1,716 |
| Las Cruces to Gilbert, AZ | ~345 mi | $1,553 – $2,070 |
| Las Cruces to Denver, CO | 614 mi | $2,763 – $3,684 |
| Las Cruces to Los Angeles, CA | 762 mi | $3,429 – $4,572 |
| Las Cruces to Atlanta, GA | 1,462 mi | $6,579 – $8,772 |
| Las Cruces to Chicago, IL | 1,466 mi | $6,597 – $8,796 |
Also moving to El Paso: from Albuquerque, NM, from Tucson, AZ, from Lubbock, TX, from Phoenix, AZ.
Las Cruces to El Paso moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Las Cruces to El Paso?
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 49 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Las Cruces to El Paso take?
One day. The drive is under 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 Las Cruces to El Paso?
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 49 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Las Cruces to El Paso 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 Las Cruces to El Paso each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,824 people a year (margin of error ±529) moved from Doña Ana County, which contains Las Cruces, 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.