Santa Fe, NM

Aspen, CO → Santa Fe, NM · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Aspen to Santa Fe

About 293 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,660–$3,960, delivery in 1–3 days, 29 carriers on the Aspen side and 25 in Santa Fe.

  • 293 miroad distance
  • 5 h 45 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,660–$3,9602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 293 miles (249 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 45 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
29 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (11 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Fe → Aspen

Santa Fe sits about 293 miles south of Aspen, which makes this an interstate relocation from Colorado to New Mexico that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $2,660 to $3,960 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 45 min.

On the Aspen side there are 29 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 of them authorized for interstate work), and 25 around Santa Fe (11 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Santa Fe.

Aspen has a population of about 7,000 and Santa Fe about 90,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,813 and 1,675 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in New Mexico than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Aspen to Santa Fe

Full-service estimate for 293 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,240 $1,520 $1,850
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,600 $1,950 $2,380
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,660 $3,250 $3,960
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,260 $5,190 $6,340
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,860 $7,140 $8,710

Rental truck (DIY)

$450–$640

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,280–$1,880

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$2,660–$3,960

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Aspen, CO → Santa Fe, NM. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Aspen (origin)

Aspen Waste Services LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4333391
MC
1692201
Based in
Basalt, CO 81621 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Columbine Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
651463
Based in
Aspen, CO 81611 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Columbine Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3367776
Based in
Aspen, CO 81611 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Aspen Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1791781
Based in
Basalt, CO 81621 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Haul It All Store It All

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3309092
Based in
Snowmass, CO 81654 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Form 44 Construction Management

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4252901
Based in
Basalt, CO 81621 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Jmar Lewis Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1769840
Based in
Basalt, CO 81621 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Cadogan Tate Aspen

Licensed interstate
USDOT
888572
MC
392360
Based in
Carbondale, CO 81623 (18 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

All 29 movers in Aspen

Near Santa Fe (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3240298
MC
1017620
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Pro-Move Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3942498
MC
1464643
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Johnson Southwest Moving Systems

Licensed interstate
USDOT
496334
MC
256060
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Ahl

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
295148
MC
283301
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

J & L Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2475716
MC
856379
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Yanez Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3782449
MC
1354533
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Gonzales & Sons Trucking

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
626351
MC
330221
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Wilson Transfer & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1195329
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 25 movers in Santa Fe

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Aspen to Santa Fe?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,600 to $2,380 for a one-bedroom, $2,660 to $3,960 for a two-bedroom, $4,260 to $6,340 for a three-bedroom and $5,860 to $8,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Fe from Aspen?

About 293 road miles (249 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 45 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Colorado into New Mexico makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Aspen to Santa Fe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $450 to $640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,280 to $1,880. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Aspen–Santa Fe corridor.