Albuquerque, NM

Grand Prairie, TX → Albuquerque, NM · Long-distance move

Movers from Grand Prairie to Albuquerque

About 680 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,680–$5,470, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,899 carriers on the Grand Prairie side and 129 in Albuquerque.

  • 680 miroad distance
  • 12 h 25 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,680–$5,4702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 680 miles (577 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 25 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,899 (756 interstate)
Movers at destination
129 (72 interstate)

Reverse: Albuquerque → Grand Prairie

Moving from Grand Prairie to Albuquerque is a long-distance move of roughly 680 road miles, heading west from Texas to New Mexico.

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 $3,680 to $5,470 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 12 h 25 min.

On the Grand Prairie side there are 1,899 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (756 of them authorized for interstate work), and 129 around Albuquerque (72 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 Albuquerque.

Grand Prairie has a population of about 209,434 and Albuquerque about 556,588. The two cities have comparable density (2,701 and 3,014 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that New Mexico does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Grand Prairie to Albuquerque

Full-service estimate for 680 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,470 $1,790 $2,190
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,210 $2,690 $3,280
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,680 $4,480 $5,470
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,880 $7,170 $8,750
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,090 $9,860 $12,030

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,000–$1,410

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

Portable container

$1,630–$2,390

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

Full-service mover

$3,680–$5,470

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 Grand Prairie (origin)

Poly Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
160955
MC
180584
Based in
Grand Prairie, TX 75051 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
412 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Value Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
822809
MC
364675
Based in
Dallas, TX 75211 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
305 trucks, 345 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Aburo Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3508894
MC
1160787
Based in
Arlington, TX 76011 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All Time Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2475440
MC
856231
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Saw Transit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2927239
MC
987973
Based in
Pantego, TX 76013 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
135 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Arsh Brothers Inc

Interstate carrier
USDOT
6172104
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
124 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Milan Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2393479
MC
822800
Based in
Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Jetex Freight LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1580734
MC
585393
Based in
Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
79 trucks, 266 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 1,899 movers in Grand Prairie

Near Albuquerque (destination)

Zanios Foods

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2049756
MC
936475
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87121 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
48 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2907535
MC
978867
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87107 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

American Home

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
95864
MC
487378
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87107 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Albuquerque Moving And Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
95947
MC
121026
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87113 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Prorelo INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2391081
MC
821866
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87102 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Buehler Moving Of New Mexico LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4490870
MC
1776976
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87102 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

New Mexico Van Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
337290
MC
169871
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87113 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Ar Fast Lane Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2480299
MC
858314
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87114 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

All 129 movers in Albuquerque

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Grand Prairie to Albuquerque?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,470 to $2,190 for a studio, $2,210 to $3,280 for a one-bedroom, $3,680 to $5,470 for a two-bedroom, $5,880 to $8,750 for a three-bedroom and $8,090 to $12,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Albuquerque from Grand Prairie?

About 680 road miles (577 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 25 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 Texas 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 Prairie to Albuquerque?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,000 to $1,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,630 to $2,390. 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 Prairie–Albuquerque corridor.