Moving from El Paso, TX to Albuquerque, NM
About 268 miles across a state line, from Texas into New Mexico, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from El Paso, TX to Albuquerque, NM covers about 268 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,206 – $1,608 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 401 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 268 miles, about 5 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,206 – $1,608. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 5 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from El Paso to Albuquerque
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $905 – $1,206 | $651 – $868 | $434 – $579 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,085 – $1,447 | $781 – $1,042 | $521 – $695 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,206 – $1,608 | $868 – $1,158 | $579 – $772 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,387 – $1,849 | $999 – $1,331 | $666 – $888 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,568 – $2,090 | $1,129 – $1,505 | $753 – $1,003 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,809 – $2,412 | $1,302 – $1,737 | $868 – $1,158 |
Transport only, for an estimated 268 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, El Paso to Albuquerque
268 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,340. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,206 to $1,608, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from El Paso to Albuquerque
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 401 people a year (±264) moved from El Paso County, TX, home to El Paso, to Bernalillo County, NM, home to Albuquerque. Going the other way: about 332 people a year (±217). Movers from El Paso County make up 1.4% of the 28,780 people a year who moved into Bernalillo County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 13,543 people a year (±3,249) moving from Texas to New Mexico and about 12,504 people a year (±2,684) from New Mexico to Texas — a net gain for New Mexico of about 1,039 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Doña Ana County, NM | 2,703 ±730 |
| Bexar County, TX | 2,198 ±752 |
| Fort Bend County, TX | 1,504 ±541 |
| Harris County, TX | 1,091 ±473 |
| Travis County, TX | 807 ±225 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Sandoval County, NM | 2,650 ±577 |
| Valencia County, NM | 2,102 ±605 |
| Santa Fe County, NM | 1,333 ±484 |
| Doña Ana County, NM | 878 ±426 |
| San Juan County, NM | 814 ±462 |
Licensed movers at each end
8 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of El Paso (30 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 5 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 9.1% of their 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Moving & StorageUSDOT 156523 | El Paso · 9 mi | 20 trucks | 15 | 10.0% of 10 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of El Paso LLCUSDOT 2385862 | El Paso · 10 mi | 7 trucks | 16 | 0.0% of 15 |
| John Ferguson Moving & StorageUSDOT 1886547 | El Paso · 5 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | 100.0% of 1 |
| Master Movers CorporationUSDOT 75065 | El Paso · 8 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Faith Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 2046148 | El Paso · 9 mi | 4 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| RLM Moving LLCUSDOT 1936544 | El Paso · 7 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Albuquerque end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Albuquerque: Two Men and A Truck (Albuquerque, 21 trucks), Albuquerque Moving and Storage Company Inc (Albuquerque, 15 trucks), Buehler Moving of New Mexico LLC (Albuquerque, 12 trucks), Prorelo Inc (Albuquerque, 12 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas into New Mexico, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book El Paso to Albuquerque
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 268 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Albuquerque
A local move inside Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque are Santa Fe (about 67 mi), Las Cruces (about 223 mi), El Paso (about 268 mi).
Other routes from El Paso
All routes from El Paso, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso to Las Cruces, NM | ~49 mi | $445 – $733 |
| El Paso to Tucson, AZ | ~309 mi | $1,391 – $1,854 |
| El Paso to Santa Fe, NM | ~319 mi | $1,436 – $1,914 |
| El Paso to Lubbock, TX | ~344 mi | $1,548 – $2,064 |
| El Paso to Phoenix, AZ | ~403 mi | $1,814 – $2,418 |
| El Paso to Colorado Springs, CO | ~580 mi | $2,610 – $3,480 |
| El Paso to San Antonio, TX | ~585 mi | $2,633 – $3,510 |
| El Paso to Austin, TX | ~615 mi | $2,768 – $3,690 |
Also moving to Albuquerque: from Santa Fe, NM, from Las Cruces, NM, from Colorado Springs, CO, from Lubbock, TX.
El Paso to Albuquerque moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from El Paso to Albuquerque?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 268 miles cost about $905 – $1,206 for a studio, $1,206 – $1,608 for a two-bedroom home and $1,387 – $1,849 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from El Paso to Albuquerque take?
The drive is about 5 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from El Paso to Albuquerque?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $579 – $772 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,206 – $1,608 with full-service movers; a moving container is $868 – $1,158.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for El Paso to Albuquerque?
Yes. El Paso is in Texas and Albuquerque is in New Mexico, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 8 listed movers within 30 miles of El Paso hold it.
How many people move from El Paso to Albuquerque each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 401 people a year (margin of error ±264) moved from El Paso County, which contains El Paso, to Bernalillo County, which contains Albuquerque.
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.