Farmington, NM → Durango, CO · Local move

Movers from Farmington to Durango

About 46 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,240–$1,850, delivery in 0–1 days, 18 carriers on the Farmington side and 21 in Durango.

46 miroad distance
1 h 26 mindriving time
0–1 daysdelivery window
$1,240–$1,8502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Farmington, New Mexico
To: Durango, Colorado
Road distance: ≈ 46 miles (39 straight-line)
Drive time: 1 h 26 min
Delivery window: 0–1 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 18 (10 interstate)
Movers at destination: 21 (10 interstate)

Reverse: Durango → Farmington

Moving from Farmington to Durango is a local move of roughly 46 road miles, heading northeast from New Mexico to Colorado.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 26 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,240 and $1,850, before packing or storage.

On the Farmington side there are 18 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (10 of them authorized for interstate work), and 21 around Durango (10 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 Durango.

Farmington has a population of about 46,000 and Durango about 20,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,353 and 1,293 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Colorado is a higher-cost state than New Mexico, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Farmington to Durango

Full-service estimate for 46 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$670	$820	$1,000
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$780	$950	$1,160
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,240	$1,520	$1,850
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,910	$2,330	$2,840
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,830	$3,450	$4,210

Rental truck (DIY)

$200–$280

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

Portable container

$1,060–$1,560

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

Full-service mover

$1,240–$1,850

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Farmington (origin)

Real Mojo LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3407421
MC: 1097825
Based in: Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (505) 947-0874 Route Verify on FMCSA

Desert Wind Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: James Earnest Crawley Sr

USDOT: 1547269
MC: 575049
Based in: Flora Vista, NM 87415 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (505) 328-1270 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Throttle Hotshot LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4113688
MC: 1571779
Based in: Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (505) 787-1987 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mi-Box

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jumbo INC

USDOT: 2197486
MC: 762577
Based in: Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (505) 860-4837 Route Verify on FMCSA

Move Somethin LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4345820
MC: 1698556
Based in: Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (917) 538-5809 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crazy Jjj'S Hot Shot Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1043152
MC: 436625
Based in: Flora Vista, NM 87415 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (505) 486-4820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ray Bradshaw Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Ray Bradshaw

USDOT: 602854
MC: 475333
Based in: Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (505) 333-7344 Route Verify on FMCSA

McAdam Service & Trucking INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1088138
Based in: Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (505) 327-3804 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 18 movers in Farmington

Near Durango (destination)

McKee Cattle Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1678358
MC: 1098617
Based in: Durango, CO 81303 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (970) 749-4819 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bob'S Backhoe Service

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Bob D Creed

USDOT: 1274510
Based in: Durango, CO 81303 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (970) 259-8457 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & M Construction & Excavation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Andy Weber

USDOT: 774005
MC: 349665
Based in: Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 (44 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (970) 749-4568 Route Verify on FMCSA

Army Ant Moving Durango Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Green Apple Moving LLC

USDOT: 2303164
MC: 787466
Based in: Durango, CO 81301 (19 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (505) 404-7755 Route Verify on FMCSA

Durango Trash Panda LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4278120
MC: 1662560
Based in: Hesperus, CO 81326 (16 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (918) 260-0846 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wayne'S Towing & Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4015525
MC: 1572441
Based in: Durango, CO 81301 (19 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (970) 769-9150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jm Partners

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maxco

USDOT: 1037203
MC: 927485
Based in: Ignacio, CO 81137 (21 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (970) 749-9219 Route Verify on FMCSA

High Mountain Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4378958
MC: 1716216
Based in: Durango, CO 81301 (19 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (970) 279-8322 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 21 movers in Durango

Tips for this move

Keep essentials (chargers, documents, medication) in your own car rather than on the truck.
Ask for an hourly quote with a not-to-exceed cap; local crews in Farmington bill from the moment they leave the warehouse.
Reserve loading-zone parking or a building elevator in advance—waiting time is billable.
Move on a weekday if you can; weekend and month-end slots fill first and cost more.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Farmington to Durango?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $670 to $1,000 for a studio, $780 to $1,160 for a one-bedroom, $1,240 to $1,850 for a two-bedroom, $1,910 to $2,840 for a three-bedroom and $2,830 to $4,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Durango from Farmington?

About 46 road miles (39 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 26 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New Mexico into Colorado 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 Farmington to Durango?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $200 to $280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,060 to $1,560. 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 Farmington–Durango corridor.