Santa Fe, NM

Auburn, AL → Santa Fe, NM · Long-distance move

Movers from Auburn to Santa Fe

About 1,402 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,170–$7,690, delivery in 3–7 days, 77 carriers on the Auburn side and 25 in Santa Fe.

  • 1,402 miroad distance
  • 24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,170–$7,6902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,402 miles (1,188 straight-line)
Drive time
24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
77 (40 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (11 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Fe → Auburn

Santa Fe sits about 1,402 miles west of Auburn, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alabama to New Mexico that most movers classify as a 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 $5,170 to $7,690 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 24 hours (3 driving days).

On the Auburn side there are 77 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (40 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.

Auburn has a population of about 80,000 and Santa Fe about 90,000. Santa Fe is the denser city (1,675 people per square mile versus 1,219 in Auburn), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Auburn to Santa Fe

Full-service estimate for 1,402 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,070 $2,520 $3,080
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,100 $3,780 $4,620
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,170 $6,310 $7,690
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,270 $10,090 $12,310
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,370 $13,870 $16,920

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,040–$2,880

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

Portable container

$2,270–$3,340

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

Full-service mover

$5,170–$7,690

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Auburn (origin)

Lambert Transfer And Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
105783
MC
60083
Based in
Opelika, AL 36801 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1416474
MC
524357
Based in
Auburn, AL 36832 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Room2room Movers Auburn LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4551493
MC
1807653
Based in
Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Wise Guys Moving LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3141732
MC
99697
Based in
Opelika, AL 36801 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Retriever Transport LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4092410
MC
1559321
Based in
Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Calixto & Sons Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4471066
MC
1764614
Based in
Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Randy Cottier

Interstate carrier
USDOT
915147
Based in
Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

J&ew Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1452911
MC
549044
Based in
Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 77 movers in Auburn

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 Auburn to Santa Fe?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,070 to $3,080 for a studio, $3,100 to $4,620 for a one-bedroom, $5,170 to $7,690 for a two-bedroom, $8,270 to $12,310 for a three-bedroom and $11,370 to $16,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Fe from Auburn?

About 1,402 road miles (1,188 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Alabama 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 Auburn to Santa Fe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,040 to $2,880 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,270 to $3,340. 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 Auburn–Santa Fe corridor.