Moving from Lubbock, TX to Albuquerque, NM
About 340 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 Lubbock, TX to Albuquerque, NM covers about 340 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,530 – $2,040 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 344 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 340 miles, about 6 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 $1,530 – $2,040. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 6 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Lubbock to Albuquerque
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,148 – $1,530 | $826 – $1,102 | $551 – $734 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,377 – $1,836 | $991 – $1,322 | $661 – $881 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,530 – $2,040 | $1,102 – $1,469 | $734 – $979 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,759 – $2,346 | $1,267 – $1,689 | $845 – $1,126 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,989 – $2,652 | $1,432 – $1,909 | $955 – $1,273 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,295 – $3,060 | $1,652 – $2,203 | $1,102 – $1,469 |
Transport only, for an estimated 340 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, Lubbock to Albuquerque
340 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,700. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,530 to $2,040, 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 Lubbock to Albuquerque
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 344 people a year (±338) moved from Lubbock County, TX, home to Lubbock, to Bernalillo County, NM, home to Albuquerque. Going the other way: about 187 people a year (±126). Movers from Lubbock County make up 1.2% 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 |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County, TX | 1,221 ±726 |
| Dallas County, TX | 772 ±208 |
| Hale County, TX | 657 ±303 |
| Harris County, TX | 656 ±276 |
| Collin County, TX | 555 ±338 |
| 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
4 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Lubbock (27 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 4 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 27.3% of their 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Guys MoversUSDOT 1931566 | Lubbock · 7 mi | 12 trucks | 7 | 20.0% of 5 |
| Byco Moving Or Tough Guy MovingUSDOT 1069251 | Lubbock · 2 mi | 5 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Hart Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 1825246 | Lubbock · 11 mi | 5 trucks | 5 | 50.0% of 4 |
| Product Relocators LLCUSDOT 2819703 | Lubbock · 2 mi | 1 truck | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
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 Lubbock to Albuquerque
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 340 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 Lubbock
All routes from Lubbock, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Lubbock to Amarillo, TX | ~132 mi | $594 – $792 |
| Lubbock to Arlington, TX | ~329 mi | $1,481 – $1,974 |
| Lubbock to El Paso, TX | ~344 mi | $1,548 – $2,064 |
| Lubbock to Dallas, TX | ~349 mi | $1,571 – $2,094 |
| Lubbock to McKinney, TX | ~353 mi | $1,589 – $2,118 |
| Lubbock to Austin, TX | ~388 mi | $1,746 – $2,328 |
| Lubbock to San Antonio, TX | ~407 mi | $1,832 – $2,442 |
| Lubbock to Houston, TX | ~542 mi | $2,439 – $3,252 |
Also moving to Albuquerque: from Santa Fe, NM, from Las Cruces, NM, from El Paso, TX, from Colorado Springs, CO.
Lubbock to Albuquerque moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Lubbock to Albuquerque?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 340 miles cost about $1,148 – $1,530 for a studio, $1,530 – $2,040 for a two-bedroom home and $1,759 – $2,346 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Lubbock to Albuquerque take?
The drive is about 6 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 Lubbock to Albuquerque?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $734 – $979 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,530 – $2,040 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,102 – $1,469.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Lubbock to Albuquerque?
Yes. Lubbock 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. 4 listed movers within 30 miles of Lubbock hold it.
How many people move from Lubbock to Albuquerque each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 344 people a year (margin of error ±338) moved from Lubbock County, which contains Lubbock, 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.