($344+) Colorado Springs, CO to Albuquerque, NM Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 379-mile move from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Albuquerque, New Mexico, with prices running from $1,050 - $6,977. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $308 - $2,056 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Colorado Springs and Albuquerque are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Colorado Springs movers tend to run around $250 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,050 - $3,886
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,765 - $5,136
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,032 - $6,977

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: 64% of Colorado Springs movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Albuquerque, 62% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against 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 $1,835 - $5,341. 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 $902 and $2,814. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Albuquerque. If you go over that window, storage in Colorado Springs adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $902 - $1,633
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,142 - $2,076
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,438 - $2,814

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Colorado Springs, CO and Albuquerque, NM. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $720 in Colorado Springs, CO, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $77 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $154 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

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

Plan on $344 - $889 for a rental moving truck on the 379-mile route from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Albuquerque, New Mexico. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• 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: $344 - $626
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $382 - $780
• 4+ bedrooms: $461 - $889

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $124 - $142 for the 379-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for about 5 hours typically costs around $720.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 379-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $154 per night, adding $308 - $463 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $51 and $308.

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 a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Albuquerque, New Mexico. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $932 and $1,645.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $771 - $1,371
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $932 - $1,645
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,258 - $2,097

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $77 - $154 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Colorado Springs, Colorado, typically costs $720.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

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.

Our take

A move from Colorado Springs, CO, to Albuquerque, NM, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,050 - $6,977 on the 379-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $902 - $2,814, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $344 - $889. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $1,765 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include SunBridge Healthcare and Khi.