Moving from New Mexico to Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Albuquerque and Houston it is about 878 miles and 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving); the 48 city pairs we price between the two states run from 49 to 929 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.
- ~878 miAlbuquerque → Houston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,951+2-bedroom, movers
- 48City routes priced
In short
About 12,504 people moved from New Mexico to Texas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,684), and about 13,543 went the other way. Between Albuquerque and Houston it is about 878 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,951 – $5,268 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 29 movers based in New Mexico hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New Mexico to Texas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 12,504 people a year (±2,684), against about 13,543 (±3,249) from Texas to New Mexico, so Texas loses about 1,039 people a year on this exchange. New Mexico is the 16th-largest of the 50 states sending people to Texas; Texas took in about 556,156 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Doña Ana County | El Paso County | 1,824 ±529 |
| Bernalillo County | Travis County | 444 ±231 |
| Bernalillo County | El Paso County | 332 ±217 |
| Doña Ana County | Lubbock County | 306 ±261 |
| Los Alamos County | Travis County | 300 ±402* |
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 Houston, 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 Texas.
Cost of moving from New Mexico to Texas
At about 878 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,951 – $5,268 for a two-bedroom home and $4,544 – $6,058 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,845 – $3,793; a freight trailer is $1,896 – $2,529.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,963 – $3,951 | $2,134 – $2,845 | $1,422 – $1,896 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,556 – $4,741 | $2,560 – $3,414 | $1,707 – $2,276 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,951 – $5,268 | $2,845 – $3,793 | $1,896 – $2,529 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,544 – $6,058 | $3,271 – $4,362 | $2,181 – $2,908 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,136 – $6,848 | $3,698 – $4,931 | $2,465 – $3,287 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,927 – $7,902 | $4,267 – $5,689 | $2,845 – $3,793 |
Transport only, for an estimated 878 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 Texas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 10 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces to El Paso | ~49 mi | Same day | $445 – $719 | $741 – $1,317 |
| Albuquerque to El Paso | ~268 mi | 1–3 days | $1,206 – $1,608 | $1,387 – $1,849 |
| Santa Fe to Amarillo | ~272 mi | 1–3 days | $1,224 – $1,632 | $1,408 – $1,877 |
| Albuquerque to Amarillo | ~318 mi | 1–3 days | $1,431 – $1,908 | $1,646 – $2,194 |
| Santa Fe to Lubbock | ~318 mi | 1–3 days | $1,431 – $1,908 | $1,646 – $2,194 |
| Santa Fe to El Paso | ~319 mi | 1–3 days | $1,436 – $1,914 | $1,651 – $2,201 |
| Albuquerque to Lubbock | ~340 mi | 1–3 days | $1,530 – $2,040 | $1,759 – $2,346 |
| Las Cruces to Lubbock | ~346 mi | 1–3 days | $1,557 – $2,076 | $1,791 – $2,387 |
| Las Cruces to Amarillo | ~405 mi | 3–7 days | $1,823 – $2,430 | $2,096 – $2,794 |
| Las Cruces to San Antonio | ~618 mi | 3–7 days | $2,781 – $3,708 | $3,198 – $4,264 |
| Santa Fe to Fort Worth | ~620 mi | 3–7 days | $2,790 – $3,720 | $3,209 – $4,278 |
| Santa Fe to Arlington | ~634 mi | 3–7 days | $2,853 – $3,804 | $3,281 – $4,375 |
| Las Cruces to Laredo | ~637 mi | 3–7 days | $2,867 – $3,822 | $3,296 – $4,395 |
| Santa Fe to Irving | ~639 mi | 3–7 days | $2,876 – $3,834 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| Las Cruces to Fort Worth | ~642 mi | 3–7 days | $2,889 – $3,852 | $3,322 – $4,430 |
| Las Cruces to Austin | ~643 mi | 3–7 days | $2,894 – $3,858 | $3,328 – $4,437 |
| Santa Fe to Plano | ~647 mi | 3–7 days | $2,912 – $3,882 | $3,348 – $4,464 |
| Santa Fe to McKinney | ~648 mi | 3–7 days | $2,916 – $3,888 | $3,353 – $4,471 |
| Albuquerque to Fort Worth | ~650 mi | 3–7 days | $2,925 – $3,900 | $3,364 – $4,485 |
| Santa Fe to Dallas | ~652 mi | 3–7 days | $2,934 – $3,912 | $3,374 – $4,499 |
| Las Cruces to Arlington | ~658 mi | 3–7 days | $2,961 – $3,948 | $3,405 – $4,540 |
| Santa Fe to Garland | ~658 mi | 3–7 days | $2,961 – $3,948 | $3,405 – $4,540 |
| Albuquerque to Arlington | ~665 mi | 3–7 days | $2,993 – $3,990 | $3,441 – $4,588 |
| Las Cruces to Irving | ~667 mi | 3–7 days | $3,002 – $4,002 | $3,452 – $4,602 |
| Albuquerque to Irving | ~671 mi | 3–7 days | $3,020 – $4,026 | $3,472 – $4,630 |
| Las Cruces to Dallas | ~679 mi | 3–7 days | $3,056 – $4,074 | $3,514 – $4,685 |
| Albuquerque to Plano | ~681 mi | 3–7 days | $3,065 – $4,086 | $3,524 – $4,699 |
| Albuquerque to McKinney | ~683 mi | 3–7 days | $3,074 – $4,098 | $3,535 – $4,713 |
| Las Cruces to Plano | ~683 mi | 3–7 days | $3,074 – $4,098 | $3,535 – $4,713 |
| Albuquerque to Dallas | ~684 mi | 3–7 days | $3,078 – $4,104 | $3,540 – $4,720 |
| Las Cruces to McKinney | ~689 mi | 3–7 days | $3,101 – $4,134 | $3,566 – $4,754 |
| Las Cruces to Garland | ~690 mi | 3–7 days | $3,105 – $4,140 | $3,571 – $4,761 |
| Albuquerque to Garland | ~692 mi | 3–7 days | $3,114 – $4,152 | $3,581 – $4,775 |
| Santa Fe to Austin | ~705 mi | 3–7 days | $3,173 – $4,230 | $3,648 – $4,864 |
| Santa Fe to San Antonio | ~714 mi | 3–7 days | $3,213 – $4,284 | $3,695 – $4,927 |
| Albuquerque to Austin | ~717 mi | 3–7 days | $3,227 – $4,302 | $3,710 – $4,947 |
| Albuquerque to San Antonio | ~718 mi | 3–7 days | $3,231 – $4,308 | $3,716 – $4,954 |
| Las Cruces to Corpus Christi | ~749 mi | 3–7 days | $3,371 – $4,494 | $3,876 – $5,168 |
| Las Cruces to McAllen | ~774 mi | 3–7 days | $3,483 – $4,644 | $4,005 – $5,341 |
| Albuquerque to Laredo | ~781 mi | 3–7 days | $3,515 – $4,686 | $4,042 – $5,389 |
| Santa Fe to Laredo | ~790 mi | 3–7 days | $3,555 – $4,740 | $4,088 – $5,451 |
| Las Cruces to Houston | ~814 mi | 3–7 days | $3,663 – $4,884 | $4,212 – $5,617 |
| Santa Fe to Houston | ~860 mi | 3–7 days | $3,870 – $5,160 | $4,450 – $5,934 |
| Santa Fe to Corpus Christi | ~865 mi | 3–7 days | $3,893 – $5,190 | $4,476 – $5,968 |
| Albuquerque to Corpus Christi | ~866 mi | 3–7 days | $3,897 – $5,196 | $4,482 – $5,975 |
| Albuquerque to Houston | ~878 mi | 3–7 days | $3,951 – $5,268 | $4,544 – $6,058 |
| Albuquerque to McAllen | ~920 mi | 3–7 days | $4,140 – $5,520 | $4,761 – $6,348 |
| Santa Fe to McAllen | ~929 mi | 3–7 days | $4,181 – $5,574 | $4,808 – $6,410 |
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 Texas end, 2,409 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Texas, moving costs in Texas, or the reverse trip, Texas 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 Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Mexico to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Albuquerque and Houston, the distance is about 878 miles. From our model that is $3,951 – $5,268 for a two-bedroom home and $4,544 – $6,058 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,845 – $3,793 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,896 – $2,529. Across the 48 city pairs we price between New Mexico and Texas, distances run from 49 to 929 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New Mexico to Texas take?
Albuquerque to Houston is 2 days on the road (about 16 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 Texas?
Yes. A move from New Mexico into Texas 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 Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,896 – $2,529 for a two-bedroom home over 878 miles against $3,951 – $5,268 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,845 – $3,793, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New Mexico to Texas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 12,504 people (±2,684) moved from New Mexico to Texas that year, against about 13,543 (±3,249) from Texas to New Mexico. That makes New Mexico the 16th-largest source of new residents for Texas among the states.