($768+) Missoula, MT to Albuquerque, NM Movers

Full-service moving costs from Missoula, MT to Albuquerque, NM

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,120-mile move from Missoula, Montana, to Albuquerque, New Mexico, with costs ranging from $2,600 - $10,264. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $314 - $2,092. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Missoula and Albuquerque. Local movers in Missoula typically start around $342 as a base rate plus $150/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,600 - $5,909
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,089 - $7,248
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,158 - $10,264

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 Missoula to Albuquerque.

Specialty moving services from Missoula, MT to Albuquerque, NM

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Missoula 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 Missoula to Albuquerque?

New Mexico Warehousemen’s Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in New Mexico, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Missoula, MT to Albuquerque, NM

Moving containers from Missoula, Montana, to Albuquerque, New Mexico, cost between $1,227 and $4,426. 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 Missoula typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,227 - $2,385
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,694 - $3,125
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,267 - $4,426

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Missoula, MT, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $732, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $78 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $157 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Missoula, MT, and Albuquerque, NM, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Missoula 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 Missoula, MT to Albuquerque, NM

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,120 miles from Missoula, Montana, to Albuquerque, New Mexico, running $753 - $1,950. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $373 - $426
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Missoula daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $753 - $1,475
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $838 - $1,619
• 4+ bedrooms: $962 - $1,950

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $157 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Missoula, Montana, usually costs about $732 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,120-mile drive falls between $373 and $426, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $52 and $314 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Missoula 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 Missoula, MT 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 Missoula, Montana, 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,302 and $2,500.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,138 - $2,020
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,302 - $2,500
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,778 - $3,369

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 Missoula, Montana, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $732.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $78 and $157 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Missoula to Albuquerque?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Jones Bros Trucking (4.58/5 stars): Jones Bros Trucking is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Missoula, MT 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 Missoula 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.