Athens, GA → Las Cruces, NM · Cross-country move

Movers from Athens to Las Cruces

About 1,601 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,780–$8,600, delivery in 5–10 days, 312 carriers on the Athens side and 27 in Las Cruces.

1,601 miroad distance
28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$5,780–$8,6002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Athens, Georgia
To: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Road distance: ≈ 1,601 miles (1,357 straight-line)
Drive time: 28 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 312 (166 interstate)
Movers at destination: 27 (21 interstate)

Reverse: Las Cruces → Athens

Moving from Athens to Las Cruces is a cross-country move of roughly 1,601 road miles, heading west from Georgia to New Mexico.

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 $5,780 to $8,600 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 28 hours (4 driving days).

On the Athens side there are 312 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (166 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Las Cruces (21 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 Las Cruces.

Athens has a population of about 128,612 and Las Cruces about 116,978. Las Cruces is the denser city (1,448 people per square mile versus 1,095 in Athens), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Athens to Las Cruces

Full-service estimate for 1,601 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,310	$2,820	$3,440
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,470	$4,230	$5,160
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,780	$7,050	$8,600
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,250	$11,280	$13,760
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,720	$15,510	$18,920

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,250–$3,170

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

Portable container

$2,450–$3,600

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

Full-service mover

$5,780–$8,600

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Athens (origin)

Lindsay Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 830257
MC: 468785
Based in: Bogart, GA 30622 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (706) 549-8902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Keeling Group LLC

USDOT: 1142555
MC: 454168
Based in: Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (706) 227-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

University Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gee Transport INC

USDOT: 864502
MC: 667732
Based in: Athens, GA 30607 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (706) 353-1141 Route Verify on FMCSA

Puff Land

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Crawford Handling LLC

USDOT: 4253552
MC: 1649165
Based in: Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (706) 201-6674 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wood Truck Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1810822
MC: 676733
Based in: Athens, GA 30607 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (706) 354-8948 Route Verify on FMCSA

Duncan Transportation Service LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2056835
MC: 719961
Based in: Bogart, GA 30622 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (706) 424-6740 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Albany

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sullivan Brothers Ventures INC

USDOT: 4339831
MC: 1728857
Based in: Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (229) 329-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cooper Transport Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3965988
MC: 1480525
Based in: Athens, GA 30601 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (706) 352-1434 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 312 movers in Athens

Near Las Cruces (destination)

Mesilla Valley Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mvt Services LLC

USDOT: 270179
MC: 186190
Based in: Las Cruces, NM 88007 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,650 trucks, 2,033 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (915) 791-4000 Route Verify on FMCSA

G Sandoval Construction INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1191115
MC: 1058687
Based in: Las Cruces, NM 88001 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (575) 649-0942 Route Verify on FMCSA

To Be Determined - Tbd

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Asap Auto Fair Detailing LLC

USDOT: 4524673
MC: 1793226
Based in: Las Cruces, NM 88001 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 9 trucks
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (575) 329-9518 Route Verify on FMCSA

D K E LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1590985
MC: 588762
Based in: Las Cruces, NM 88005 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (575) 639-0232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ready Set Go Moving & Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Graciela Perez

USDOT: 2573469
MC: 899783
Based in: Las Cruces, NM 88001 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (575) 680-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Voyage Moving LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2902870
MC: 20175
Based in: Las Cruces, NM 88001 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (915) 861-3494 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delgado'S Trucking

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Jose Manuel Delgado

USDOT: 1258541
Based in: Mesilla Park, NM 88047 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (575) 649-6869 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mtrk Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4396881
MC: 1731489
Based in: Las Cruces, NM 88001 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (575) 888-7388 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Las Cruces

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Athens to Las Cruces?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,310 to $3,440 for a studio, $3,470 to $5,160 for a one-bedroom, $5,780 to $8,600 for a two-bedroom, $9,250 to $13,760 for a three-bedroom and $12,720 to $18,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Las Cruces from Athens?

About 1,601 road miles (1,357 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Georgia 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 Athens to Las Cruces?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,250 to $3,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,450 to $3,600. 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 Athens–Las Cruces corridor.