($358+) Colorado Springs, CO to Albuquerque, NM Movers

Full-service moving costs from Colorado Springs, CO to Albuquerque, NM

For the 379-mile move from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Albuquerque, New Mexico, full-service movers cost between $1,218 and $7,691. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $308 - $2,056 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Colorado Springs generally start around $250 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Colorado Springs to Albuquerque:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,218 - $4,120
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,986 - $5,342
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,029 - $7,691

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Colorado Springs to Albuquerque.

Specialty moving services from Colorado Springs, CO to Albuquerque, NM

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Colorado Springs movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Albuquerque, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Colorado Springs to Albuquerque?

Movers licensed to operate in New Mexico are typically members of the New Mexico Warehousemen’s Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

How much do local movers cost in Colorado Springs, CO?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Colorado Springs to Albuquerque with a local mover averages $1,967 - $5,289. For moves under 500 miles, local movers in Colorado Springs, CO can be a smart choice. Many use hourly pricing models that may reduce your total compared to what a national carrier would charge, and tighter coverage areas often mean faster turnaround and more hands-on communication.

That said, licensing requirements still apply. Make sure any company you're considering is properly licensed for interstate moves for the route you need.

Moving container costs from Colorado Springs, CO to Albuquerque, NM

Moving containers from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Albuquerque, New Mexico, cost between $928 and $3,071. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Colorado Springs costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Colorado Springs to Albuquerque:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $928 - $1,698
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,258 - $2,202
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,573 - $3,071

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $720 in Colorado Springs, CO. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $77 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $154 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Albuquerque, NM, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Colorado Springs to Albuquerque?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Colorado Springs, CO to Albuquerque, NM

Renting a moving truck for the 379-mile move from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Albuquerque, New Mexico, costs between $380 and $1,010, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $124 - $142
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Colorado Springs daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Colorado Springs to Albuquerque based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $380 - $643
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $401 - $787
• 4+ bedrooms: $494 - $1,010

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $154 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $67 and $334 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $124 - $142 in fuel for the 379-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $720 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Colorado Springs to Albuquerque?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Colorado Springs, CO to Albuquerque, NM

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Albuquerque, New Mexico, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $930 and $1,854.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Colorado Springs to Albuquerque:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $851 - $1,514
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $930 - $1,854
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,271 - $2,434

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Colorado Springs, Colorado, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $720.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $77 - $154 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Colorado Springs to Albuquerque?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Associated Corporation (4.8/5 stars): Associated Corporation is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Colorado Springs, CO vs Albuquerque, NM

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Albuquerque, side by side with Colorado Springs on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.