($1,197+) Albuquerque, NM to Norfolk, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Albuquerque, NM to Norfolk, VA

For the 1,931-mile move from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Norfolk, Virginia, full-service movers cost between $2,749 and $11,953. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $275 - $1,832 (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 Albuquerque generally start around $185 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,749 - $5,841
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,917 - $8,569
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,796 - $11,953

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 Albuquerque to Norfolk.

Specialty moving services from Albuquerque, NM to Norfolk, VA

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

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association, the group most Virginia movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Albuquerque, NM to Norfolk, VA

Moving containers from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Norfolk, Virginia, cost between $1,588 and $5,800. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Albuquerque typically runs around $65/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,588 - $3,259
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,202 - $4,174
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,783 - $5,800

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $69 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $137 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $641 in Albuquerque, NM, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Norfolk, VA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Albuquerque to Norfolk?

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 Albuquerque, NM to Norfolk, VA

A rental truck for this 1,931-mile move from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Norfolk, Virginia, costs between $1,162 and $3,131. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $563 - $643
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Albuquerque daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,162 - $2,262
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,308 - $2,746
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,619 - $3,131

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $641.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $563 - $643 for the 1,931-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $55 and $298, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $137 per night for hotel stops on the 1,931-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $275 - $412.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Albuquerque to Norfolk?

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 Albuquerque, NM to Norfolk, VA

For larger DIY moves from Albuquerque, New Mexico, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Norfolk, Virginia.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,626 and $3,549.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,444 - $2,934
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,626 - $3,549
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,364 - $4,921

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $641.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $69 and $137 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Albuquerque to Norfolk?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. THE Tire Welder, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): THE Tire Welder, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Albuquerque, NM vs Norfolk, VA

Day-to-day costs in Norfolk are close to what you're used to in Albuquerque: cost of living index of 91 versus 92, with average rent of $1,500/mo compared to $1,250/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 43/100 and 28.28/100 in Albuquerque versus 46/100 and 41.9/100 in Norfolk.