The Best Long-Distance Movers in Albuquerque, NM
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The best long-distance mover in Albuquerque is TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.62/5) for in-state moves and Safeway Moving (4.9/5) for moves out of New Mexico, per moveBuddha's analysis of 16 New Mexico movers.
Who are the best interstate movers serving Albuquerque?
moveBuddha's top-rated interstate movers for Albuquerque residents moving out of New Mexico are Safeway Moving (4.9/5), American Van Lines (4.9/5), Allied Van Lines (4.2/5), Mayzlin Relocation (4.8/5), and North American Van Lines (4.8/5). National carriers operate dedicated long-haul networks, carry interstate FMCSA authority, and price moves by weight and mileage, the standard model for cross-state relocations.
Who are the best long-distance movers in Albuquerque for in-state moves?
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.62/5) is moveBuddha's top-rated Albuquerque-based mover for long-distance moves within New Mexico, followed by All My Sons Moving & Storage (4.52/5) and Albuquerque NM Movers (4.34/5). Of the 7 intrastate-capable movers serving Albuquerque, 7 offer full packing services, which can meaningfully reduce the physical load of a longer in-state move. Full rankings for local long-distance movers serving Albuquerque are listed below.
Below are moveBuddha's top picks for long-distance movers that serve Albuquerque but stay within New Mexico:
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK: 4.62 out of 5 stars
- All My Sons Moving & Storage: 4.52 out of 5 stars
- Albuquerque NM Movers: 4.34 out of 5 stars
- K & J'z Moving Inc: 4.34 out of 5 stars
- Albuquerque Discount Movers: 4.14 out of 5 stars
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has been in business for 8 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has about 79% positive reviews across roughly 275 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.6.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from TWO MEN AND A TRUCK.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Cedric and David were fantastic! Fast, efficient, and on time! Great logistical problem-solvers as well!"
"Nick, Henry, Miguel, and Faron moved my offices today from 3 locations to one space, and I couldn’t be more happy or satisfied with the experience! They were professional, kind, and intentional in all that they did."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. All My Sons Moving & Storage has been in business for 25 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like small-scale moving and international moving.
Review quality 4.6
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. All My Sons Moving & Storage has about 72% positive reviews across roughly 280 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 1.5.
Quote accuracy 3.8
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from All My Sons Moving & Storage, and All My Sons Moving & Storage makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. All My Sons Moving & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Our movers Jake F and Avante were excellent! They were friendly, quick and took very good care of our entire household items. Very professional and arrived right on schedule. Highly recommend them for sure!"
"All My Sons did an outstanding job! They communicated with kindness and clarity and then arrived on time. All four gentlemen were friendly and professional. They wrapped all my furniture thoroughly and paid attention to detail."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Albuquerque NM Movers has been in business for 57 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like international moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 3.8
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Albuquerque NM Movers has about 60% positive reviews across roughly 141 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.5.
Quote accuracy 3.7
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Albuquerque NM Movers.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Albuquerque NM Movers emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"The movers arrived on time, worked efficiently and professionally, and were friendly and courteous. Everything was in perfect condition. I highly recommend them."
"Rubel and his crew came on time, loaded the truck carefully and efficiently and delivered on the scheduled date and time. All items were handled perfectly."
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 4.7
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. K & J'z Moving Inc has been in business for 27 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. K & J'z Moving Inc has about 76% positive reviews across roughly 101 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.5.
Quote accuracy 3.7
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from K & J'z Moving Inc.
Customer service 4.1
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. K & J'z Moving Inc emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"I live alone and have never used movers until today and I can’t explain how EASY K&J made this experience! Not only are the staff helpful, gentle, and efficient they’re also friendly & comical. Overall they finished moving..."
"They wrapped my furniture in plastic to prevent any harm which I greatly appreciated. Their prices are stellar, about 1/4 of the cost of Two Men and a Truck."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Albuquerque Discount Movers has been in business for 35 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and intrastate moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Albuquerque Discount Movers has about 94% positive reviews across roughly 281 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.5.
Quote accuracy 3.7
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Albuquerque Discount Movers.
Customer service 4.1
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Albuquerque Discount Movers emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"The movers were friendly, fast, careful and went above and beyond to move my things."
"Tina was so friendly and professional on the phone, communication was excellent throughout the process, the pricing is competitive and movers were right on time."
What add-on services do Albuquerque movers offer?
Not every mover in Albuquerque offers specialty services. Based on moveBuddha's review of 7 Albuquerque movers, here is what is available and how often:
- Art handling: offered by 14.29% of Albuquerque movers, compared to 25.0% statewide and 45.83% nationally.
- Junk removal: offered by 14.29% of Albuquerque movers, compared to 37.5% statewide and 36.39% nationally.
- Fragile-only packing: offered by 14.29% of Albuquerque movers, compared to 31.25% statewide and 23.87% nationally.
- Storage: offered by 100.0% of Albuquerque movers, compared to 87.5% statewide and 84.85% nationally.
- Piano moving: offered by 57.14% of Albuquerque movers, compared to 62.5% statewide and 72.52% nationally.
Specialty service costs below use moveBuddha's pricing dataset adjusted for Albuquerque's cost of living.
Does Albuquerque have movers that offer art handling?
Art handling is available from 1 of 7 Albuquerque movers (14.29%), compared to 25.0% statewide and 45.83% nationally. Johnson Storage & Moving (4.48/5) rate highest for art handling in Albuquerque. Per-piece handling runs $46 to $460, with custom crates adding $138 to $184 per item.
| Art handling in Albuquerque | Details |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque movers offering this | 1 of 7 (14.29%) |
| New Mexico statewide | 4 of 16 (25.0%) |
| National average | 45.83% |
| Top-rated Albuquerque art movers | Johnson Storage & Moving |
| Per-piece handling fee | $46 to $460 |
| Custom crating per item | $138 to $184 |
Framed artwork and sculpture face 3 distinct risks in transit: UV exposure, humidity fluctuation, and impact fractures. Standard moving blankets mitigate only the third and only partially. Art movers use archival materials and custom crates sized to each piece to address all 3. Direct experience with the specific media, whether oil on canvas, bronze, or photography, matters more than general fine art credentials.
Does Albuquerque have movers that offer junk removal?
Junk removal is available from 1 of 7 Albuquerque movers (14.29%), compared to 37.5% statewide and 36.39% nationally. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.62/5) and Johnson Storage & Moving (4.48/5) rate highest for junk removal in Albuquerque. Standalone junk removal typically runs $138 to $460 per load.
| Junk removal in Albuquerque | Details |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque movers offering this | 1 of 7 (14.29%) |
| New Mexico statewide | 6 of 16 (37.5%) |
| National average | 36.39% |
| Top-rated Albuquerque junk removal movers | TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, Johnson Storage & Moving |
| Typical cost per load | $138 to $460 |
| Single large item | $69 to $138 |
Junk removal is most cost-effective when bundled with a move, since the crew is already on-site and items removed from the shipment lower the final billable weight. For electronics and appliances, confirm the mover follows local disposal regulations before booking, since fines for improper disposal can exceed the cost of the service itself.
Does Albuquerque have movers that offer fragile-only packing?
Fragile-only packing is available from 1 of 7 Albuquerque movers (14.29%), compared to 31.25% statewide and 23.87% nationally. Full professional packing runs $0.15 to $0.21 per pound; fragile-only packing covers dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps at a fraction of that total.
| Fragile-only packing in Albuquerque | Details |
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| Albuquerque movers offering this | 1 of 7 (14.29%) |
| New Mexico statewide | 5 of 16 (31.25%) |
| National average | 23.87% |
| Full professional packing rate | $0.15 to $0.21 per pound |
Dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps are the items most frequently damaged in transit and the ones that benefit most from professional packing materials and technique. Fragile-only packing covers those categories specifically, without the cost of a full-service contract. Before booking, confirm the mover's valuation policy covers fragile-only packed items, since some companies exclude liability for items their crew did not pack.
Does Albuquerque have movers that offer storage?
Storage is available from 7 of 7 Albuquerque movers (100.0%), compared to 87.5% statewide and 84.85% nationally. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.62/5) and All My Sons Moving & Storage (4.52/5) rate highest for storage in Albuquerque. Storage-in-transit runs about $0.50 per cubic foot per month, putting a 1-bedroom load (about 514 cu ft) at roughly $236/month.
| Storage in Albuquerque | Details |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque movers offering this | 7 of 7 (100.0%) |
| New Mexico statewide | 14 of 16 (87.5%) |
| National average | 84.85% |
| Top-rated Albuquerque storage movers | TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, All My Sons Moving & Storage |
| Storage-in-transit rate | About $0.50 per cubic foot per month |
| 1-bedroom monthly estimate (~514 cu ft) | $236 |
| 2-3 bedroom monthly estimate (~1,000 cu ft) | $460 |
Storage-in-transit is billed at roughly $0.50 per cubic foot per month. A 1-bedroom load at approximately 514 cubic feet runs about $236 per month. Confirm whether the mover bills from delivery to their warehouse or from the original pickup date, since the two methods produce different totals for the same storage window.
Does Albuquerque have movers that offer hot tub relocation?
No Albuquerque movers in moveBuddha's dataset currently offer hot tub relocation. Statewide, 2 of 16 New Mexico movers offer this service (12.5%), compared to 21.93% nationally. Green Apple Moving (4.28/5) is the top-rated New Mexico mover for hot tub relocation in moveBuddha's dataset and is an option for Albuquerque residents needing this service. Hot tub moves typically run $138 to $368 per item when bundled with a full-service move.
| Hot tub relocation in Albuquerque | Details |
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| Albuquerque movers offering this | 0 of 7 — no Albuquerque providers currently listed |
| New Mexico statewide | 2 of 16 (12.5%) |
| National average | 21.93% |
| Top-rated New Mexico statewide provider | Green Apple Moving (4.28/5) |
| Bundled with full-service move | $138 to $368 |
| Standalone hot tub move | $276 to $736 |
A standard hot tub weighs 500 to 1,000 lbs when empty and must be fully drained before pickup. Moving one requires a flatbed or specialized dolly, a crew of at least 3, and often a crane or lift gate if the unit is in a backyard with no direct truck access. Bundling hot tub service into a full-service move costs less than a standalone specialty carrier in most cases.
Does Albuquerque have movers that offer piano moving?
Piano moving is available from 4 of 7 Albuquerque movers (57.14%), compared to 62.5% statewide and 72.52% nationally. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.62/5) and All My Sons Moving & Storage (4.52/5) rate highest for piano moving in Albuquerque. A standalone piano move typically costs $736 to $3,220, depending on instrument type.
| Piano moving in Albuquerque | Details |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque movers offering this | 4 of 7 (57.14%) |
| New Mexico statewide | 10 of 16 (62.5%) |
| National average | 72.52% |
| Top-rated Albuquerque piano movers | TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, All My Sons Moving & Storage |
| Upright piano | $736 to $1,380 |
| Baby grand piano | $1,104 to $2,300 |
| Grand piano | $1,656 to $3,220 |
Piano moving is a distinct skill set. Uprights run 400 to 800 lbs and grands exceed 1,200 lbs, and both require piano boards, straps, and padded blankets that standard crews do not carry. Structural damage to a soundboard or cabinet is not covered under released-value protection at $0.60 per pound, making full valuation coverage worth requesting specifically for the instrument. Bundling piano moving into a full-service household move is typically the most cost-effective approach.
Who are the best movers in Albuquerque for small long-distance moves?
All My Sons Moving & Storage leads Albuquerque's small-move providers with a 4.52/5 moveBuddha score, followed by K & J'z Moving Inc at 4.34/5. DIY options like moving containers and rental trucks reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving and are worth comparing for loads under 3,000 pounds.
What are the best moving containers for long-distance moves from Albuquerque?
Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5), U-Pack (5.0/5), and MovingYourself (5.0/5) are moveBuddha's top-rated container options for moves out of Albuquerque. Moving containers reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, making them the most cost-effective option for Albuquerque residents who can handle their own loading and unloading. Container pricing varies by distance, container size, and the number of units required, so use the moveBuddha cost calculator to compare quotes for your specific move before committing to a provider.
What are the best labor-only movers in Albuquerque?
5 of 7 Albuquerque movers (71.43%) offer labor-only services, compared to 68.75% statewide and 54.55% nationally. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.62/5) is moveBuddha's top-rated labor-only mover in Albuquerque, followed by K & J'z Moving Inc (4.34/5). Labor-only movers handle loading and unloading without providing a truck, making them the right fit for Albuquerque residents who plan to drive themselves or who have rented their own vehicle. Combining a labor-only crew with a rental truck or moving container reduces total move cost by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, based on moveBuddha's pricing dataset.
What are the best moving truck rentals for long-distance Albuquerque moves?
Budget Truck Rental, Penske Truck Rental, and U-Haul Truck Rental are moveBuddha's top-rated rental truck options for a DIY move out of Albuquerque. A truck rental is the cheapest way to move out of state for those willing to handle both the loading and the driving. For moves over 500 miles, a local mover and a national mover price a rental truck the same, so distance alone does not change which provider to choose. Use the moveBuddha cost calculator to compare total DIY costs against container and full-service quotes before committing.
How much does it cost to hire long-distance movers in Albuquerque?
Moving costs across New Mexico range from $297 for a studio (2 movers, 3 hours at $112/hour) to $2,643 for a 5+ bedroom home (5 movers, 10 hours), according to moveBuddha's analysis of New Mexico mover quotes. The table below shows New Mexico statewide averages by home size. Your actual cost in Albuquerque will vary based on distance, access conditions, and your mover's pricing model.
Use our free moving cost calculator to get a personalized estimate for your move. For a full cost breakdown specific to Albuquerque, see our guide on moving costs in Albuquerque.
| Home size | Estimated interstate cost from New Mexico* |
|---|---|
| Studio apartment | $297 |
| 1-bedroom home or apartment | $409 |
| 2-bedroom home or apartment | $655 |
| 3-bedroom home | $1,502 |
| 4-bedroom home | $1,721 |
| 5+ bedroom home | $2,643 |
*Estimated costs above are based on varying types of moves that cross state lines in New Mexico. All exceed 150 miles, but might remain below 1,500. Your price depends on inventory, distance, timing, service level, and more.
Data reflects New Mexico statewide averages based on moveBuddha's analysis of mover quotes collected.
What affects moving costs in Albuquerque?
Here are some additional cost considerations for your long-distance Albuquerque move:
- Distance: The farther you move from Albuquerque, the more you pay. A short intrastate move costs far less than a cross-country relocation. Once you cross state lines, pricing structure changes entirely and costs rise considerably.
- Home size and weight: Movers price local moves by the hour and interstate moves by total shipment weight. Downsizing before your move reduces both your bill and your packing time.
- Move type: Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most. DIY options like rental trucks or moving containers reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service, according to moveBuddha data.
- Add-on services: Professional packing adds an average of $0.15–$0.21 per pound. Shuttle service, if required, adds $0.08–$0.12 per pound with minimums often starting around $200.
- Timing: Summer moves (May through September) carry the highest rates. Mid-month and mid-week bookings are consistently cheaper than weekend or month-end dates.
FAQs about the best long-distance movers in Albuquerque
What should I know about mover licensing before leaving Albuquerque?
Interstate movers in Albuquerque are required to hold a USDOT number and maintain active FMCSA registration before hauling goods across state lines. Of the 7 movers moveBuddha tracks in Albuquerque, 6 carry that federal authorization. All companies recommended on this page are fully licensed. Verify any mover's credentials in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's database before signing a contract.
The FMCSA's Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move outlines the consumer protections and mover obligations that govern every interstate shipment.
Should I use a local company or a national company when moving out of Albuquerque?
For moves within New Mexico, a local moving company in Albuquerque is the more budget-friendly option. moveBuddha has reviewed 7 movers in Albuquerque, with 6 licensed for interstate routes. The standout options are highlighted on this page.
If the destination is outside New Mexico, national movers cost more but bring proven cross-state logistics, an advantage that matters most when route complexity and distance are both high.
When is the cheapest time of year to move away from Albuquerque?
Late fall and early winter are the lowest-demand months for movers in Albuquerque. With average winter lows around 24°F, fewer residents choose to move, mover capacity is higher, and quote flexibility increases. That is the best window to negotiate your rate. Booking in November or December typically means shorter lead times and more pricing flexibility than peak-season summer moves.
What are the cheapest ways to move out of Albuquerque?
For most people leaving the Burque, a DIY approach is the most cost-effective option, particularly for moves within 50 miles. moveBuddha's data shows that rental trucks and moving containers cost roughly 30% less than full-service movers on comparable routes. The go-to choices are a rental truck like U-Haul or a moving container such as PODS. See our full breakdown in the guide to the cheapest ways to move out of state.
