Moving from New Mexico to Mississippi
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Albuquerque and Jackson it is about 1,125 miles and 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,086 to 1,247 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.
- ~1,125 miAlbuquerque → Jackson
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,063+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from New Mexico to Mississippi in 2024 (Census estimate, ±226). Between Albuquerque and Jackson it is about 1,125 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,063 – $6,750 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 29 movers based in New Mexico hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Mexico to Mississippi
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±226). New Mexico is the 40th-largest of the 42 states sending people to Mississippi; Mississippi took in about 64,492 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | Neshoba County | 27 ±47* |
| Taos County | Yalobusha County | 27 ±43* |
| Lea County | Harrison County | 12 ±21* |
| Curry County | Harrison County | 9 ±19* |
| Santa Fe County | Lowndes County | 4 ±8* |
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. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Albuquerque to Jackson, 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 Mississippi.
Cost of moving from New Mexico to Mississippi
At about 1,125 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,063 – $6,750 for a two-bedroom home and $5,822 – $7,763 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,645 – $4,860; a freight trailer is $2,430 – $3,240.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,797 – $5,063 | $2,734 – $3,645 | $1,823 – $2,430 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,556 – $6,075 | $3,281 – $4,374 | $2,187 – $2,916 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,063 – $6,750 | $3,645 – $4,860 | $2,430 – $3,240 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,822 – $7,763 | $4,192 – $5,589 | $2,795 – $3,726 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,581 – $8,775 | $4,739 – $6,318 | $3,159 – $4,212 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,594 – $10,125 | $5,468 – $7,290 | $3,645 – $4,860 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,125 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 Mississippi
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe to Jackson | ~1,086 mi | 3–7 days | $4,887 – $6,516 | $5,620 – $7,493 |
| Albuquerque to Jackson | ~1,125 mi | 3–7 days | $5,063 – $6,750 | $5,822 – $7,763 |
| Las Cruces to Jackson | ~1,129 mi | 3–7 days | $5,081 – $6,774 | $5,843 – $7,790 |
| Santa Fe to Gulfport | ~1,214 mi | 7–14 days | $5,463 – $7,284 | $6,282 – $8,377 |
| Las Cruces to Gulfport | ~1,226 mi | 7–14 days | $5,517 – $7,356 | $6,345 – $8,459 |
| Albuquerque to Gulfport | ~1,247 mi | 7–14 days | $5,612 – $7,482 | $6,453 – $8,604 |
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 Mississippi end, 52 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Mississippi, moving costs in Mississippi, or the reverse trip, Mississippi 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 Mississippi moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Mexico to Mississippi?
Between the two states' main cities, Albuquerque and Jackson, the distance is about 1,125 miles. From our model that is $5,063 – $6,750 for a two-bedroom home and $5,822 – $7,763 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,645 – $4,860 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,430 – $3,240. Across the 6 city pairs we price between New Mexico and Mississippi, distances run from 1,086 to 1,247 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Mexico to Mississippi take?
Albuquerque to Jackson is 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Mexico to Mississippi?
Yes. A move from New Mexico into Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,430 – $3,240 for a two-bedroom home over 1,125 miles against $5,063 – $6,750 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,645 – $4,860, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Mexico to Mississippi each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±226) moved from New Mexico to Mississippi that year. That makes New Mexico the 40th-largest source of new residents for Mississippi among the states.