Burbank, CA → Santa Fe, NM · Long-distance move
About 833 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,610–$6,860, delivery in 2–5 days, 896 carriers on the Burbank side and 25 in Santa Fe.
The route from Burbank, CA to Santa Fe, NM covers roughly 833 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,610 to $6,860 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 15 h 4 min.
On the Burbank side there are 896 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (350 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.
Burbank has a population of about 102,988 and Santa Fe about 90,000. Burbank is considerably denser (6,204 people per square mile versus 1,675), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in New Mexico than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,840 | $2,250 | $2,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,760 | $3,370 | $4,110 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,610 | $5,620 | $6,860 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,370 | $8,990 | $10,970 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,140 | $12,360 | $15,080 |
$1,160–$1,630
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,760–$2,590
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,610–$6,860
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Burbank, CA → Santa Fe, NM. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC
Legal name: Zurich Transport LLC
Legal name: Tmt Santa Fe LLC
Legal name: Santa Fe Storage LLC
Legal name: Johnson Southwest Moving Systems LLC
Legal name: Art Handlers LTD
Legal name: Jose Antonio Leon
Legal name: Frank Gonzales
Legal name: Donald R Wilson
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,840 to $2,740 for a studio, $2,760 to $4,110 for a one-bedroom, $4,610 to $6,860 for a two-bedroom, $7,370 to $10,970 for a three-bedroom and $10,140 to $15,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 833 road miles (706 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 4 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.
Yes. Crossing from California 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,160 to $1,630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,760 to $2,590. 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.
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 Burbank–Santa Fe corridor.