Long Beach, CA → Rio Rancho, NM · Long-distance move

Movers from Long Beach to Rio Rancho

About 780 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,460–$6,640, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,558 carriers on the Long Beach side and 56 in Rio Rancho.

780 miroad distance
14 h 9 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,460–$6,6402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Long Beach, California
To: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Road distance: ≈ 780 miles (661 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 9 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 1,558 (664 interstate)
Movers at destination: 56 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Rio Rancho → Long Beach

Moving from Long Beach to Rio Rancho is a long-distance move of roughly 780 road miles, heading east from California 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 $4,460 to $6,640 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 14 h 9 min.

On the Long Beach side there are 1,558 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (664 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.

Long Beach has a population of about 450,469 and Rio Rancho about 114,419. Long Beach is considerably denser (9,206 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 Long Beach to Rio Rancho

Full-service estimate for 780 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,790	$2,180	$2,660
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,680	$3,270	$3,990
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,460	$5,440	$6,640
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,140	$8,710	$10,630
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,820	$11,980	$14,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,100–$1,550

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

Portable container

$1,720–$2,520

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

Full-service mover

$4,460–$6,640

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 Long Beach (origin)

Ecology Auto Parts INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 629013
MC: 324282
Based in: Cerritos, CA 90703 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 676 trucks, 580 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (562) 921-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2247083
Based in: Buena Park, CA 90620 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (800) 858-9889 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elite Logistics Corporation

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1069767
MC: 445668
Based in: Long Beach, CA 90805 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 252 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (310) 830-0013 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadex Cy INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1398199
MC: 589053
Based in: Carson, CA 90810 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (310) 878-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pacific 9 Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1274552
MC: 496960
Based in: Gardena, CA 90248 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 68 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (310) 603-6011 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kavac Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3401792
MC: 1095095
Based in: South Gate, CA 90280 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 59 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (562) 568-8480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 710576
MC: 327888
Based in: LA Mirada, CA 90638 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (714) 384-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tradelink Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 770045
MC: 345513
Based in: Compton, CA 90221 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 47 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (562) 983-0900 Route Verify on FMCSA

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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

Tips for this move

Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Rio Rancho if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.
Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Long Beach to Rio Rancho?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,790 to $2,660 for a studio, $2,680 to $3,990 for a one-bedroom, $4,460 to $6,640 for a two-bedroom, $7,140 to $10,630 for a three-bedroom and $9,820 to $14,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rio Rancho from Long Beach?

About 780 road miles (661 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 9 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 Long Beach to Rio Rancho?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,100 to $1,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,720 to $2,520. 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 Long Beach–Rio Rancho corridor.