($547+) San Diego, CA to Albuquerque, NM Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Diego, CA to Albuquerque, NM

For the 770-mile move from San Diego, California, to Albuquerque, New Mexico, full-service movers cost between $1,240 and $8,617. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $389 - $2,596 (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 San Diego generally start around $226 plus $200 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,240 - $4,713
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,490 - $5,702
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,281 - $8,617

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 San Diego to Albuquerque.

Specialty moving services from San Diego, CA to Albuquerque, NM

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego, CA to Albuquerque, NM

Moving containers from San Diego, California, to Albuquerque, New Mexico, cost between $1,085 and $3,816. 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 San Diego adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,085 - $1,932
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,492 - $2,875
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,867 - $3,816

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $97 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $195 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Albuquerque, NM, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $909 in San Diego, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers San Diego 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 San Diego, CA to Albuquerque, NM

A rental truck for this 770-mile move from San Diego, California, to Albuquerque, New Mexico, costs between $570 and $1,573. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $318 - $363
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• San Diego daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $570 - $1,029
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $632 - $1,259
• 4+ bedrooms: $724 - $1,573

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $195 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 $84 and $422 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $318 - $363 in fuel for the 770-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $909 in San Diego, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from San Diego 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 San Diego, CA to Albuquerque, NM

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from San Diego, California, 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 $1,103 and $2,143.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,026 - $1,758
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,103 - $2,143
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,555 - $2,878

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In San Diego, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $909.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $97 - $195 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 San Diego to Albuquerque?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Fast Transportation (4.34/5 stars): Fast Transportation is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: San Diego, CA 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 San Diego 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.