Grand Forks, ND → Santa Fe, NM · Long-distance move

Movers from Grand Forks to Santa Fe

About 1,134 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,760–$7,080, delivery in 3–7 days, 40 carriers on the Grand Forks side and 25 in Santa Fe.

1,134 miroad distance
20 h 15 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,760–$7,0802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Grand Forks, North Dakota
To: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Road distance: ≈ 1,134 miles (961 straight-line)
Drive time: 20 h 15 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 40 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination: 25 (11 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Fe → Grand Forks

The route from Grand Forks, ND to Santa Fe, NM covers roughly 1,134 miles by road, a southwest-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 $4,760 to $7,080 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 20 h 15 min.

On the Grand Forks side there are 40 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 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.

Grand Forks has a population of about 59,000 and Santa Fe about 90,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,037 and 1,675 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Grand Forks to Santa Fe

Full-service estimate for 1,134 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,900	$2,320	$2,830
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,850	$3,480	$4,250
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,760	$5,800	$7,080
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,610	$9,280	$11,320
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,470	$12,760	$15,570

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,620–$2,280

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

Portable container

$2,030–$2,990

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

Full-service mover

$4,760–$7,080

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 Grand Forks (origin)

Freightex Freight Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2387910
MC: 816635
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (701) 757-1170 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hawkes Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 460295
MC: 475583
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (701) 775-5156 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spicer Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bruce Spicer Mark Spicer Brad Spicer Cliff Spicer

USDOT: 237868
MC: 157037
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (701) 772-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Horizon Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3312635
MC: 1052564
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58201 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (701) 772-2620 Route Verify on FMCSA

Senske & Son

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Senske & Son Transfer Co

USDOT: 125571
MC: 158090
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (701) 746-6472 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lunseth Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3330680
MC: 1061342
Based in: Manvel, ND 58256 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (701) 741-3340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Whalen'S Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Whalens INC

USDOT: 35282
MC: 101940
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (701) 775-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pearl Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: David L Schmidt

USDOT: 1796422
MC: 653647
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (218) 779-8423 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 40 movers in Grand Forks

Near Santa Fe (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Santa Fe LLC

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

Call (505) 702-4735 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pro-Move Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Santa Fe Storage LLC

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

Call (505) 471-3434 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Southwest Moving Systems

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Johnson Southwest Moving Systems LLC

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

Call (505) 473-3576 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ahl

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Art Handlers LTD

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

Call (505) 982-0228 Route Verify on FMCSA

J & L Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jose Antonio Leon

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

Call (615) 389-3543 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (505) 204-4510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gonzales & Sons Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Frank Gonzales

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

Call (505) 470-4296 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wilson Transfer & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Donald R Wilson

USDOT: 1195329
Based in: Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (505) 471-6611 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 25 movers in Santa Fe

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Grand Forks to Santa Fe?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,900 to $2,830 for a studio, $2,850 to $4,250 for a one-bedroom, $4,760 to $7,080 for a two-bedroom, $7,610 to $11,320 for a three-bedroom and $10,470 to $15,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Fe from Grand Forks?

About 1,134 road miles (961 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 15 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 North Dakota 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 Grand Forks to Santa Fe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,620 to $2,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,030 to $2,990. 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 Grand Forks–Santa Fe corridor.