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Rio Rancho, NM

Elk Grove, CA → Rio Rancho, NM · Long-distance move

Movers from Elk Grove to Rio Rancho

About 990 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,030–$7,490, delivery in 2–5 days, 571 carriers on the Elk Grove side and 56 in Rio Rancho.

  • 990 miroad distance
  • 17 h 46 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $5,030–$7,4902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 990 miles (839 straight-line)
Drive time
17 h 46 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
571 (310 interstate)
Movers at destination
56 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Rio Rancho → Elk Grove

The route from Elk Grove, CA to Rio Rancho, NM covers roughly 990 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 $5,030 to $7,490 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 17 h 46 min.

On the Elk Grove side there are 571 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (310 of them authorized for interstate work), and 56 around Rio Rancho (30 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 Rio Rancho.

Elk Grove has a population of about 185,007 and Rio Rancho about 114,419. Elk Grove is considerably denser (4,193 people per square mile versus 1,006), 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.

Cost of moving from Elk Grove to Rio Rancho

Full-service estimate for 990 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,010 $2,460 $3,000
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,020 $3,680 $4,490
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,030 $6,140 $7,490
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,060 $9,820 $11,990
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,080 $13,510 $16,480

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,470–$2,070

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

Portable container

$1,900–$2,800

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

Full-service mover

$5,030–$7,490

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

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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 Elk Grove (origin)

Skylink Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2147715
MC
799201
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95827 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (916) 668-4250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grocery Outlet

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Grocery Outlet INC

USDOT
700726
MC
1528623
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95826 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (510) 338-4218 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rotex Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1352052
MC
515740
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95827 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (916) 363-3115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kolesnikov Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2884674
MC
968513
Based in
Carmichael, CA 95608 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (916) 882-3917 Route Verify on FMCSA

On The Spot Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3468186
MC
1134665
Based in
Elk Grove, CA 95624 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
33 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (916) 995-9808 Route Verify on FMCSA

Colonial Van & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2973
MC
127007
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95828 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (916) 381-1372 Route Verify on FMCSA

Greenline Express Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1454615
MC
549687
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95815 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (916) 744-2811 Route Verify on FMCSA

North American Carrier INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2340489
MC
799192
Based in
Elk Grove, CA 95624 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (916) 800-1009 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 571 movers in Elk Grove

Near Rio Rancho (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kirk Moving Company LLC

USDOT
2907535
MC
978867
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87107 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (319) 461-6567 Route Verify on FMCSA

Albuquerque Moving And Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
95947
MC
121026
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87113 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (505) 823-1441 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Home

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Afc Acquisition Corp

USDOT
95864
MC
487378
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87107 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (505) 761-3285 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Mexico Van Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: New Mexico Van Lines INC

USDOT
337290
MC
169871
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87113 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (505) 823-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ar Fast Lane Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2480299
MC
858314
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87114 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (505) 459-2515 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pbf Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Paul B Fastnacht LLC

USDOT
2836224
MC
948981
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87120 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Route Verify on FMCSA

J & E Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: J & E Towing LLC

USDOT
1449256
MC
547656
Based in
Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (505) 350-1116 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Albuquerque

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Quick N Easy Moving Of Albuquerque LLC

USDOT
2276015
MC
779896
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87107 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 56 movers in Rio Rancho

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Elk Grove to Rio Rancho?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,010 to $3,000 for a studio, $3,020 to $4,490 for a one-bedroom, $5,030 to $7,490 for a two-bedroom, $8,060 to $11,990 for a three-bedroom and $11,080 to $16,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rio Rancho from Elk Grove?

About 990 road miles (839 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 46 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Elk Grove to Rio Rancho?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,470 to $2,070 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,900 to $2,800. 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 Elk Grove–Rio Rancho corridor.