Mobile, AL

El Paso, TX → Mobile, AL · Long-distance move

Movers from El Paso to Mobile

About 1,280 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,000–$7,440, delivery in 3–7 days, 360 carriers on the El Paso side and 168 in Mobile.

  • 1,280 miroad distance
  • 22 h 46 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,000–$7,4402-bedroom estimate
Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,280 miles (1,084 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 46 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
360 (263 interstate)
Movers at destination
168 (103 interstate)

Reverse: Mobile → El Paso

Mobile sits about 1,280 miles east of El Paso, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Alabama 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 $5,000 to $7,440 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 22 h 46 min.

On the El Paso side there are 360 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (263 of them authorized for interstate work), and 168 around Mobile (103 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 Mobile.

El Paso has a population of about 683,012 and Mobile about 200,824. El Paso is considerably denser (2,627 people per square mile versus 1,341), 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 Alabama than in Texas, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Alabama does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from El Paso to Mobile

Full-service estimate for 1,280 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,000 $2,440 $2,970
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,000 $3,660 $4,460
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,000 $6,100 $7,440
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,000 $9,750 $11,900
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,000 $13,410 $16,360

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,770–$2,490

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

Portable container

$2,160–$3,180

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

Full-service mover

$5,000–$7,440

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 El Paso (origin)

Erives Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1807687
MC
657011
Based in
El Paso, TX 79915 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
420 trucks, 420 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

International Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2257332
MC
770314
Based in
El Paso, TX 79936 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Gx3 Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3214549
MC
1004644
Based in
Canutillo, TX 79835 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
78 trucks, 97 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Priority Freight Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
998388
MC
419934
Based in
El Paso, TX 79936 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

J J A Munoz Dist

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
820957
MC
361633
Based in
El Paso, TX 79915 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Agr Logistic Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3522507
MC
1385704
Based in
El Paso, TX 79911 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
27 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Jpn Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3536550
MC
1179245
Based in
El Paso, TX 79915 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Lechuga Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2364352
MC
810519
Based in
El Paso, TX 79922 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 360 movers in El Paso

Near Mobile (destination)

Wright Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
793730
MC
353905
Based in
Mobile, AL 36605 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
235 trucks, 208 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Taliyah Fast And Quick Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4286672
MC
1667253
Based in
Mobile, AL 36617 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
49 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Miami Warehouse Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
514855
MC
261707
Based in
Saraland, AL 36571 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Bay Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
273702
MC
186516
Based in
Mobile, AL 36610 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2908185
MC
979238
Based in
Mobile, AL 36693 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Vassel Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3420027
MC
1105291
Based in
Whistler, AL 36612 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Asap Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3284177
MC
1038846
Based in
Mobile, AL 36693 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Am Hot Shot Express L L C

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
979782
MC
409556
Based in
Theodore, AL 36582 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

All 168 movers in Mobile

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from El Paso to Mobile?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,000 to $2,970 for a studio, $3,000 to $4,460 for a one-bedroom, $5,000 to $7,440 for a two-bedroom, $8,000 to $11,900 for a three-bedroom and $11,000 to $16,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Mobile from El Paso?

About 1,280 road miles (1,084 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 46 min.

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 Texas into Alabama 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 El Paso to Mobile?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,770 to $2,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,160 to $3,180. 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 El Paso–Mobile corridor.